Chris Geel is an experienced and aggressive litigator with extensive courtroom experience and a reputation as a relentless advocate for his clients. During his career, Chris has helped countless clients navigate the complex legal system in criminal, family, and civil court. Chris received his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in New Jersey, and earned his law degree from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta. After passing the bar in 2009, Chris quickly established himself as a diligent and capable trial attorney in the Atlanta area. In 2014, Chris relocated to Charleston, and he has practiced in downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant ever since. Chris understands that every client’s situation is unique, and he works tirelessly to tailor his approach to meet their specific needs. With his extensive experience, unwavering commitment, and track record of success, clients can trust that Chris will fight tirelessly to protect their rights and achieve the best possible outcome for each case.

EDUCATION • B.A., Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas (1990) – Summa Cum Laude • J.D., St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas (1993) CERTIFICATIONS • Board Certified, Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2001 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES • College of the State Bar of Texas – Member since 1997 • San Antonio Family Lawyers Association – Past President • State Bar of Texas – Family Law Section • San Antonio Bar Association – Family Law Section • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists - Member PUBLICATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS • Trying a Temporary Orders Hearing Effectively, Anatomy of a Trial, April 2003; San Antonio, Texas • Trying a Temporary Orders Hearing Effectively, Extreme Family Law Makeover, June 2004; San Antonio, Texas • When Roger Runs: Service of Citation of Non-Resident, Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, August 2005; Dallas, Texas

Experienced family law attorney dedicated to providing the best legal representation.

Carl practices family law, adoption, parentage, probate and general civil litigation in McHenry County, Illinois. He has been licensed for 25 years in Illinois and Wisconsin. Carl was a three-time chair of the American Bar Association adoption committee, served as president of the McHenry County Bar Association, and was honored as 2000-2001 Illinois Young Lawyer of the Year. His published legal writings can be found in books, book chapters and legal magazines. Carl wrote the book Illinois Parentage Law and served as president of the McHenry County Bar Association. Mr. Carl also served as an article editor for the ABA's Family Advocate magazine, as an update editor for LexisNexis, and as a speaker for the Illinois State Bar Association, MCBA, ABA and other organizations. In 2015, Mr. Carl contributed chapters on adoption and parentage to Illinois Family Law, published by LexisNexis, and his updated chapters are expected to be published in late 2020. Carl received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1994. His undergraduate degree was conferred by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Carl’s trial experience includes divorce, child custody and child support, adoption, juvenile court, small claims, probate and guardianship, business disputes and arbitration. He is a certified guardian ad litem in Illinois and Wisconsin courts, and is a certified family law mediator. Carl has also successfully prosecuted and defended appeals. Carl is president of the Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 board of education, and has served on the D200 board since 2013.