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Joerika Stitt

Joerika Stitt Esquire • Chicago, IL
Estate PlanningPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
joerikas@joerika.com
Phone
(708) 740-5776
Address
Chicago, IL, US

Professional

About

**Joerika Stitt, Esquire** **Location:** Chicago, IL **Practice Areas:** Estate Planning, Personal Injury Joerika Stitt is a dedicated attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in estate planning and personal injury law. With a unique background in social work, Joerika possesses a profound understanding of the challenges families face during difficult times. Her initial career in social work, spanning nearly a decade, allowed her to witness the complexities of human experiences, fueling her passion for advocating on behalf of those in need. Joerika's journey into law began with a desire to empower individuals and families. After completing her legal education, she served as a legal aid attorney, representing clients in emotionally charged matters, including divorce, family law, and orders of protection. These experiences highlighted the harsh realities of domestic violence and the often detrimental effects of adversarial legal systems on families. Her personal journey through her own divorce profoundly impacted her professional philosophy. Despite her legal expertise, she found herself entrenched in a challenging and contentious separation process that underscored the importance of a more compassionate approach. This pivotal experience inspired Joerika to pursue extensive training in mediation and collaborative divorce, focusing on providing families with alternatives that prioritize cooperation and mutual respect over conflict. Today, Joerika Stitt is committed to guiding families through the complexities of separation and divorce with empathy and understanding. Whether through mediation, collaborative law, or litigation when necessary, she strives to ensure that her clients feel supported and empowered throughout their legal journeys. With a focus on both estate planning and personal injury, Joerika is dedicated to helping her clients navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

Credentials

Education
N/A Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Publications
2021 11 Wake Forest Journal of Law and Policy 395 Gun Violence and De Facto Segregation: Could Environmental Discrimination Be Fueling Chicago's Soaring Gun Violence?
Associations
2025 - Present Illinois Bar Foundation Outstanding Committee Chair 2024 - Present Cook County Bar Association Member 2024 - Present Will County Bar Association Member 2020 - Present Chicago Bar Association Member 2020 - 2024 Illinois Bar Foundation Member
Speaking
2025 Association for Continuing Legal Education Using the Collaborative Process 2024 Association for Continuing Legal Education Cutting Edge Employment Discrimination Case Law Update 2024 Association for Continuing Legal Education Negotiation, Empowered: Modern Tactics for Boosting Confidence and Results in Legal Negotiations 2024 Association for Continuing Legal Education “Because of Sex”: Bostock, Federal Sex Discrimination Law, and Best Practices for Protecting LGBTQ W 2024 Association for Continuing Legal Education Negotiation Skills Training
Updated: Apr 10, 2026