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Diane M Ainsworth

Ainsworth & Associates PC
  • Probate, Personal Injury, Criminal Law ...
  • Illinois
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Biography

J.D. Northwestern University School of Law; B. A. - S.U.N.Y. at Purchase, New York ; Emma Willard School, Troy, New York; Alumnus: Operation Crossroads Africa - Ivory Coast ; Exchange Student University of Lorraine, France.

Practice Areas
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Insurance Defense
Elder Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Languages
  • French: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Principal/Managing Attorney
Ainsworth & Associates PC
Current
Adjunct Professor
Northwestern University School of Law
Current
Trial Advocacy
Education
Northwestern University School of Law
J.D.
Activities: Research Assistant to Professor Joyce Hughes
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State University of New York - College at Purchase
B.A. | Anthropology
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Awards
Top Rated Attorney
Avvo
Distinguished Service Award
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
Publications
Articles & Publications
Leaving Money to Minors and Avoiding Guardianship in Illinois
Speaking Engagements
Know Your Lawyer, Law Day 2016, Chicago, Illinois
West Woodlawn Community Association
Ethics, Probate Boot Camp, Naperville, Illinois
National Business Institute
Insolvent Estates, Probate Boot Camp, Naperville, Illinois
National Business Institute
Certifications
Practice before the VA, represent VA beneficiaries
Veterans Administration
Certified Circuit Court Mandatory Arbitrator
Circuit Court of Cook County
Websites & Blogs
Website
Ainsworth & Associates PC
Videos
Docudrama about one of my cases which was produced by the Investigation Discovery Channel. The Will: Family Secrets Revealed - The Estate of LaTanya Haggerty

Docudrama about one of my cases which was produced by the Investigation Discovery Channel.
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Contact & Map
Ainsworth & Associates PC
203 N. LA SALLE ST.,
Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone: (312) 984-0398
Monday: 9:30 AM - 3 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 3 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: All conferences and meetings by appointment only. Social Distancing Guidelines observed and all visitors must wear a mask.
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