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REDWOOD CITY, CA (Law Firm Newswire) December 5, 2014 - The California Trust, Estate and Probate litigation firm of Albertson & Davidson, LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Stewart R. Albertson will be the lead attorney at their newly opened office in the Bay Area. By expanding their geographical reach, Albertson & Davidson, LLP will be able to better serve its clientele and provide exceptional legal services throughout Northern California.

As a founding partner of Albertson & Davidson, LLP, California lawyer Stewart R. Albertson is a seasoned Trust, Estate, and Probate litigation attorney who has obtained over $20 million dollars on behalf of his clients. A 2002 graduate of Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, Mr. Albertson started his own law practice directly out of law school, quickly distinguishing himself as a skilled Trust, Estate, and Probate litigator. Before law school, Mr. Albertson served in the U.S Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division for two years and was also stationed along the demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea with the 2nd Infantry Division prior to his service at the 82nd Airborne Division. Mr. Albertson is a highly respected attorney in the community, having a perfect 10.0 Avvo.com® rating and was named a Top 100 trial lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers, a professional organization made up of attorneys from around the country. Recently, Mr. Albertson obtained a $5.7 million jury verdict in San Bernardino County Superior Court on behalf of one of his clients.

Founded in 2008, Albertson & Davidson is a boutique Trust, Estate and Probate law firm that handles both litigation and transactional matters on behalf of its clients. The firm has expanded significantly over the past six years, currently operating three offices made up of 12 attorneys. Albertson & Davidson focuses primarily on Trust, Estate and Probate litigation, generally representing Trust and Will beneficiaries who have abused or mistreated by a California Trustee or Executor. Additionally, the firm is regularly an advocate for older adults who have their assets misappropriated by undue influence and fraud.

As a result, the firm's expansion in the Northern California market is a logical next step allowing it to better serve California residents in Trust, Estate, and Probate litigation matters. The Bay Area is home to a significant population of elders, and having physical presence in Redwood City will make it easier for residents and their family members to access high-quality legal services. Albertson & Davidson, routinely handles the following type of Trust, Estate, and Probate litigation matters:

• Trust Contest
• Will Contests
• Trust accounting matters
• Probate & Estate litigation
• Trustee surcharge litigation

The Redwood City location is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and serves clients from San Jose to San Francisco. Additionally, Albertson & Davidson maintain offices in Ontario and Carlsbad, California and provide telephone consultation to prospective clients who are not in the area. Call any of our offices today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced will, trust, and estate litigation lawyers.

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555 Twin Dolphin Dr., Ste 130
Redwood City, CA 94065
Phone: (650) 596-9999
Fax: (650) 649-2345

Clearwater, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November October 10, 2014 – Darryl Rouson served his first term as a Florida House of Representatives member in 2008. Having been re-elected 2 more times since then, the 2014-2016 term will serve as his final allowed consecutive term. With no major opposition, things are looking good for the veteran House representative. But he takes nothing for granted.

Rouson is looking to spend his final term in a battle to ensure voter convenience and protection of their rights to participate in government and its decisions. He’s also focusing on consumer rights and their ongoing battle against big corporations. Rouson expressed genuine care for public education and its funding, but was also strong on the idea that parents should have choice.

With Darryl Rouson being a well-known and respected local resident, we should expect the same positive results he’s been producing for the past 6 years in our area. Rouson recently joined the Dolman Law Group team as a personal injury attorney. The firm has allowed him to serve local clients at the “highest legal caliber” while also being able to perform his political duties, creating dual purpose for his presence. He says he needs a supportive backbone to continue successful operation in our community, and Dolman Law Group has given him just that. Dolman Law Group is an award winning firm comprised of Clearwater Car Wreck Attorneys.

Darryl strives to continue supplying assets to the community, even in our rough political climate, and explained that despite being a Democrat, he has been able to work with the opposing parties to “get things done”. The election is November 4th, 2014. We wish him well in his pursuits.

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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) September 29, 2014 - The newest issue of Bigger Law Firm magazine helps attorneys maximize their potential through creative, intelligent online marketing. BLF's experts track the lawyer's changing tech landscape to make new initiatives approachable, practical and effective for firms of every size.

In this issue's feature, Brendan Conley breaks down "Panda 4.0: What Happened, What It Means and What to Do About It." Conley cuts through the abstract technical changes to find the the concrete steps a firm can take to boost its search result rankings under the update. Readers may be surprised to find how much their aged content is now pulling them down -- and even more surprised to find how easy it is to make changes for the better.

BLF founder Jason Bland reflects on ten years of legal marketing in "Obiter Dicta," his recurring column. Drawing on his extensive experience, he explains why and how attorneys now need to distribute the content they create through their firm's own website.

James Ambroff-Tahan gives legal readers a detailed introduction to Udemy, an online learning platform that offers firms an unexpected and valuable way to expand their reach through teaching. "Back to School With Udemy" explains how lawyers can create their own useful, straight-talk courses on the law for potential clients.

This issue's feature focuses on the Google Panda update, but Google has been busy in other areas, too. In "By the Numbers," Cari Cymanski tours recent changes to Google Analytics, demystifying its Demographic and Interest Reports tab by tab and page by page. With the updates, the reports should become a far more useful tool for legal teams.

The term "hacker" tends to conjure images of (often malicious) computer whizzes in glasses, pounding Red Bulls and breaking through FBI firewalls late at night. But in the last few years, hacking has changed. In the past two years, as Kristen Friend explains in "Hackcess to Justice," the legal community has gathered for several hackathons, hoping to find solutions that will give every American full, fair access to the legal system.

Software updates can be a hassle and a pain, especially when a firm has many devices to unify. But as Kerrie Spencer explains in this issue's "Law + Ethics," attorneys have a duty to stay abreast of changes as ABA members and as guardians of their clients' confidential information.

Twitter Cards have expanded a tweet's potential for marketing, and they are well-designed for businesses with a DVD or mouthwash to sell. But Laura Donnell highlights how "Using Twitter Cards" can also benefit an attorney's marketing plan, even though law firms rarely have a tangible product to sell.

Less than five years ago, web designers created fixed-width sites to fit the most common screen sizes. In 2014, most users who encounter a page that does not adjust itself to their screens click away immediately. As Justin Torres explains, "Responsive Design" that reacts to any screen size or device type should now be expected of all quality legal sites.

This issue's "Get Social" takes aim for targeted marketing. Kerrie Spencer offers insider techniques that help marketing managers in every industry identify and reach the specific audience they want.

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WSHB’s commitment to diversity to be celebrated at DRI conference in October

Los Angeles, CA (Law Firm Newswire) September 17, 2014 – Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP has been selected to receive the DRI’s Law Firm Diversity Award at the 2014 DRI Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA on Thursday, October 23, 2014. DRI is the nation’s leading organization of defense attorneys and in-house counsel. Each year, DRI’s Annual Professional Achievement and Service Awards celebrate and honor outstanding performance by law firms and individuals.

“This award demonstrates a significant commitment to diversity,” said J. Michael Weston, DRI President, in a letter to the firm. “Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman’s commitment to diversity is demonstrated not only through your policies and practices, but also by your many civic contributions.”

"Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman was appealing to me because of its diversity," says Rosary Hernandez, WSHB Partner. A first generation Cuban American, Hernandez lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her two daughters. Her mother was born in Mexico City and her father was born and raised in Havana, Cuba Two-thirds of the WSHB women partners are also mothers. Stacy Douglas, another WSHB Partner, recently went back to work in the WSHB Los Angeles office after having her first child. "There's no question the firm is supportive of me and my needs. By helping women lawyers keep their families intact, they retain quality talent."

Hernandez and Douglas both applaud WSHB's founding partners for their leadership spearheading an organic effort focused on recruiting and mentoring high quality, well-rounded women candidates and candidates of color with diverse backgrounds. Said Douglas, "What WSHB's founding partners did early on was recruit talent and place women in positions of decision making. WSHB has been actively working on the diversity of its staff long before it was popular. "

Hernandez is a member of DRI's Executive Diversity Committee and is expected to chair the DRI Diversity Seminar in Chicago next summer. "America is our land of opportunity. As corny as it sounds, it's true. Neither of my parents was born in the United States. I am a first-born high school graduate, first-born college graduate and first-born law school graduate. And I had absolutely no connections, " says Hernandez. " When I hire, I look for different backgrounds. I look for the scrapper - someone like me who is persistent, tenacious and determined. Someone who has overcome adversity. "

WSHB also recognized up front the importance of diversity and jury selection. Douglas serves on the Executive Board Black Women Lawyer's Association of Los Angeles, Inc. and has published numerous articles regarding diversity in law. In "Diversity and Voir Dire: Why Attorneys Should Use Diversity to Relate to Jurors," Douglas said, "Diversity in a law firm allows a firm to empower its clients. A diverse trial team has many advantages, as not only is there is a visual benefit of the jury seeing a diverse team, but it also allows the trial team to be strategic. A firm with diversity among its attorneys can decide on a moment's notice that is best suited for voir dire based on jury makeup. If jurors believe that an attorney is a relatable figure, they are more likely to be candid in their responses during voir dire, and to trust that attorney more than the opponent throughout the trial."

Both Douglas and Hernandez are proud that WSHB has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to diversity. "Yet we still need to change the way the rest of the legal profession operates," says Hernandez. "More need to be given that important opportunity. More will step through that door when you open it for them."

About Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Founded in 1997 by David F. Wood, Kevin D. Smith, Stephen J. Henning and Daniel A. Berman, WSHB is today one of the fastest growing firms in the United States. WSHB currently employs 150 attorneys in 15 offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Washington. WSHB is also one of the most diverse firms in the country. Approximately 44% of WSHB attorneys are female, 42% of WSHB partners are female, and 25% of WSHB attorneys are minority. With active practices in medical malpractice and healthcare, commercial, construction, environmental, professional liability, employment, real estate, transportation, toxic tort and intellectual property litigation, WSHB's attorneys have tried over 860 cases to verdict with a 92% success rate. For more information: Deborah Lawrence, 760-809-2622, dms_lawrence@hotmail.com.

ALA and Nesso Strategies Announce the Managing Partner Executive Director Forum

Lincolnshire, IL (Law Firm Newswire) September 12, 2014 - The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) announces a new interactive educational event, The Managing Partner/Executive Director Forum in Orlando, Florida on February 23-24 in partnership with Nesso Strategies.

Designed to explore and develop leadership skills and experience, The Managing Partner/Executive Director Forum is a hands-on workshop that enables Managing Partners and Executive Directors to collaborate on shared leadership and management challenges.

“Today, more than ever, the working relationship among the law firm executive team, lawyers plus executive administrators, is critical to a firm’s success,” said Judy Hissong of Nesso Strategies, ALA’s partner in delivering this program, “A variety of modalities will be used to examine familiar challenges within law firms, building connections between leadership, management, and bottom line results.”

The Managing Partner/Executive Director Forum will provide insights into the challenges facing law firms today, while also giving law firm leaders the opportunity to work as a team. The result is a common understanding and commitment to the key components of successful leadership in the firm.

Faculty for the event are Judy Hissong and Steve Wingert, Principals of Nesso Strategies, who have over 30 years of combined law firm leadership. Their experience integrating leadership with strategic planning, process improvement, and client service will provide a highly engaging and experiential learning environment.

“We are delighted to welcome two of the most dynamic speakers in the legal management field in this one-of-a-kind opportunity for law firm leaders to roll up their sleeves together and tackle some of the biggest issues in law firm management, ” said Oliver Yandle, J.D., Executive Director of ALA. “The Managing Partner/Executive Director Forum is an unprecedented opportunity for law firm leaders to come together and move the needle forward for their firms.”

Who should attend? The Managing Partner/Executive Director Forum is designed for medium sized law firm leadership teams, however solo attendees are welcome.

For more information and to register visit http://www.alanet.org/mpf/

About the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
ALA is focused on the delivery of cutting-edge management and leadership products and services to the global legal community. It identifies and provides solutions to the most critical strategic and operational challenges its members and customers face today, and prepares them for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow. For more information on ALA, visit http://alanet.org

About NESSO Strategies
NESSO Strategies partners with law firms to develop people while focused on profit-oriented strategies required in the competitive business environment. NESSO looks for opportunities to elevate leadership in the legal environment, providing cutting edge attention to business practices so law firms move intentionally and consistently forward in their client relationships. For more information on NESSO Strategies, visit http://www.nessostrategies.com/

Lincolnshire, IL (Law Firm Newswire) August 13, 2014 - The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) announced today a partnership with NESSO Strategies to develop strategic leadership programs and interactive educational content for law firm leadership.

"High performance leadership is essential to success in today's legal environment,” states ALA Executive Director Oliver Yandle. “We are thrilled to partner with Nesso Strategies in delivering this engaging and insightful educational program."

The two organizations will collaborate and leverage respective strengths, ALA providing solutions to critical challenges faced by professionals in the legal business industry; and NESSO Strategies bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise in successful leadership development and strategic business planning for law firms.

"We are delighted to partner with ALA,” says NESSO Strategies President Judy Hissong. "To be able to create and deliver impactful leadership programs and content alongside the Association dedicated to legal management is an opportunity to elevate legal leaders and the law firms they work in.”

About the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
ALA is focused on the delivery of cutting-edge management and leadership products and services to the global legal community. It identifies and provides solutions to the most critical strategic and operational challenges its members and customers face today, and prepares them for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow. For more information on ALA, visit http://alanet.org.

About NESSO Strategies
NESSO Strategies partners with law firms to develop people while focused on profit-oriented strategies required in the competitive business environment. NESSO looks for opportunities to elevate leadership in the legal environment, providing cutting edge attention to business practices so law firms move intentionally and consistently forward in their client relationships. For more information on NESSO Strategies, visit http://www.nessostrategies.com/

For more information on ALA, visit http://www.alanet.org

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San Francisco, CA (Law Firm Newswire) August 8, 2014 - A recent study released by Software Advice showed an interesting trend. Consumers needing an attorney trust Yelp more than any other website, including traditional lawyer-specific directories. There is more to learn behind any numbers, and Custom Legal Marketing Lab decided to dig a little deeper and produce a report for its CLM Lab.

The initial Software Advice study was based on 3,465 participants. Yelp was their most popular and trusted source to search for attorneys, even ranking above named lawyer directories. The study also revealed that “70 percent of prospective clients would travel further to see an attorney with better online reviews.”

The value of online reviews is growing, and this data only amplifies that realization. Yelp may be more trusted than legal peer-review directories because it influences so many other choices customers and clients make, from restaurants to new dentists.

The research team at Custom Legal Marketing, a company that specializes in mid-size and large law firm marketing, wanted to find out if Yelp's popularity and most-trusted status also allowed the site to bring the most conversions and new clients to a firm. Good Yelp reviews are powerful, but do they refer more web traffic to law firms than other sites do?

The CLM Lab Report (available for free download) based its research on 357,570 website visits to the pages of law firms based in the United States across multiple regions. Each practice area was equally represented.

As local networks like Google+, Yahoo Local, and Bing Local show local results within search engine results, those networks were omitted from the study.

Law firms can find out which directory drives the most traffic to U.S. firms by downloading the free report at http://www.customlegalmarketing.com/lab/yelp-is-popular-for-lawyer-seekers-but-does-it-deliver-web-traffic/.

Learn more at http://www.customlegalmarketing.com/.

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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) July 17, 2014 - In 2014's June/July Issue, BLF takes a two-pronged approach to maximizing your law firm's business potential. With strategies to attract, accommodate and keep your web visitors, BLF helps lawyers reach out to prospective clients. Then, to build your firm from within, the issue covers new technologies and new mindsets to enhance your expertise and marketing impact.

This issue's feature advises legal marketing teams to “Design for All.” More and more seniors are heading online – in fact, they belong to the fastest-growing web demographic. Yet few websites cater to their unique needs and preferences, and it is easier to frustrate older, less experienced web users with design roadblocks. BLF's Art Director, Kristen Friend, breaks down the best strategies to make your website senior-friendly while enhancing it for users of all demographics.

Diane Dean-Epps gives readers “The 411 on 404 Pages,” offering advice and inspiration to keep visitors happily with you even when they reach a dead end.

Falsifying social media popularity is a terrible idea. Buying support goes against the policies of almost every website in existence. But even if your firm abstains from such shady practices, it can still fall victim to click farmers and fraudulent followers who damage your brand for their own gain. Brendan Conley tells readers how to fight back in “If It's Fake, It Will Cost You.”

Few law schools offer courses in marketing one's firm. But in today's competitive legal industry, lawyers need business and advertising savvy to survive. Fortunately, games and learning programs can build that knowledge in as few as five minutes a day. Kerrie Spenser reviews the options in “Gamification for Business Development.”

Over the last few years, quality content generation has become the key to SEO success. But what exactly makes a blog entry high-quality? How does a firm get started on useful articles? In “Content Creation Best Practices,” Ryan Conley demystifies this important but abstract goal with concrete and actionable steps.

TrackMaven, the rapidly expanding competitive intelligence agency most recently seen at SXSW 2014, preaches the power of “Harnessing Competitive Intelligence for Legal Marketing.” Cara Tucker sat down with TrackMaven's Sabel Harris to learn the benefits of and secrets to unlocking information about one's competitors to make better-educated, more effective marketing plans of one's own.

Which is important for a law firm's website to establish: authority or popularity? In “The Future of Search,” Brendan Conley pulls apart the differences between these two often-conflated elements of search engine ranking algorithms.

Digital convergence knits the wide variety of legal marketing technologies together to work in harmony. IT, entertainment, electronics and telecommunications can combine to fulfill a wide variety of needs in a single stroke. As Justin Torres relates in “Digital Convergence: From Maybe to Mandatory,” law firms can create an excellent client experience by uniting their online and in-office efforts.

In this issue's “Taking the Law Into Your Own Handheld,” Kerrie Spenser elucidates the pros and cons of Viivo, a new encryption service designed to interact with online storage. Extra encryption may provide the additional security and peace of mind a firm's most sensitive documents need in the cloud.

In his “Obiter Dicta,” Adviatech founder Jason Bland details the evolution of directories on Google's search engine. A proliferation of gateways will no longer bring new clients; useful content and honest voices will. To jump to the top of the list, a firm needs to stop reporting on its practice area and start speaking for it.

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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) June 23, 2014 – SEO | Law Firm, an Adviatech company, was awarded Best in Category in the Horizon Interactive Awards for work on the McDevitt Law Office website.

While family law can sometimes create bitter disputes, attorney Lisa Lane McDevitt wanted her web visitors to feel at home, surrounded by a warm design. The site was built to make users feel as though they are sitting in a family room, utilizing several interactive features (none of which rely on Flash).

The unique design of the McDevitt Law Office website, www.mcdevittlaw.net, caught the attention of the Horizon Interactive Awards. The judges gave the website the high honor of Best in Category among all legal entries (https://www.horizoninteractiveawards.com/web-site-awards/2013/legal).

The website built by SEO | Law Firm, an Adviatech company, was a favorite among its development team and was selected to compete based on that pride. While the award went to Adviatech, the team behind the website says their client deserves a great deal of credit.

Adviatech Art Director Kristen Friend said, “It's always a pleasure to work with someone who wants to look past what other lawyers are doing and focus on a design that communicates with their clients. It was a pleasure to work with Lisa and translate the warmth, experience and personal dedication that she gives to her clients into a creative design.”

The international panel of judges consisted of industry professionals with diverse backgrounds and an end-user panel. The judges evaluated categories ranging from online advertising to mobile applications. The winning 2013 entries showcase the industry’s best interactive media solutions including websites, mobile applications, print media, interactive displays, public exhibits, online advertising, video and email.

“The 2013 competition is undoubtedly one of the best showcases of outstanding interactive media in our long competition history,” said Mike Sauce, founder of the Horizon Interactive Awards. “The continued trend of the convergence of multiple forms of digital media into a single interactive experience has yielded a new level of interactivity with technology and blended artistry. For the most part, designers and developers of interactive media experiences have embraced the concept that we can no longer assume how users interface with technology. That is seen in the fact that most of the web sites are built on responsive code sets to optimize the viewing experience no matter what type of device being used. In addition, entries have pushed the boundaries of traditional thinking in terms of expanded features, blended media and integration of multiple marketing and technology channels. Winners in this year’s competition highlight the best blend of technology, cutting-edge thinking, outstanding user experience and overall aesthetics.”

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SEO | Law Firm, an Adviatech company, provides design, branding and search engine marketing services to law firms. Since 2005, the group has been dedicated to helping law firms grow. Adviatech is also the parent company of Law Firm Newswire, Bigger Law Firm magazine and Custom Legal Marketing.

About the McDevitt Law Office
For more than a decade, Lisa Lane McDevitt has been taking the guesswork out of complex legal issues for clients in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Drawing from her problem-solving skills and comprehensive legal knowledge, she helps simplify the estate planning and family law process so her clients can find peace of mind and focus on their futures.

To view Adviatech's award-winning website, visit http://www.mcdevittlaw.net. Learn more about SEO | Law Firm by visiting http://www.seolawfirm.com.

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Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) June 3, 2014 – The Law Office of Michael Ian Bender proudly announces the reopening of its Chicago family law firm. Located at 70 West Madison Street in downtown Chicago, The Law Office of Michael Ian Bender concentrates in the complex issues pertaining to family law. The Honorable Michael Ian Bender, a former Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, reopened the firm with a mission to end child abuse.

“I firmly believe that ‘there is no excuse for child abuse’ and I have built my firm upon this belief,” says Bender. “While on the bench I heard thousands of domestic relations cases and recognized the opportunity to protect minors available in private practice. I am proud to reopen my family law firm in Chicago where I can fiercely advocate for the rights and welfare of children.”

Bender reopened The Law Office of Michael Ian Bender after retiring from his meaningful tenure as a Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County – a position also held by his father, Judge Gerald C. Bender, a prominent and respected Divorce Court Judge. Michael Ian Bender originally opened The Law Office in 1993 where he offered a broad range of legal services. Bender later joined the law firm of Nadler, Pritikin & Mirabelli, LLC where he concentrated on family law and advocated for the rights of at-risk youths. In 2008, the Illinois Supreme Court appointed Bender as a Judge for the Circuit Court of Cook County where he was assigned to the Domestic Relations Division, Parentage and Child Support Section. During this time, he heard matters involving child abuse, custody, support, parentage, visitation, and college contribution.

Bender stepped down from the bench in 2013 to reopen The Law Office and concentrate on family law, and to protect the rights of children. He represents minors in court by serving as a child’s representative, guardian ad litem, and attorney for the child in Cook County, Illinois. Additionally, The Law Office of Michael Ian Bender provides personalized legal guidance and support through all facets of family law, including: mediation, prenuptial agreements, divorce representation, child support and custody disagreements, paternity and parentage disputes, visitation agreements, and division of property. Bender is also experienced with protecting the privacy and interests of high-profile and high net worth individuals, including athletes and entertainers.

The Law Office of Michael Ian Bender is located at 70 West Madison Street, Suite 2222, in Chicago Illinois. For more information about the firm, please call 312-236-1500 or visit www.eliminatechildabuse.com.

About the Firm
The Law Office of Michael Ian Bender in Chicago provides personalized legal guidance and support through all facets of family law, including mediation, prenuptial agreements, divorce representation, child support and custody disagreements, paternity and parentage disputes, visitation agreements, and division of property. Michael Ian Bender, a former Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, reopened the firm with a mission to end child abuse. Bender vigorously advocates for the rights of children by serving as a child’s representative, guardian ad litem, and attorney for the child, in Cook County, Illinois.

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