Recent News and Press

Mitch Gordon Named Litigator of the Year

CHICAGO – Mitchell Gordon founding partner of Bradford & Gordon, LLC, was named a 2020 Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. Gordon was chosen for this honor based on his knowledge, skill, experience and success as a seasoned litigator. Less than 0.3% of attorneys are nominated for this distinction. Gordon is the author of Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements, published by the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) and teaches continuing legal education courses to other practitioners on various areas of family law. Gordon has been recognized as one of “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty...
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Derek Bradford featured in Crain’s Roundtable on Executive Divorce

CHICAGO – Derek Bradford, one of the founding partners of Bradford & Gordon, LLC, was featured in Crain’s Chicago Business’ Roundtable Discussion about Executive Divorce in the magazine’s October 16, 2019 issue. In the roundtable, Derek addressed some major concerns of C-level executives as they consider divorce, including matters of maintenance (formerly known as alimony), parenting rights, and privacy. Bradford & Gordon has years of experience working with high-level executives, and Derek was chosen to represent the firm for this roundtable because of his deep understanding of the complex nature of these kind of divorces. Derek Bradford has successfully litigated...
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Bradford & Gordon featured in CS Magazine Q&A on Women and Divorce

CHICAGO – Derek Bradford and Mitchell Gordon, founding partners of Bradford & Gordon, LLC, were featured in a CS magazine Q&A about Women & Divorce in the magazine’s September 2019 issue. In the Q&A, Derek and Mitch addressed some of the most commonly asked questions that they receive from female clients. They also offered advice for mothers who work both in and outside the home. CS magazine is widely regarded at Chicago’s preeminent luxury lifestyle publication, acting as the local authority on the city’s top tastemakers and personalities. Derek Bradford has successfully litigated cases involving valuations of closely-held corporations, complex...
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Chicago Lawyer Magazine Names Derek Bradford a Top Divorce Lawyer

CHICAGO – Derek Bradford, founding partner of Bradford & Gordon, LLC, was named a 2019 Top Divorce Lawyer by Chicago Lawyer magazine. Bradford received this distinction based on a survey of his peer 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.