Andrew M. Klaas
Partner
Andrew M. Klaas is a Partner of Leonard Law Group’s growing litigation team. Andrew believes in the simple premise of providing clients with high-quality legal services and individualized attention. For many years, that philosophy has driven the firm’s approach to helping clients with not only their professional legal needs, but their personal ones as well.
Illinois And Indiana Civil Litigation And Trial Attorney
Andrew is a Trial Attorney who concentrates his practice in litigation, civil disputes, family law, estate planning, guardianships, business formation, and business litigation. His experience has taught him to represent on behalf of his clients while recognizing their needs for the present and future.
Andrew spends a considerable portion of his time focusing on family law disputes. After his time with Barrington Police Department and practicing law for the Domestic Violence Clinic under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711, he possesses a unique understanding of his client’s personal and psychological needs. Andrew has volunteered with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services to represent children as a Guardian Ad Litem and Child Representative. Andrew has enjoyed giving back to his community by volunteering in Willow Creek’s Awana program and accepting a board member position with the KlaasKids Foundation to help continue the fight against child abuse.
Practice Areas
Bar Admissions
State of Illinois 2019
State of Indiana 2024
Education
Andrew received his Bachelor's of Science Degree from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 2016. He majored in Applied Sociology and Law Enforcement. Andrew obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Illinois in 2018.
- Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
- Bachelor's of Science Degree 2016
- Majors: Applied Sociology And Law Enforcement
- Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, IL
Awards And Accolades
- Member of the Illinois State Bar Association
- Member of the Chicago Bar Association
- Cook County Guardian Ad Litem
- Vice President SIU Law And Medicine Society
- Chapter Founding Member Sigma Tau Gamma
Pro Bono Activities
- Chicago Volunteer Legal Services – Guardian Ad Litem
- KlaasKids Foundation, Board Member
- Willow Creek Awana, Member
- Chicago Bar Association, Moot Court Competition Judge – 2 times
- Kane County Bar Association Competition Judge – 3 times