Cory Blalock

BIOGRAPHY

Cory is a Partner at Abramovitch, Blalock & McKinnon, LLC. He attended Loyola University of Chicago, where he received a Master of Social Work degree. He began his career as a clinical therapist helping children and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services. Also, he represented children in divorce and paternity proceedings through the Office of the Cook County Public Guardian. It is this work that led Cory to attend law school and begin working in the area of family law.

Cory brings a practical approach to helping his clients move forward with their lives. Cory focuses on his clients during these complex and emotional times so that they are in the best possible circumstance as they begin their new chapter in life. Cory combines his unique perspective with his family law experience to create a strategy for each client that provides the best possible results. Cory is equally skilled in negotiation and litigation and understands the importance of preparation in both approaches. While he believes that some of the best outcomes can be achieved through settlement,

Cory also understands that litigation is sometimes necessary and is well-equipped to represent clients in the courtroom zealously. Cory can make all the difference in your case, resolving the myriad of issues that may arise regarding support, parental responsibilities, parenting time, divorce, property division, adoption, and more. His unique combination of legal experience and social work experience provides a solid foundation upon which he continues to secure favorable results for his clients in all areas of family law.

While family law can bring about many challenges and emotional turmoil, Cory is uniquely capable of working with his clients during this difficult time. Cory also has the privilege of being appointed in family law matters to represent the best interests of children. Cory is a proud member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, American Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, and National Association of Social Workers.

EDUCATION

Valparaiso University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
2000 – 2005 

Loyola University of Chicago 
Masters, Social Work
2001 – 2004

Loyola University of Chicago 
Bachelors Degree, Psychology
1997 – 2001 

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