Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C.

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  • Established in 1911
  • Firm Size 11
  • Celebrating A Century of Experience, Dedication & Excellence in Central Illinois

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    4.7/5.0 (75)
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About this firm

Since 1911, the law firm of Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. has been providing exceptional legal services to individuals, businesses, and governmental agencies throughout Central Illinois. Our lawyers in Springfield, IL combine years of substantial litigation experience in both federal and state courts with concentrations in a wide array of legal disciplines.

Giffin, Winning concentrates in the areas of legislative and governmental affairs, real estate development, agricultural economics, and business transactions in the banking and commercial spheres. Attorneys from our firm have written articles for West Publishing Company, trade association newsletters, and law journals. They have also conducted seminars for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Education and other organizations.

The firm counts among its clients numerous insurance companies, trade associations, manufacturers and distributors, financial institutions, professional and consulting firms, general contractors, health care facilities, transportation companies, real estate developers, governmental units, and universities. Giving you a competitive edge

A Springfield, Illinois attorney from our firm taps into the different specialties offered by the diverse team of Giffin, Winning to meet the unique needs of each client. In order to maintain a comprehensive approach to the practice of law, the firm continues to recruit lawyers from the ranks of prosecutors, judicial law clerks, and governmental agencies alike.

In addition, the firm is a member of the State Capital Group, an invitation-only group of 145 preeminent independent law firms, giving its attorneys access to the expertise of lawyers throughout State Capital's global network. Experienced representation from skilled Springfield, IL lawyers

At Giffin, Winning, our diverse areas of practice include the following:

General Civil Litigation

Appellate Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Business Litigation

Insurance Defense

Motorcycle Accidents

Securities Litigation

Corporate/Business Law

Business Law

Real Estate Law

Estate Planning

Probate

Wills & Trusts

Family Law

Governmental Affairs

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For advice or representation on a specific legal matter from a Springfield, Illinois attorney, contact Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. to schedule a consultation with one of the firm's experienced attorneys.

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Areas of Practice (47)

  • Business Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Governmental Affairs
  • Family Law
  • Business Litigation
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Real Estate Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Wills & Trusts
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Securities Litigation
  • Limited Liability Company Law
  • Franchises and Franchising
  • Buying and Selling of Businesses
  • Business Planning
  • Partnership Law
  • Business Formation
  • Small Business Law
  • Closely Held Business Law
  • Joint Ventures
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Visitation Rights
  • Adoptions
  • Paternity
  • Litigation
  • Complex Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Qui Tam Litigation
  • Estate Litigation
  • Administrative Hearings and Appeals
  • Administrative Law
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Liquor Liability
  • Mediation
  • Banking Law
  • Commercial Banking
  • Commercial Bankruptcy
  • Family Business Law
  • Construction Accidents
  • Construction Litigation
  • Mechanics Liens
  • Contracts
  • Debtor and Creditor
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
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Procurement Contract Litigation, Product's Liability Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Tax Litigation, Insurance Coverage Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Property Damage Litigation, Warranty Litigation, Replevin Litigation, Municipal Law, Constitutional Litigation, Construction Litigation, Illinois Election Law, Employment Litigation, ERISA Litigation, Administrative Law, Agricultural Law, ANIMAL LAW, Lobbying, Arbitration, Estate Planning, Banking Law, Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate View More

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Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Federal & State Taxation, Real Estate Transactions, Business Formation & Transaction, Recent Business Transactions/Contracts View More

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Governmental Law, Litigation, Election Law, Family Law

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Springfield, IL

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Local Government Law, Township Law, County Government Law, Administrative Hearings and Appeals, Administrative Litigation, Construction Law, Zoning, Planning and Land Use, Criminal Law View More

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Labor and Employment, School Law, Civil Litigation

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4.7/5.0 (75 reviews)

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  • Communication

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  • Legal Experience

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