Carlton R. Marcyan

Carlton R. Marcyan

PHONE: 312.218.5560
EMAIL: contactus@marcyanmediation.com

PHONE: 312.218.5560
EMAIL: contactus@marcyanmediation.com
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“It takes more than understanding the law to assist parties going through conflict. What is needed is the experience of having ‘seen it before’ as well as empathy. A great resolution entails efficiency so that the mental and physical toll is minimized.”

Education

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1980

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Mediation Certification, 2022

Dominican University

  • M.A., Conflict Resolution, 2021
  • Certificate of Mediation Skills Training, 2018

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, M.B.A. with a specialty in Organizational Behavior, honors, 2012

DePaul University, Certificate of Professional Achievement in Family and Divorce Mediation, 2009

The University of Chicago, courses on oral and written communication and the Basic Program of Liberal Studies, 2001

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, 2000

Certified Financial Planner, 1991

Certified Public Accountant, 1978

Kalamazoo College; DePaul University, B.S.C., 1976

Bar and Court Admissions

Illinois, 1981

U.S. Supreme Court, 1996

U.S. District Court, 1981

Carlton R. Marcyan is well known and respected attorney/CPA with lengthy and invaluable experience in litigation, negotiation and conflict resolution focusing his practice on mediation and the collaborative divorce process. His extensive background includes experience in complicated and problematic issues including valuation of assets, property distribution, alternative dispute resolution, accounting, taxation and more. Carlton’s work has earned him an esteemed reputation among the legal, financial and business communities, and as such, he frequently represents prominent, high-net-worth individuals and businesses.

Working tirelessly with creative ways to achieve resolution for his clients, Carlton prioritizes respect and attentive listening. A leader in Collaborative Law, he believes in personalizing the divorce process to each client’s needs to ensure the best and most equitable outcome.

Carlton earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and obtained an M.A. in Conflict Resolution from Dominican University as well as an M.B.A. with a specialty in Organizational Behavior from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. He has also received certificates of Mediation Skills Training and of Professional Achievement in Family and Divorce Mediation from Dominican University and DePaul University respectively.

Carlton also served in and was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps.

His vast training and experience as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Financial Planner and Public Accountant set him apart from others in the field and enable him to fully comprehend and advise clients throughout their financial circumstances related to divorce and business transactions.

Throughout his career, Carlton has been significantly involved in the professional and surrounding communities, previously serving as president of organizations including the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois now Collaborative Divorce Illinois.

Over the past four decades, Carlton has received countless awards and recognitions. Continuously named to the Illinois Super Lawyer list, Illinois Leading Lawyer and honored on The Best Lawyers in America list by Best Lawyers since 2005, he has also spoken with many organizations on topics such as financial planning, domestic relations law, tax law, valuation and more. In addition, Carlton worked as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Chicago and an instructor at Northeastern Illinois.

Carlton’s accomplishments and years of experience have allowed him to sharpen his skills in mediation and provide clients a safe and empathetic space to work through the process and arrive at a beneficial outcome.

He also serves as of counsel at family law firm Jackson Buckley & Pfanenstiel, LLP.

Carlton R. Marcyan is well known and respected attorney/CPA with lengthy and invaluable experience in litigation, negotiation and conflict resolution focusing his practice on mediation and the collaborative divorce process. His extensive background includes experience in complicated and problematic issues including valuation of assets, property distribution, alternative dispute resolution, accounting, taxation and more. Carlton’s work has earned him an esteemed reputation among the legal, financial and business communities, and as such, he frequently represents prominent, high-net-worth individuals and businesses.

Working tirelessly with creative ways to achieve resolution for his clients, Carlton prioritizes respect and attentive listening. A leader in Collaborative Law, he believes in personalizing the divorce process to each client’s needs to ensure the best and most equitable outcome.

Carlton earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and obtained an M.A. in Conflict Resolution from Dominican University as well as an M.B.A. with a specialty in Organizational Behavior from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. He has also received certificates of Mediation Skills Training and of Professional Achievement in Family and Divorce Mediation from Dominican University and DePaul University respectively.

Carlton also served in and was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps.

His vast training and experience as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Financial Planner and Public Accountant set him apart from others in the field and enable him to fully comprehend and advise clients throughout their financial circumstances related to divorce and business transactions.

Throughout his career, Carlton has been significantly involved in the professional and surrounding communities, previously serving as president of organizations including the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois now Collaborative Divorce Illinois.

Over the past four decades, Carlton has received countless awards and recognitions. Continuously named to the Illinois Super Lawyer list, Illinois Leading Lawyer and honored on The Best Lawyers in America list by Best Lawyers since 2005, he has also spoken with many organizations on topics such as financial planning, domestic relations law, tax law, valuation and more. In addition, Carlton worked as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Chicago and an instructor at Northeastern Illinois.

Carlton’s accomplishments and years of experience have allowed him to sharpen his skills in mediation and provide clients a safe and empathetic space to work through the process and arrive at a beneficial outcome.

He also serves as of counsel at family law firm Jackson Buckley & Pfanenstiel, LLP.

Education

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1980

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Mediation Certification, 2022

Dominican University

  • M.A., Conflict Resolution, 2021
  • Certificate of Mediation Skills Training, 2018

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, M.B.A. with a specialty in Organizational Behavior, honors, 2012

DePaul University, Certificate of Professional Achievement in Family and Divorce Mediation, 2009

The University of Chicago, courses on oral and written communication and the Basic Program of Liberal Studies, 2001

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, 2000

Certified Financial Planner, 1991

Certified Public Accountant, 1978

Kalamazoo College; DePaul University, B.S.C., 1976

Bar and Court Admissions

Illinois, 1981

U.S. Supreme Court, 1996

U.S. District Court, 1981