Firm Overview
Masters Law Group
Family and divorce law firm focused on solving problems and achieving the best possible result for our clients.
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Attorney / Family Law Mediator
Erin Masters
Erin E. Masters is the principal of Masters Law Group, located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm handles family law matters in Cook County and surrounding counties. Masters Law Group concentrates in area of domestic relations, which includes divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support and Hague Convention/ international child abduction matters.
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Erin E. Masters is the principal of Masters Law Group, located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm handles family law matters in Cook County and surrounding counties. Masters Law Group concentrates in area of domestic relations, which includes divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support and Hague Convention/ international child abduction matters.
Ms. Masters earned her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, where she attended on a merit based scholarship, was a member of the Athlete Honor Roll, a participant of the NCAA Division II Track and Field Team and graduated in three (3) years with Provost’s Honors.
Ms. Masters received her Juris Doctorate and Certificate in Child and Family Law from Loyola University of Chicago, School of Law, in May of 2004. She was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November 2004 and to the General Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2005 and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in 2020. Ms. Masters was admitted to the United States Supreme Court in March 2009.
Throughout her career Ms. Masters has represented a variety of clients, both pre-decree and post-decree. Additionally she has prepared Prenuptial Agreements, drafted Marital Settlement Agreements and Final Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Orders, as well as prosecuted and defended Orders of Protection. Ms. Masters has also successfully litigated matters concerning modification and enforcement of child support,
allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time.
In addition to representing clients, Ms. Masters is also a court-appointed Child Representative and has experience advocating for children in these high-conflict matters. Further, she has also been appointed by the Circuit Court of Cook County to mediate complex family law cases. Since 2016, Ms. Masters has been named “Rising Star” by Illinois Super Lawyers and has been named as an “Emerging Lawyer” by Leading Lawyers. In 2020, Ms. Masters was named “Super Lawyer” by Illinois Super Lawyers.
Masters Law Group recognizes that your family law matter is unique to you and your family. Ms. Masters concentrates her practice in area of domestic relations, which includes divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support and Hague Convention/ international child abduction and other family related matters.
State Bar and Federal Court Admissions
State Bar Admissions:
- Illinois State Bar Association
Supreme Court Admission:
- Supreme Court of the United States
Federal Appellate Court Admissions:
- The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Federal District Court Admissions:
- The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota
Attorney
Anthony G. Joseph
Anthony G. Joseph is an attorney at the firm of Masters Law Group, LLC. Mr. Joseph received his B.A. degree in Global Economic Relations from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA.
He obtained both his J.D. degree and Certificate in Trial Advocacy from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November 2010, the Federal General Bar and Trial Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2012 and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in 2020.
Mr. Joseph is an active trial lawyer whose practice focuses exclusively on Family Law, with a particular emphasis on International Child Abduction and cross-border custody issues pursuant to the Hague Convention of 1980 and the UCCJEA. Mr. Joseph also publishes in the area of civil litigation.
Complete Bio
Anthony G. Joseph is an attorney at the firm of Masters Law Group, LLC. Mr. Joseph received his B.A. degree in Global Economic Relations from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA.
He obtained both his J.D. degree and Certificate in Trial Advocacy from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November 2010, the Federal General Bar and Trial Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2012 and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in 2020.
Mr. Joseph is an active trial lawyer whose practice focuses exclusively on Family Law, with a particular emphasis on International Child Abduction and cross-border custody issues pursuant to the Hague Convention of 1980 and the UCCJEA. Mr. Joseph also publishes in the area of civil litigation. Mr. Joseph has also served as an adjunct professor at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Joseph is “AV” Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review, which is the highest peer review rating available and has been named a “Rising Star” by Illinois Super Lawyers in both 2019, 2020 and 2021. Mr. Joseph is also on the list of approved Guardian Ad Litem/Child Representatives for the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Mr. Joseph has also litigated cases in both the state court of Illinois and multiple United States Federal Courts involving the Hague Convention of 1980 and international child abduction issues. Finally, Mr. Joseph also concentrates his practice in area of domestic relations, which includes divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities and child support as well as prosecuted and defended Orders of Protection.
State Bar and Federal Court Admissions
State Bar Admissions:
- Illinois State Bar Association
Federal Appellate Court Admissions:
- The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Federal District Court Admissions:
- The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota
Associate Attorney
Brian Burns
Brian Burns is a highly accomplished attorney with a diverse background in legal practice, campaign management, and regulatory compliance. He has recently joined Masters Law Group as an associate attorney, where he is dedicated to interacting with clients to understand and achieve their objectives, researching and drafting motions, and appearing in court on behalf of clients to advance their litigation goals.
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Brian Burns is a highly accomplished attorney with a diverse background in legal practice, campaign management, and regulatory compliance. He has recently joined Masters Law Group as an associate attorney, where he is dedicated to interacting with clients to understand and achieve their objectives, researching and drafting motions, and appearing in court on behalf of clients to advance their litigation goals.
Before joining Masters Law Group, Burns served as the Campaign Manager for Hoan for State Rep where he managed all aspects of the campaign including legal startup, banking, compliance, political outreach, messaging, volunteer organization, and fundraising. He also served as the interim Chief Compliance Officer at Pangea Money Transfer where he worked across product, engineering, finance, and marketing teams to solve problems and communicate solutions to the CEO and board of directors.
Burns has a wealth of experience in regulatory compliance, starting as a Regulatory Affairs Associate and working his way up to Regulatory Affairs Manager at Pangea Money Transfer. He also has experience in drafting protocols to verify claimants’ eligibility in accordance with court orders as an Associate at Ankura Consulting. Additionally, he has served as a Law Clerk at the Federal Election Commission and an intern at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Burns holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Memphis School of Law where he graduated Cum Laude and was awarded certificates in Tax Law and Business Law. He also holds a BA in Political Science from DePaul University and a High School Diploma from Saint Ignatius College Prep. He is currently a licensed attorney in Illinois and has also passed the FINRA Series 3 Exam.
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