Miriam Cooper & Helena Trachtenberg

At Cooper Trachtenberg Law Group, LLC, the suburban Chicago divorce and real estate attorneys have more than four decades of experience representing a wide variety of complex and sensitive legal matters. Both Miriam Cooper and Helena Trachtenberg pride themselves on the individual attention they give clients as they work towards peaceful resolutions.

The firm serves clients in family law and real estate matters throughout the Chicagoland area, Rolling Meadows, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, as well as DuPage, Lake, McHenry and Cook Counties. Their growing legal team offers services that include:

- Mediation
- Negotiated settlements
- Collaborative divorce
- Traditional litigated divorce

Divorces often include residential real estate, as well as investment properties, that requires the expertise of experienced counsel. Miriam and Helena's comprehensive knowledge of real estate law and transactional services helps clients avoid costly mistakes and penalties during the divorcing process. 
Additional family related matters they serve are:

- Legal Separation
- Post-Divorce
- Child Custody
- Parenting Time/Visitation
- Maintenance
- Paternity
- Support Modification

Miriam and Helena handle matters with the utmost sensitivity, professionalism and compassion. They’ve served as both mediators and counsel for parties, providing them with an all-encompassing understanding of the mediation process. They listen, empathize with the situation, and work tirelessly to facilitate an efficient and fair resolution. With mediation, the party's voice is heard and their interests are prioritized while minimizing their legal expenses.

Miriam and Helena are members of the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Real Estate Lawyers’ Association, the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and its Matrimonial Law Committee. Moreover, Miriam is a Fellow Collaborative Divorce lawyer and resolves cases without court intervention.