Derek Bradford Again Named to “Ten Best Attorneys” List by American Institute of Family Law

CHICAGO – Derek Bradford, founding partner of Bradford & Gordon, LLC, was honored as one of the “Ten Best Attorneys in Illinois for Client Satisfaction in 2019” by the American Institute of Legal Counsel’s Family Law Division. The award is an acknowledgment granted only to a select few attorneys who have reached the top of their profession while doing so with the client’s satisfaction being of the most paramount importance.

The American Institute of Legal Counsel is an impartial third-party attorney rating organization that helps clients throughout the United States make educated decisions when it comes to choosing their attorney. The American Institute evaluates law firms based on ratings from both clients and peers, as well as specific criteria including awards, associations, publication, speaking engagements, education and continued education. Award-winning firms must also have no unresolved complaints with clients and be considered an industry leader by fellow attorneys.

Bradford has successfully litigated cases involving valuations of closely-held corporations, complex financial issues including tax issues, maintenance, paternity, child support, custody, and visitation issues. Bradford has been recognized by the Chicago Lawyer Magazine as one of the top “40 Attorneys Under 40.” He is also a frequent lecturer for both the Chicago Bar Association and for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.

In addition to recognizing Bradford individually, the American Institute of Legal Counsel also has named the law firm of Bradford & Gordon as one of the “Ten Best Law Firms in Illinois for Client Satisfaction” for several years in a row, acknowledging the firm’s unparalleled success achieved for the benefit of their clients.