Selected by Forbes Radio as one of America’s Best Lawyers, Jeffery Leving guides a respected Chicago law firm that represents clients in complex paternity, child custody, and divorce cases. With experience in fathers' rights issues, Jeffery Leving has authored several books including Divorce Wars and How to Be a Good Divorced Dad. The latter book received endorsement by Francis Cardinal George.
Additionally, Mr. Leving has headed the Fatherhood Educational Institute, which seeks to encourage fathers in disadvantaged communities to engage in positive involvement in the lives of their children. The co-author of the Illinois Joint Custody Law, he also serves as chairman of the Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood.
One of Mr. Leving’s investigative undertakings has focused on automatic payroll deductions and how child support administrators may be unlawfully taking money from the paychecks of Illinois employees ordered to pay child support. Jeffery Leving has moderated a number of seminars held at his office, including one focused on divorce proceedings and the importance of business valuations within that context.