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MKFM Law Recognized With Honors From Super Lawyers for 2026

MKFM Law is proud to announce that several of its attorneys have been selected as 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by the Super Lawyers rating service. This recognition reflects the firm’s ongoing dedication to providing exceptional legal service and knowledgeable advocacy to clients throughout the western suburbs of Chicago.

Managing partner George S. Frederick has been selected as a 2026 Super Lawyer for his work in employment litigation and family law. He focuses on representing employees in cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliatory discharge, unpaid wages, and employment-related agreements. Additionally, he represents families in divorce and family law matters, providing strong counsel and litigation support. Mr. Frederick has been associated with the firm since 1996 and represents clients in both state and federal courts.

Partner Lynn M. Mirabella has been selected as a 2026 Super Lawyer for her work in family law. A former Assistant State’s Attorney in Kane County, she is certified to represent children as a Guardian ad Litem, Child’s Representative, and Attorney for Child, and is also certified in collaborative law, arbitration, mediation and parenting coordinator. Ms. Mirabella has held leadership roles in several bar and professional associations and frequently teaches classes and seminars in DuPage and Kane Counties.

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Wheaton Family Law Firm, Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, Welcomes Two New Attorneys

Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC is excited to share that two new lawyers have joined our team of legal professionals. We are very proud to welcome Attorneys Michael Rutcosky, and Jordan Jenquin as their legal experience and qualifications make them valuable additions to our firm.

Attorney Michael Rutcosky has over 20 years of legal experience, with a background in criminal defense and education law. In his career, he has defended numerous clients facing state and federal charges for serious criminal offenses. Attorney Rutcosky favors a client-first approach, providing clear guidance and strong representation for people in need.

Attorney Jordan Jenquin practices family law and real estate law, having joined MKFM after previously working for Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago. A recent graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law in 2024, Attorney Jenquin was recognized multiple times for her excellent academic performance, including the honor of the Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award.

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John B. Kincaid of Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick, and Mirabella, LLC Honored Posthumously at the 2025 Illinois Bar Foundation Gala

On October 17, several of the partners and attorneys from Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC as well as family members of the late John B. Kincaid attended the Illinois Bar Foundation 2025 Gala in Chicago, where Mark D. Hassakis, former President of the Illinois Bar Foundation, highlighted the numerous contributions that Kincaid made to the Foundation.

Two of the firm’s partners, Henry D. Kass and Lindsay C. Stella, as well as several other of the firm’s attorneys, Stacey A. McCullough, Kira N. Albrecht, and Chad A. Baker represented MKFM Law at the 26th Annual Illinois Bar Foundation Gala. Mark D. Hassakis spoke highly of the late John B. Kincaid, who served as President of the Illinois Bar Foundation from 1996 to 1998. Hassakis praised Kincaid’s leadership, which ultimately led to the first successful fundraising effort by the Gala that grossed over $60,000.00.

John B. Kincaid was a highly active member of the Illinois Bar Foundation. In addition to his time as President, he also served as a Board Member for 13 years. He received multiple awards for his faithful service to the legal community in Illinois, including the Illinois Bar Foundation “Beacon of the Profession” Honorary Fellows Award.

About Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick, and Mirabella, LLC

Established in 1949, Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick, and Mirabella, LLC represents clients in issues of family law, civil litigation, estate planning, criminal defense, and other legal matters. With offices in Wheaton, St. Charles, and Sycamore, Illinois, the firm serves clients across the western suburbs of Chicago.

More information about Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick, and Mirabella, LLC can be found on our website at https://www.mkfmlaw.com/. We can be reached at 630-665-7300 for further inquiries.

Attorney Lacey Boulware at Wheaton Family Law Firm Appointed to ISBA Positions

Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC is eager to share that Attorney Lacey Boulware has been appointed to two positions at the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), acting as a member of both the Standing Committee on Professional Conduct and the Young Lawyers Division Council. Our firm is proud of Attorney Boulware’s contributions to our legal team since she joined us in 2021, and we are fully confident that she will do great things with the ISBA.

As a member of the ISBA Standing Committee on Professional Conduct, Attorney Boulware reviews the provisions of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, proposing amendments when necessary. In this role, she also advises other attorneys about best practices regarding ethical issues.

Attorney Boulware has also joined the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council, where she helps attorneys build up connections in their field. The council consists of ISBA members under 37 as well as older attorneys who have been practicing for less than seven years. Attorney Boulware works with the council to develop programs and events for new attorneys, furthering the council’s mission of promoting inclusiveness and recognizing up-and-coming talent.

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