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Tamara Meister - Morton, IL

100 S. Main St.Suite A Morton, IL 61550

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Updated: 08/24/2022

Morton Complex Financial Matters Lawyer

Overview

Tamara A. Meister is an experienced family law attorney and Partner at Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C. She focuses her practice on complex financial matters and custody disputes. Tamara understands that family dynamics can be challenging. She works with her clients to create goals, discuss all available options, and present long-term perspectives regarding the impact of certain decisions made during the case on their and their family’s future.

Tamara is passionate in advocating for those who need a strong voice within the context of a family law proceeding. Tamara takes a firm, yet reasonable, approach to settlement negotiations, and if settlement fails, she strategically and efficiently presents her client’s position in the courtroom. Tamara’s attention to detail, preparation and knowledge of pertinent case law ensure that her clients present a strong position throughout the case.

Tamara enjoys representing families and individuals in surrogacy matters, including surrogacy contracts and egg donor contracts. She is also experienced in helping families navigate the legal process in many different adoption scenarios. Tamara has experience in successfully litigating private adoptions, agency adoptions, and stepparent and contested adoptions.

Tamara was born and raised in Morton, Illinois and attended Peoria Notre Dame High School. Tamara and her husband are the parents of two children and are active in the community. Tamara enjoys and embraces the challenges that come with working and raising a family.


EDUCATION

Tamara graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2006. She received her Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School in 2012, graduating in the top 25% of her class. During law school, she served as a teaching assistant and research assistant to Professor Rogelio Lasso.

About Tamara Meister

Practice Areas

  • Complex Financial Matters
  • Custody Disputes

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois

Other Affiliations

  • Women's Bar Association of Illinois
  • American Bar Association
  • Tazewell County Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Peoria County Bar Association

Education

  • The John Marshall Law School, 2012
    J.D.
    Honors: Top 25%
    Honors: Herzog Scholarship Recipient, 2006
    Honors: Multiple CALI Award Recipient
    Honors: Teaching assistant and research assistant to Professor Rogelio Lasso.
  • Illinois Wesleyan University, 2006
    Honors: Faculty Academic Scholarship Recipient, 2003

Pro Bono Activities

  • Board of Directors and immediate past Chair – Crittenton Centers
  • Lawyer’s Assistance Program – Local Peer Support Volunteer
  • 10th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee
  • Morton Kiwanis Club
  • Supporter of many local United Way Organizations

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About Tamara Meister

Included on the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list

View the profile for Tamara Meister on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • SuperLawyers Rising Star award recipient – 2020, 2021, 2022
  • 40 Leaders Under 40 award recipient – Class of 2019
  • Multiple CALI Award Recipient at the John Marshall Law School
  • The John Marshall Law School Herzog Scholarship Recipient
  • Illinois Wesleyan University Faculty Academic Scholarship Recipient

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Office Information

Address

100 S. Main St.Suite A Morton, IL 61550

Fax

  • 309-263-2053

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Office Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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