About Francesca Blackard

I pride myself on getting to know each client on a personal level to really understand their goals whether it be in a divorce suit, child custody case, or in negotiating a pre-marital agreement. As abstract as those goals may be, it is important for an attorney to never lose sight of them in the heat of litigation/negotiation/mediation/collaboration.

REPRESENTATIVE WORK
Secured primary possession for a grandparent seeking custody of a grandchild.
Negotiated a 50/50 possession schedule for a parent who had previously signed away custody rights in the heat of a divorce.
In my first month at the firm, briefed the Court on the complex division of a medical practice leading to a favorable judgment.
Negotiated post-marital agreement to save the marriage; marriage ultimately ended in an amicable divorce a few years later with no disputes.
Negotiated pre-marital agreement for the prominent surgeon, saving him millions when he caught his wife in adultery in the first year of marriage.
Assisted Highland Park stay-at-home mom with obtaining no overnights for physically abusive dad.
Negotiated confirmation of premarital agreement for a prominent NBA player to avoid costly litigation and hurt/embarrassment to his children.
Participated in jury trial resulting in primary possession for dad after the previous termination of his rights.
Negotiated 50/50 possession for oil and gas CEO’s dad even though the wife was a stay-at-home mom.
Secured above-guideline child support for a mom whose CEO husband at a major worldwide enterprise had recently been let go.
Litigated suit for famous musician securing him millions of dollars despite heavily commingled estate.

I have a passion for travel and love discovering new places. When not chasing around my toddler twins Jack (4) and Ava (4), I am usually browsing Conde Nast Traveler’s website planning our next family adventure.