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 E. 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
- The United States District Court for the District of Colorado
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.
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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
- The United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Associate Attorney
Hailey McGillivray
Hailey McGillivray is a dedicated and meticulous attorney, currently admitted to the Illinois State Bar. She holds an American and Canadian Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and the University of Windsor Faculty of Law.
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Hailey McGillivray is a dedicated and meticulous attorney, currently admitted to the Illinois State Bar. She holds an American and Canadian Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and the University of Windsor Faculty of Law.
Hailey demonstrated her competence in law early on, having been recognized in numerous advocacy competitions. As the Associate Director of Internal Competitions on the Moot Court Board of Advocates, she was a Finalist and received the Best Oralist Award in the Patrick A. Keenan Appellate Advocacy Tournament. She further distinguished herself as Co-Champion, while also securing the Best Brief and Best Oralist Awards in the Junior Member Competition. For her outstanding advocacy skills, she was inducted as a National Member of the Order of Barristers.
Throughout her academic career, Hailey demonstrated her commitment to enhancing practical legal skills. She served as a Student Clinician at the Detroit Mercy Law Trademark and Entrepreneurship Clinic where she connected with clients to address their legal needs concerning proposed businesses and trademarks. She also served as an Extern at the Legal Aid and Defender Association, drafting persuasive memoranda and responses to complaints, performing client intake, and even representing clients in court for landlord-tenant cases under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
Upon graduation, Hailey joined Daniel Ciarabellini Law Practice in Toronto, Ontario as an Intern. There, she performed extensive legal research and prepared organized results to assist in the litigation of complex cases. Additionally, she attended witness examinations and depositions, effectively aiding research and client communications.
Since November 2022, Hailey has been an Associate Attorney at Chicago Family Attorneys, LLC, where she has been pivotal in drafting and reviewing key legal documents such as motions, memoranda, allocation judgments, and marital settlement agreements. Hailey’s commitment to effective communication with clients and attorneys has ensured meaningful advocacy and successful outcomes. Her responsibilities also include attending court for various statuses, motion and prove up hearings, and pre-trial conferences.
With her extensive legal experience, Hailey McGillivray is a valuable asset, diligently serving her clients with legal expertise and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible results.
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