Nancy Shafer Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Highland Park

Nancy Shafer Bio
Sage Counsel, LLC: dedicated to serving clients’ needs with compassion and respect. Nancy Chausow Shafer of Sage Counsel, LLC (formerly Chausow Shafer PC) grew up in Highland Park and attended Highland Park High School, and moved back in 1989 to raise her family there. It was a natural choice to establish her practice in the hometown that she has always loved. Nancy has been a lawyer for more than 40 years—she concentrates in Matrimonial Law: Litigation, Mediation and Collaboration.. “We partner with the client and work together to develop an individual strategy for every case, after a frank discussion of process options, substance and cost,” said co-managing partner, Nancy Chausow Shafer. “Our clients are assured the highest standard of advocacy, addressing both the immediate legal issues at hand, as well as the impact upon the client's future.”. Nancy, and her co-managing partner, Taryn Fisher, as well as the other attorneys in her firm, understand fully how the decisions made during the divorce process affect each and every member of a family. Whether through settlement, litigation, mediation or collaborative process, the family-law attorneys at Sage Counsel, LLC take into consideration many alternatives to move cases forward with the best possible outcome.. “We do whatever best helps us meet our clients’ goals, making sure each client understands the range of possible options and the likely outcomes through court and settlement,” said Nancy. “In many cases, we can find more satisfying ways of resolving issues for clients and their pocketbooks.”. Advice and tips for those facing divorce. Chausow Shafer understands that those going through divorce undergo emotional strain that can hamper their better judgment. Her firm can help you sort through your priorities – such as your children’s well being and your financial security – and reach a satisfactory, realistic goal. The first critical choice you should make after the decision to get a divorce is “how” you will get divorced.  The options for the process you choose can really impact not only the costs, but also the outcomes. Whether mediation, collaborative, more traditional settlement processes or even litigation, Chausow Shafer has the experience and training to assist.