Julia M. Copeland
Partner
Julia M. Copeland has practiced exclusively in family law since graduating from law school in 2010, having previously practiced at another Chicago boutique family law firm before Block | Reid in 2018. Julia received her J.D. from Kent College of Law and her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Julia was on the Dean's List throughout law school and received multiple CALI awards for excellence in the classroom.
Julia prefers to get to know her clients on a professional and personal level. In doing so, Julia can provide representation that works for the client and the client's children. She understands the stresses of divorce and can provide you with honest and knowledgeable advice. Moreover, as a mother herself, Julia can empathize with clients facing parenting matters and offer compassionate, practical representation.
Julia understands that divorces can be stressful both emotionally and monetarily. She understands that oftentimes, money spent on a divorce proceeding was previously set aside for another source, such as retirement or college. With that understanding, she strives to get the best results in every case while being cognizant of cost. By working efficiently and strategically, Julia seeks to achieve goals without needlessly spending client funds.
Clarity, compassion, and strategy delivered with respect for your time and resources.
Julia is familiar with cases of all types, from uncontested simple divorces to highly contested high-net-worth estates. She has assisted with financial arrangements, child-rearing, and child care needs, including most of the time professionally and appropriately. Moreover, Julia is well-versed in all child-related issues, including parenting time and decision-making, as well as contributions to college expenses.
Julia is a certified mediator and a trained litigator associate. She has participated in and conducted multiple contentious family law hearings and trials. Having worked in the domestic relations division her entire career, Julia has a good reputation amongst her adversaries and the Court. Julia is a member of the Illinois and Chicago Bar Associations and is an active member of her downtown community.
Testimonial
“Gloria, Julia, Russ, and Beth are amazing!! They’re are people placed on earth to help others, and they’ve gone above and beyond! After my child was diagnosed with cancer and her father using that to has advantage ( while he was making a full income, while I had to let go of my job to be with my child) he continued to lay on the petitions while she was getting treatment to live. I thought there was no hope, no one who cared. After finally catching a break and finding Gloria and her team, I finally found hope. They Have been able to get justice for my daughter and I after being in remission, being able to start in school and have stability knowing she will never have to jump schools and homes again. Her wish has always been to be able to make friends at a school she could grow wit,h and for that I’m incredibly thankful!!!!”
Britney Gisolf-Ernesti
