Michael S. Sabath
BERGER | SCHATZ • Lake Forest, IL
AlimonyDivorce & Separation Family Domestic Violence
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Contact
Email
Phone
(312) 445-2022
Address
300 E. Illinois Rd Suite 200, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
Professional
About
Michael S. Sabath is a highly regarded litigator based in Lake Forest, IL, with over 25 years of unparalleled expertise in family and matrimonial law. His practice encompasses a wide range of complex issues, including intricate financial disputes, corporate valuations, non-marital asset protection, and the negotiation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Mr. Sabath is also adept in child custody, support, and visitation matters, including grandparent visitation rights. As the managing partner of the Lake Forest office of Berger Schatz, Mr. Sabath has been instrumental in the firm’s success for more than 15 years. Known for his strategic negotiation skills, he prioritizes achieving favorable settlements for his clients, often avoiding the need for trial. However, when litigation is necessary, Mr. Sabath consistently delivers strong representation in both trials and appeals. His career is marked by significant accolades, including his nomination in 1999 as one of the youngest Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Illinois Chapter). He has earned recognition in Illinois Super Lawyers annually since the program's inception and has been a consistent member of the Leading Lawyers Network since 2004. Additionally, Mr. Sabath holds a BV Distinguished peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has recently been featured in Best Lawyers, a respected publication in the legal community. A committed member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Lake County Bar Association, Mr. Sabath previously served as co-chair of the Family Law Committee Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association. His dedication to the field is further exemplified by his fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where he has also contributed as a member of the Board of Managers for the Illinois Chapter. Michael S. Sabath's combination of extensive experience, client-focused approach, and proven track record makes him a leading authority in the areas of divorce, separation, and family law in Lake Forest and beyond.
About Alimony Law
Alimony attorneys help spouses negotiate and obtain fair spousal support during and after divorce proceedings. Common matters include spousal support, alimony modification, enforcement, temporary support.
Credentials
Education
1992 Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois JD - Juris Doctor with honors 1989 University of Colorado - Boulder BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2019 Top Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network 2019 Top Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2019 Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America 2019 Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell 2018 Top Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2000 Chicago Daily Law Bulletin “Back-to-School Time Brings Lessons on Education Costs” 1998 Chicago Daily Law Bulletin “The Gay/Posey Enigma, Illinois Appellate Courts Continue to Wrestle with 505(a)(3)(h)” 1997 Chicago Daily Law Bulletin “Deviation from Guideline Child Support”
Associations
2002 - Present Lake County Bar Association Member 1999 - Present American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Illinois chapter) Fellow Illinois State Bar Association Member Chicago Bar Association Past co-chair of the Family Law Committee, Young Lawyers Section
Speaking
2019 Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce program The Games People Play 2019 Best of the Rest NEW CASE LAW: Part 2 – Custody 2017 Lake County Bar Association Maintenance: Review, Modification, Termination and Implications of the Bernay Case 2013 Annual Family Law Seminar for Experience Attorneys Family Law
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Updated: May 25, 2026