Mr. Morse practices family law and is experienced in all types of cases involving matrimonial problems, paternity, divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation. Mr. Morse has represented clients successfully in domestic abuse cases, and prepared and contested antenuptial agreements. His experience as a Special Assistant Attorney General in Illinois gives him a background in child/spousal support and paternity matters. He is a trained and experienced family law mediator and has extensive background in cases where the abuse of substances has been a factor in family problems. As an outgrowth of his experience with families with substance abuse problems, Mr. Morse has also represented treatment professionals and others in the substance abuse treatment community. He also assists clients in criminal matters that may arise from family and/or substance problems.

Education  -  JD 1964, Northwestern University
                      AB 1961, Northwestern University.

Admitted  -  1965 Illinois; 1979 U.S. Dist. Ct. (N. Disc. IL).

Employment History  -  Attorney at Law 1965-present, Associated with East State Street Law Offices; Attorney at Law 1988-95, Associated with David North, Larry Ohlson & Timothy J. Condon; Partner 1979-88, Balsley, Morse & Smith; Special Assistant Attorney General 1976-79, Attorney General's Office, Illinois (paternity and non-support); Attorney at Law 1973-77; Associate Judge 1969-72, State of Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit; Assistant State's Attorney 1966-69, States Attorneys Office, Winnebago County.

Representative Clients  -  Mr. Morse represents primarily individuals in connection with his areas of emphasis. He serves as attorney for many professionals and executives in connection with legal needs in family law matters. He has served as attorney for the Alano Club of Rockford and many of its members and directors since 1985.

Professional Associations  -  Winnebago County Bar Assn. [Family Law Section 1966-present; Mediation Advisory Council 1994-present (Secretary 1995); Seely P. Forbes Memorial Award (Recipient 1995)]; ISBA 1979-present (Lawyer's Assistance Program).

Community Involvement  -  Rosecrance Health Network [Board of Directors (First Vice President 1993-96)]; AlCare of Rockford [Board of Directors 1984-93 (Chair 1993)].

Firm  -  Mr. Morse is affiliated with the East State Law Offices. There are several experienced attorneys offering a broad range of services to their clients. Included among the associates are attorneys whose practices emphasize small business law, criminal law, juvenile law, personal injury law, real estate law, estate planning, probate, family law, and adoption.