David W. Inlander

David is a distinguished lawyer with a proven track record handling complex, high-net-worth matrimonial mediations. His sought-after collaborative mediation process draws on decades of experience in civil, chancery, trust and probate litigation, making him an in-demand resource for discerning clients throughout the Chicago area.

His client-centric approach drives his advocacy for alternative dispute resolution models in complex family law matters, as this approach emphasizes client autonomy, empowering the parties—rather than attorneys or judges—to lead negotiations and reach amicable agreements on contested issues.

Widely regarded as one of Chicago’s premier mediators, David facilitates equitable and effective resolutions in even the most challenging matrimonial cases. Sophisticated clients value his tailored, creative solutions to their complex financial and family matters.

His approach reflects his 50 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts as well as through extensive mediation and collaborative training through both Northwestern University and Loyola University.

His family law clients appreciate his innovative solutions, which draw on his years as a family law attorney, litigator, and mediator, as well as his decades of service as the Managing Partner of the storied Chicago law firm Fischel | Kahn.