Paul D. Nordini
Mr. Nordini is a courtroom strategist knowing nimble and efficient litigation tactics that deliver dynamic results for his discerning clientele. Mr. Nordini's research-based approach is highly effective and often results in best-case scenarios at trial.
Paul D. Nordini, Esq.
Former Managing Partner of
Nordini & Thompson, Ltd.
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Winner Client's Choice Award Winner (Avvo)
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Concentration
Paul D. Nordini concentrates his practice in the following areas:
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* Divorce (Uncontested, Contested, and Trials);
* Custody, (and UCCJEA disputes);
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* Support (Child Support and Alimony); and
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* Unusual Family Law Circumstances (on a case-by-case basis).
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Background
Avvo Rated "Excellent," Mr. Nordini utilizes a research intensive strategy and pursuasive style to achieve dynamic legal results for his clientele.
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Having successfully litigated thousands of cases, along with a high 74% reversal rate on his appellate work (for appellants), Mr. Nordini's tactics are unmatched.
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Mr. Nordini is a proud "Southsider" being born and raised by immigrant Italian parents in Chicago Heights. He spent his later childhood in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Instilled with uncompromising work ethic, he started working at the age of 10, delivering newspapers.
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At the age of 18, Mr. Nordini enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps and attended bootcamp in San Diego, California and later infantry school at Camp Pendleton, California. He was designated with the MOS 0341. He attended Non-Commissioned Officer School and Jungle Warfare School in Okinawa Japan and has been stationed at bases throughout Southeast Asia, Norway, and within the United States.
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Having proudly served with the U.S. Marine Corps (1987-1991), he was able to find employment at Ford Motor Company as a welder. However, within a few months, he was called back into the military by Presidential Order to serve with a Special Operations Battalion during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991. After the Gulf War had ended, he was stationed at Subic Bay, Philippines and survived the Mt. Pinatubo eruption and assisted with relief efforts earning him and his unit the Humanitarian Ribbon. He later received an Honorable Discharge at the rank of E-4 (Corporal). Mr. Nordini is a small arms expert and was Battalion High Shooter in all his years in the Marine Corps. (He had never fired a weapon prior to his enlistment).
Once discharged from the military, he latter returned to university studies and attained his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University (Michigan) (BA in English), and later in 2001, he graduated from DePaul University Law School, Chicago, and achieved a Doctorate Degree in Jurisprudence.
He started his practice in the Family Law arena and later explored more complex and challenging suits in Probate, Law Division, Federal litigation, Business and Appellate work. He has since represented thousands of clientele in various areas of law and authored articles touching on various legal topics. Mr. Nordini has authored a Petition for Writ for Certiorari for review in the United States Supreme Court involving fundamental rights that are encompassed within the term "liberty" in the U.S. Constitution. He has been published numerous times within Law Review publications with his articles touching on constitutional safeguards, business issues, and other legal topics.
Mr. Nordini has successfully litigated real estate, commercial, bank fraud, and other financial/business cases in State and Federal Courts. One such case, resulted in Mr. Nordini being able to attain a reversal on appeal and that appellate decision has been citied numerous times in subsequent appellate cases. That opinion can be found here.
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Mr. Nordini has been licensed in multiple jurisdictions. He currently holds a law license in Illinois, Arizona, and 7th Federal Circuit.
He has testified as an expert witness involving legal professionalism, reasonableness of attorneys' fees, civil procedure, legal ethics, and legal malpractice.
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Publications:
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The Iron Clad Corporate Veil (DuPage Bar Brief Publication)
Does Constitutional Liberty include a Parent's Rights to be involved in Their Child's School (Petition for Writ to U.S. Supreme Court)
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Determining a Child’s Best Interest Standard with Mental Health Issues are Present. (DuPage Law Review).
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Speaking Engagements:
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From Marine Corps to the Practice of Law (Rotary Presentation)
Appointment of Guardians for Party-Litigants (Inns of Court)
Internet and Lawyers, Ethical Considerations (DuPage County Bar Association presentation)
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Experience
22+ Years of Experience
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State Courts:
Superior, Circuit and Appellate Courts
(Bench & Jury Trials, Appellate Courts)​​
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Federal:
U.S. District Courts, 7th Circuit.
U.S. Supreme Court
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Litigation:
Bank, Contract, Fraud, Commercial
Real Estate Litigation
Family Law
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Business Management:
General Counsel
Litigation Management
Business Strategic Planning
Results
M v P - Mr. Nordini successfully defended a contract dispute involving real estate and a complex business arrangement between realtors,investors, and two local banks.
In re the Marriage of G. - Mr. Nordini was able to secure a favorable custody ruling in contrast to the recommendations of the Court's GAL. Parenting time was set consistent with Mr. Nordini's client.
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U v. G - Mr. Nordini was able to secure a windfall result for his client on various parcels of real estate where the Bank was forced to release all mortgages as part of a settlement agreement to avoid furthered litigation with Mr. Nordini's office.
W v D. - Mr. Nordini appeal was granted when the Appellate Court reverse the trial court ruling against his client, where Mr. Nordini was able to obtain a better financial result for his client.
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In the Marriage of F - Mr. Nordini single chaired the longest Will County divorce/custody trial on record against a team of attorneys. With only 12 exhibits against the opponent's 1056 exhibits, after a 178 days of trial, he was able to secure custody and removal orders for his client.
Mr. Nordini successfully created a novel business/legal procedure when acting as General Counsel for a finance company that lowered his employers risk assessment to zero on default contacts for future litigation purposes.
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E v. Morris - Mr. Nordini defended vulnerable adult lawsuit and defamation claims. At trial, the Court agreed with Mr. Nordini's arguments that the evidence did not support the suit. Lawsuit and all three counts denied with prejudice.
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IRMO G - Mr. Nordini appealed trial court's dismissal of petition seeking to modify a prior restraint order. Appellate court agreed with Mr. Nordini's argument and reversed the lower court's ruling.
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PB v RHG - Mr. Nordini defended a lawsuit involving banking litigation. He successfully defeated several actions in replevin and convinced the trial court to eject the Court's receiver on motion by the business owner (the only known Illinois case where this has happened).
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In re the Marriage of K. - Mr. Nordini accepted a custody and removal case just weeks to trial. Trial was conducted where a Custody Evaluator and GAL was against his client for custody. Mr. Nordini was able to achieve custody for his client. This case was then published within the Law Divorce Digest.
USMDS v ACB - Mr. Nordini's appeal was granted when the 3rd District Appellate Court reversed the trial court. Mr. Nordini contested service of summons arguing that service was improper on a dissolved corporate owner. This case created new law in Illinois on how to serve a dissolved corporation was then published in recorded opinions for 3rd District Illinois. This case can be found by clicking here.
Movie Studio X v. J.J. - Mr. Nordini was able to vacate a Judgment that had been entered against his celebrity client and actively litigated against the opponent. The opponent then attempted to sue Mr. Nordini and Mr. Nordini was able to dismiss the suit against him. The opponent eventually was incarcerated for tax violations uncovered by Mr. Nordini.
In re the Marriage of L. - Mr. Nordini appealed a trial court's ruling on the setting of alimony. The appellate court agreed with Mr. Nordini's argument that statutory factors must be applied in every alimony case, despite other reasons for setting support. Mr. Nordini's client's support amount was significantly adjusted by agreement after the appeal process. This case was published as a Rule 23 Court Order.
In re the Marriage of P. - Mr. Nordini took to trial a divorce case where the husband refused to pay alimony. Initial pre-trials had resulted in a recommendation of no maintenance. After trial, Mr. Nordini secured alimony for his client. This case was later published in the Law Divorce Digest.
In re the Matter of J v D. - Mr. Nordini accepted the case three weeks to trial, and when the GAL was firmly opposed to his client on custody and residency noting that client had significant psychological impairment. Mr. Nordini was able to convince the GAL to switch the recommendation in favor of keeping residency with his client, and negotiated a settlement retaining the child with his client and keeping the child in client's then current school district.