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Handler Law LLPSenior Counsel, Head of Litigation
Maureen Leah Hawkins
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Maureen Leah Hawkins

4.9
33 reviews

191 N Wacker Drive, 23rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606

Taxation, Litigation, Estate Planning and 5 more

About Maureen Leah Hawkins

Maureen Leah Hawkins attended Northwestern University School of Law (Chicago) (Summa Cum Laude), Georgetown Law (Summa Cum Laude), Harvard Law (Summa Cum Laude), University of Michigan Medical-Statistics Ann Arbor, Michigan (Summa Cum Laude), Stanford Graduate School of Business (Summa Cum Laude 4.0/4.0 GPA). Maureen Leah Hawkins is a Quantitative Analyst, using mathematical and statistical methods to analyze financial markets and solve complex financial problems.

She began as a Research Assistant at University of Michigan Medicine Neuropsychiatry, then as Research Assistant at Law School to Law Professor in Torts and Constitutional Law and also Defense Attorney at Criminal U.S. District Court; then after Law School as Judicial Law Clerk to Law Professor and Law Dean 3rd Judicial Circuit Court, Tax Attorney at top 10 accounting firm Baker Tilly Chicago, Legal/Accounting Textbook Author at Agate Publishing Evanston IL, and Tax Attorney at the YMCA Chicago, at Defense Trial Attorneys Chair and also Chair of the Federal Taxation Committee at Chicago Bar Association. Maureen paid for her entire education while working full-time during her entire life. Maureen consistently has provided 50+ hours per year pro bono work throughout her career.

 

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Taxation
Posted by anonymous
August 05, 2025
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This is a blessing and Maureen Hawkins is very trustworthy and helpful. I never dreamed I would have such luck and changed my luck. Thank you attorney Maureen. I am married and everything now, so thank you again. I never thought my life would get better.

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Posted by anonymous
August 04, 2025
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I couldn’t believe the good news that she gave me this morning. I was a good experience and she made my day. Thank you so much I really appreciate your help. At first I was scared but now I’m relieved.

Taxation
Posted by Phil
August 04, 2025
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We had a very difficult tax situation and attorney Hawkins more than overcame this challenge with shining stars. Thank you attorney Hawkins! We could not be happier. This case took over 3 years to close out but we won. Thank you for helping us with patience and winning.

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Posted by anonymous
August 01, 2025
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Maureen Hawkins win my case. I thought there was no way out from under my life circumstances and Maureen turned it around. I can live again and am free! Thank you Attorney Miss Maureen! I am blessed because of you and will never forget the compassion and kindness and help me to understand. Thank you again fir everything!

Taxation
Posted by Audran
July 17, 2025
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Maureen Hawkins is an Angel from above. My experience with her Professionalism, Reliability, Responsiveness, Knowledge, Communication, Compassionate are just a small list of ADJECTIVES to characterize who Maureen Hawkins is an Attorney. If you need a result oriented SKILLED Attorney your search should start and stop with Maureen Hawkins!! Maureen, You Are The Best!!!

 
Taxation
Posted by Christopher
October 30, 2025
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Hade a little trouble understanding What she was expressing to me. In the end everything was finally understood and action was resolved. I have finally received my judgement from the IRS and will do What is necessary.

Taxation
Posted by anonymous
July 31, 2025
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Very kind person and tried her best to help as if someone was helping her own family member. she tried to explain things every time I had questions and several times, I felt that she will do whatever that she may be able to do to help .

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Areas of Law

  • Taxation
  • Litigation
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Torts
  • Business Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Contracts
  • Other 1
    • Criminal Defense

Practice Details

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    Payment & Cost Features
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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Senior Counsel, Head of Litigation
    Firm Name
    Handler Law LLP
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 130%
  • Additional Links
    https://handler.law/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2020, United States Tax Court
    2004, Illinois
    2002, Michigan
    2020, United States District Court
    2004, Illinois
    2002, Michigan
    2002, Michigan
    2002, Michigan
    2020, Federal Bar Association Corporate and Association Counsel Division
    2020, Federal Bar Association
    2020, Federal Bar Association Taxation Section
    2020, Association of Pro Bono Counsel
    2020, Criminal Courts Bar Association
    2020, Illinois CPA Society
    2020, United States Court of Appeals
    2020, AICPA (American Institute of Ceritified Public Accountants)
    2020, ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)
    2002, Michigan
    2004, Illinois
    2020, United States Tax Court
    2002, Michigan
    2004, Illinois
    2004, Illinois
    2002, Michigan
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Georgetown University Law Center
    Class of 2020
    Washington, DC
    Summa Cum Laude

    Northwestern University Law School (Chicago)
    Class of 2020
    Chicago, IL
    Summa Cum Laude

    Harvard University Law School
    Class of 2020
    Cambridge, MA
    Summa Cum Laude

    The Graduate School at Northwestern University
    Class of 2020
    Chicago, IL
    Summa Cum Laude

    Northwestern University
    Class of 2020
    Evanston, IL
    Summa Cum Laude

    The University of Michigan Medical School (Statistics)
    Class of 2020
    Ann Arbor, MI
    Summa Cum Laude

    Stanford University Graduate School of Business
    Class of 2020
    Stanford, CA
    Summa Cum Laude 4.0/4.0 GPA
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Graduate Student Volunteer Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois)

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Senior Counsel, Head of Litigation at Handler Law LLP
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191 N Wacker Drive, 23rd FloorChicago, IL 60606U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Maureen Leah Hawkins is admitted to practice in Illinois and Michigan.
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    Maureen Leah Hawkins is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court and United States Tax Court.
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    Yes, Maureen Leah Hawkins has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Maureen Leah Hawkins has a 4.9 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Maureen Leah Hawkins attended Georgetown University Law Center; Harvard University Law School; Northwestern University; Northwestern University Law School (Chicago); Stanford University Graduate School of Business; The Graduate School at Northwestern University and The University of Michigan Medical School (Statistics).

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