“The ultimate success of a case is based on the priorities of the client. Each case and client are unique, and the representation of Family Law clients requires that the lawyer have the skills necessary to acknowledge, recognize, and concern oneself with exactly what that specific case and client require during the representation. The lawyer must then couple that knowledge, with their expertise, to zealously advocate for the client, whether it be in court, or during the negotiation process.” -Lindsay Stella
Lindsay C. Stella is a Partner at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC and a highly respected attorney in the legal community. Ms. Stella’s practice is exclusively devoted to Family Law matters. Ms. Stella represents clients in all aspects of Family Law, with particular focus on Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements, complex financial situations including maintenance and child support, contested custody and parenting time matters, cases involving mental health issues, marital business interests, and high-net worth cases. Ms. Stella has handled all types of cases from non-contested divorces to complicated high-profile disputes involving multi-million dollar estates.
Ms. Stella is a seasoned litigator, but she believes that working towards a resolution at the outset of a case is in the best interest of all parties. After working with her clients to determine their ultimate goals, Ms. Stella advises her clients about their options, provides her sensible advice, and guides them through the process. Ms. Stella earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English with high honors from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and her Doctor of Law Degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. In law school, Ms. Stella focused her studies in litigation and graduated with a Concentration in Litigation. Ms. Stella joined Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC in 2011.
Ms. Stella has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star for seven years in a row as published in Chicago Magazine, a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of Illinois attorneys under 40. Ms. Stella has also been named an Emerging Lawyer since 2017, a designation given to fewer than 2% of the attorneys in Illinois. She maintains a 10.0 Superb Rating on Avvo for client satisfaction. She was also named one of the Top 10 Most Influential Suburban Moms by Glancer Magazine in May 2015.
Ms. Stella is passionate about children and works with the DuPage Justinian Society of Lawyers every year to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities. She was instrumental in raising funds to build the Winfield location.
Honors and Awards:
Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2014-2020
Emerging Lawyers, 2017-2018
10.0 Superb Rating on AVVO for Client Satisfaction
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, National Top Ten Attorneys Under 40, 2014
Top 10 Most Influential Suburban Moms (as seen in Glancer Magazine 2015)
Client Satisfaction Award by American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Illinois Outstanding Young Women Lawyers (as seen in Chicago Magazine)
Past Employment Positions:
Law Offices of Walter R. Jackowiec III, P.C., 2010-2011
* Associate Attorney
McHenry County State's Attorney's Office, 2009-2010
* 711 Practicing Intern
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