Attorney Profiles

At William J. Arendt & Associates, P.C., we have earned the respect of our clients, judges, and opposing attorneys. We are knowledgeable, diligent, innovative, and aggressive. Our attorneys provide quality, cost-effective legal services with a high degree of personal attention.

William J. Arendt
Partner

Mr. Arendt represents clients in all phases of litigation and disputes. His practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including divorce and custody litigation, commercial litigation, and state and federal appeals. Mr. Arendt has over 25 years of trial experience in the courtroom and negotiating settlements. [more…]

Nicola K. B. Latus
Commercial Litigation and Family Law Associate

Mrs. Latus is an associate at William J. Arendt & Associates, P.C. practicing family law. Mrs. Latus received her Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School in 2007 after graduating summa cum laude from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics. [more…]

Kirsten L. Meeder
Commercial Litigation and Family Law Associate

Ms. Meeder is an associate at William J. Arendt & Associates, P.C. practicing commerical litigation and family law.

Ms. Meeder received her J.D. cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Polictal Science and Women's Studies with Distinction and Honors from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. While attending law school, Ms. Meeder served as an Administrative Editor of the University of Illinois Law Review, served as an Editor in the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competation, and recevied a pro bono notation for her work at the City of Chicago Department of Law. She is also a graduate of the Jerome Mirza Trial Academy.