Attorneys

Gregory Gancarczyk

Attorney

Since 2007, Gregory Gancarczyk has exclusively engaged in the areaof family law, with 100% of his practice devoted to complexmatters involving property distribution, income, child custodyand support matters, maintenance, and discovery of assets.

Prior to establishing Gan Law Group, Mr. Gancarczyk worked atone of Chicago’s preeminent boutique law firms for seven yearshoning his skills as a zealous litigator and a tough negotiator.

Gan Law Group represents individuals from all walks of life, including,homemakers, teachers, physicians, business executives, and smallbusiness owners. Gan Law Group is committed to representing eachclient according to the highest professional and ethical standards,irrespective of the client’s background, size of the marital estate,level of income, or the complicated nature of the case.

Mr. Gancarczyk is fluent in Polish and is proud to serve and counselthe Polish-American community of Chicago in allaspects of family law.

EDUCATION:

  • DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, Bachelor of Arts inPolitical Science
  • Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, International LawHonors Study Abroad
  • Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, Lansing,Michigan, Juris Doctor
  • Certified Mediator accredited by Center for Conflict Resolution(CCR)

ADMISSION:

  • Illinois, 2006

HONORS:

  • Forbes Advisor – Best Divorce Lawyers Chicago, IL of 2024
  • Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as an “Illinois Rising Star” for 2013-2017 (top lawyers in the State of Illinois under the age of 40 voted by fellow attorneys)
  • 10 Best Attorneys – American Institute of Family Law Attorney for 2018
  • Nationally Ranked Top 10 under 40 – National Academy of Family Law Attorneys for 2017

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Advocates Society
  • Amicus Poloniae Legal Clinic
  • Polish-American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago

Sameen Zia

Of Counsel

Ms. Zia is focused on serving her clients and representing theirrights. Ms. Zia focuses exclusively on family law including divorces,child custody, child support, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements,and orders of protection. Ms. Zia has the ability to communicatecharismatically, clearly, and persuasively. She is dedicated tosuccessfully resolving her clients’ legal issues in an efficientand cost-effective matter and is a zealous advocate for her clients.Ms. Zia is also a certified mediator.

EDUCATION:

  • New England Law Boston (J.D. 2010) University of Illinoisat Urbana-Champaign (B.A. 2007)

ADMISSION:

  • Illinois, 2010

LANGUAGES:

  • Intermediate Urdu

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • South Asian Bar Association
  • Co-Director of Indo-American “Cyriac Kappil” ProBono Legal Clinic
  • Volunteer Attorney, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Slaven Ilic

Of Counsel

Mr. Ilic represented clients in all stages of litigation acrossdiverse areas of law. As a tremendously creative and indefatigablelawyer, Mr. Ilic is known for his straightforward approach tolegal issues and client service: clear and direct communications,creative and practical solutions, and timely and efficient actions.Mr. Ilic focuses his practice on litigation matters involvingand revolving personal injury, real estate, and professionalmalpractice; as well as transactional matters involving businessformation, contracts, and estate planning.
Professional Associations and Memberships.

EDUCATION:

  • The John Marshall Law School (J.D. 2005)
  • DePaul University (B.A. 2002)

ADMISSION:

  • Illinois, 2005

LANGUAGES:

  • Serbian

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Chicago Association of Realtors
  • Arbitrator, Circuit Court of Cook County