Since 1994, Mark has provided local, regional and national clients effective and informed representation in the areas of real estate, municipal law, land use, licensing and litigation in these areas. A portion of his practice relates to business litigation, chancery and special remedies as well as trademark, copyright and false advertising. He has experience in local, state and federal administrative and judicial venues throughout northern Illinois, south to Arcola and Douglas County and west to Nauvoo. Daniel Law Office, P.C. operates as an alternative to large-firm representation and in a supplemental role in conjunction with large firms who require local representation. Please take a look at the firm's website for more information.

Emily Daniell is the Managing Partner for Christman Daniell Attorneys. In addition to managing the firm, Emily also handles our family law cases, representing clients and assisting them with their divorces, modifications, enforcements, adoptions, and any other family law-related matters. As a seasoned attorney practicing in the areas of family law and probate, Emily’s goal is to tenaciously fight for clients while always taking time to provide compassionate communication and exceptional client service. As a litigator, she is involved in every step of a client’s case – from intake to final trial. During a case, her goal is to listen to and understand the needs of clients, setting goals together and working hard to achieve those goals throughout the case. Emily started her professional career as a teacher, working with students in junior high and elementary school. While teaching, she attended Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (Now Texas A&M) at night to earn her JD and graduated from law school in 2008. During law school, Emily was a member of the Wesleyan Law Review and multiple scholarship recipient. She graduated 5th in her class, while working full time as an educator. Emily began practicing in the area of real estate law and transitioned into family law soon thereafter. She works hard on each case to think outside the box, and she is not afraid to tackle tough legal issues. Emily has personal experience with divorce and co-parenting, which allows her a unique perspective while representing clients who are walking through these types of cases. Her experiences allow her to bring an important level of compassion and understanding to these often-difficult life transitions.

Justine Daniels is a highly skilled litigator specializing in business trial litigation and distressed company and bankruptcy litigation. With an impressive range of professional experience, Justine has worked on and managed cases at all levels, including drafting complaints and conducting discovery, trial, mediation, and settlement negotiations. She has represented a wide variety of clients in a diverse number of matters and across various industries including the aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical, and real estate sectors, among others. Justine also maintains an active and dynamic pro bono practice. For example, she has successfully litigated and settled two Eighth Amendment cases for inmates in California prisons. Justine’s accomplished legal career can be defined by her resolve, resourcefulness, and commitment to her clients’ causes. She was listed among Los Angeles Magazine’s Top Women Attorney’s in Southern California for Business Litigation (2015) and was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine (2015).

Craig A. Darling, Esq., is a Family Law Trial Attorney with more than 17 years of litigation experience and is proficient in all family law matters. Mr. Darling has substantial experience with Family Law Appeals having prepared or assisted in the preparation of numerous Writs and Appellate briefs and argued over a dozen cases before the California Court of Appeal, 4th District, Division 3. As an attorney, Mr. Darling previously volunteered for the Parking Lot Justice Program with Saddleback Church located in Lake Forest, California. This volunteer opportunity presents California-licensed attorneys to meet one-on-one to answer questions related to various areas of law including California Family Law. Mr. Darling worked closely with the Wings for Justice 403(b) Non-Profit Organization, representing underprivileged women and mothers victimized by Domestic Violence. Darling also has Appellate Litigation experience where he Argued 10 Writs or Appeals before the California Court of Appeal, 4th District, Division 3. During law school, Mr. Darling worked as a Research Assistant for the Honorable James N. Barr, Federal Bankruptcy Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court, Santa Ana, California. This research focused primarily on the potential conflict of in re Gruntz (9th Circuit) 202 F.3d 1074, and the “Rooker-Feldman ” Doctrine. Darling also interned with the Orange County Public Defender’s Office, Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach, California, conducting legal research, interviewing clients, and drafting motions to suppress under California Penal Code Section 1538.5.