About Us

Paul W. Plotnick, Attorney At Law

Areas of Practice

• Business Law
• Corporate Law
• Criminal Law
• Divorce
• Driving While Intoxicated
• Family Law
• Felonies
• Personal Injury
• Real Estate
• Real Estate Litigation

Paul W. Plotnick carries the highest legal ability rating in Martindale Hubbell. Mr. Plotnick was a Chicago Public School Teacher. He served as an Assistant Public Defender and tried numerous jury cases including murder cases. In 1979 he left the Public Defender's Office and established his own firm. The firm is still involved in sophisticated litigation.

Paul Plotnick established his Law Firm in 1979 to provide expert counsel to clients requiring legal assistance with Criminal Law, Real Estate, Divorce and Civil Litigation.

Now recognized by Martindale Hubbell with the highest legal ability rating, Paul keeps his finger on the pulse of Chicago's legal community, drawing on his knowledge from various past roles, including Hearing Officer (IL Sec'y of State) and Arbitrator for the Circuit Court of Cook County.

A Chicago native, Paul retired from the army with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He went on to serve our community as a Chicago Public School teacher and an Assistant Public Defender. He was admitted as a lawyer in 1974. His professional memberships include numerous local, regional and national Bar Associations including North Suburban, Chicago, Illinois and American. He is also a former Member of the Board of Midwest Federation of Men's Clubs