Stephen R. Botti

Stephen Botti is recognized as a leading family law attorney in the Chicago metropolitan area with a 39-year track record of equitable resolution of complex, high-asset divorces. He has litigated or negotiated settlements in many high-profile family law cases and has significant expertise with complex estates that require sophisticated financial expertise. Litigation Alternatives As an experienced mediator with a background in successfully litigating or resolving complex divorce cases, Stephen brings his knowledge and skills to the practice of matrimonial mediation for clients in Illinois and Florida. Why Mediation over Litigation? · Lower Cost · Less Conflict · More Confidentiality · More Control Over Outcomes Stephen is focused on promoting self-determination of outcomes for divorcing couples allowing them to utilize mediation as an alternative to avoid lengthy, expensive litigation. Mediation, particularly in high profile and high asset cases, offers a discrete option to maintain confidentiality, keeping private family and financial issues out of the court system. Parenting Time and Co-Parenting Particularly in cases involving children, Stephen advocates for mediation as a pathway to reducing stress and finding peaceful solutions to assist families to move past the painful ending to happier new beginnings. Stephen’s calming presence and impartial perspective enable couples and their representatives to discuss their needs and interests amicably without the stress of a courtroom setting. Professional Organizations and Honors As a member of the Cooperative Divorce Attorneys of Chicago, a select practice group for thought leaders in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Stephen hones his mediation skills through examination of emerging issues and practices in family law. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Stephen R. Botti included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors The National Association of Distinguished Counsel - Nation's Top 1% of All Attorneys The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys - One of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in the State of Illinois Illinois Super Lawyers Top 100, 2019 - Present Super Lawyers, 2005 - Present Avvo, Top Attorney Leading Lawyers Martindale Hubbell, Peer Rated, 2018 Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in Family Law Top 100 Attorneys In Illinois, 2023 Other Sources of Feedback About Stephen R. Botti Included on the 2026Illinois Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2011 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2010 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2009 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2008 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2007 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2006 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2005 Illinois Super Lawyers list

• Principal

• Cook County, Assistant State's Attorney, 1981 - 1984

• Illinois, 1980
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1980
• Florida, 2011

• Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers
• Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Board of Managers (2011-2014), Vice President (2014-2015), President (2015-2016)
• Illinois State Bar Association, Member
• DuPage County Bar Association, Member, Matrimonial Law Committee
• Justinian Society of Lawyers, Member
• Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Past President)
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (Member)