MKFM Law gets 13 Best Lawyers honors for 2027

Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC said 13 attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers for 2027, including seven named Best Lawyers and six added to the “Ones to Watch” list. The honors underscore the Wheaton firm’s family law bench across Chicagoland as it continues serving clients in divorce, custody and related disputes.

Why it matters: - MKFM Law’s 2027 Best Lawyers recognition puts a spotlight on the firm’s depth in family law. - The awards cover senior attorneys and rising lawyers, signaling both experience and succession inside the Wheaton-based firm. - The recognition matters to clients across Chicagoland who look for vetted counsel in divorce, custody, post-decree matters and related disputes.

What happened: - Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC said 13 attorneys received honors from Best Lawyers for 2027. - Seven attorneys were named Best Lawyers for 2027: George S. Frederick, Lynn M. Mirabella, Henry D. Kass, Lindsay C. Stella, Joshua D. Bedwell, John W. Demling and Britni L. Bartik. - Six attorneys were placed on the 2027 “Ones to Watch” list: Jacqueline M. Mazur, Chad A. Baker, Naseem N. Hosseini, Lacey K. Boulware, Lindsey G. Mirabella and Amanda J. Werve.

The details: - George S. Frederick is managing partner at MKFM Law and was recognized for family law representation and counsel. - Frederick has also been named a Leading Lawyer in Illinois. - Lynn M. Mirabella is a partner at MKFM Law and was honored for her family law practice. - Mirabella holds GAL and mediator certifications. - Henry D. Kass was recognized for family law and collaborative law, with a focus on family law. - Kass has practiced law since 2001 and previously served as an Assistant State’s Attorney. - Lindsay C. Stella was recognized for family law work. - Stella has more than 15 years of legal experience and has handled contentious child custody cases and high-net-worth divorces worth millions. - Joshua D. Bedwell was named a Best Lawyer for family law. - Bedwell has more than 15 years of legal experience and serves as a court-appointed guardian ad litem. - John W. Demling, of counsel at MKFM Law, received the 2027 Best Lawyer award for family law. - Demling served as an associate judge for more than 20 years. - Britni L. Bartik was named a Best Lawyer in family law. - Bartik’s experience includes divorce cases, custody disputes and post-decree matters. - Bartik maintains a 10.0 Avvo rating and is active in the DuPage and Kane County bar associations. - Jacqueline M. Mazur was listed in “Ones to Watch” for family law. - Before earning her J.D. in 2018, Mazur worked as a child support enforcement case manager. - Mazur earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Family Law, Juvenile Justice and Legal Writing. - Chad A. Baker was recognized in “Ones to Watch” for family law. - Baker also serves as an adjunct professor at Northern Illinois University. - Naseem N. Hosseini was listed in “Ones to Watch” for family law counsel and representation. - Before earning her J.D. at Chicago Kent College of Law, Hosseini made the Dean’s List for five consecutive semesters. - Lacey K. Boulware was named to “Ones to Watch” for family law advocacy and counsel. - Boulware joined MKFM Law in 2021 and has been published in Bar Briefs Magazine. - Lindsey G. Mirabella was recognized in “Ones to Watch” for family law work. - Mirabella is active in the DuPage County Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Justinian Legal Society. - Amanda J. Werve was named to “Ones to Watch” in family law, labor and employment law on behalf of employees, and labor and employment law litigation. - Werve joined MKFM Law as an associate attorney in 2024 after working as a legal assistant with the firm for five years. - Werve has also been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. - MKFM Law said its practice includes divorce, family law, criminal defense, civil litigation and other legal issues. - The firm has offices in Wheaton, St. Charles and Sycamore, Illinois, and handles cases throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. - The firm provided its website as more information.

Between the lines: - The mix of established names and younger attorneys suggests MKFM Law is emphasizing both reputation and long-term growth in family law. - The awards also reinforce the firm’s concentration in a practice area where experience, courtroom familiarity and local professional networks can influence client choice.

What's next: - MKFM Law will likely continue using the Best Lawyers recognition to bolster its visibility in family law across the Chicago suburbs. - The firm is directing prospective clients to call 630-665-7300 for an initial consultation or visit its website for additional information.

The bottom line: - Best Lawyers’ 2027 honors give MKFM Law a strong credential set across its family law team, from senior leadership to newer attorneys.