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

Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC is excited to share that three new lawyers have joined our team of legal professionals. We are very proud to welcome Attorneys Michael Rutcosky, Jordan Jenquin, and Joseph Recendez, 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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Wheaton, IL Family Law Firm Awards $1,500 Resilient Student Scholarship

At Mirabella, Kincaid Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, we have built up a longstanding reputation as devoted advocates for families going through the trials and tribulations of divorce. To support children of divorced parents who have experienced extraordinary hardship, our firm has created the Resilient Student Scholarship, awarding $1,500 to one student per semester. After a thorough review, we are proud to announce the winner for the Spring 2025 semester, Peyton Hennig.

Peyton is a current junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an aspiring law student. Despite the personal hardships and financial pressure she has faced, Peyton has maintained a 4.0 GPA while also working to cover her living expenses. She plans to support her family by pursuing a career in law, determined to succeed in the face of adversity.

Our goal in establishing the Resilient Student Scholarship is to encourage students dealing with difficult family issues to persevere in their studies. This scholarship is open to students with divorced or unmarried parents who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited school. All applicants must submit a 500-word essay, or a two-minute video essay, describing the hardships that they have endured in their family and how those hardships have shaped their future aspirations.

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