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

4.7
111 reviews

900 Community Drive, Springfield, IL 62703, U.S.A.

Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Governmental Affairs and 44 more

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

Celebrating A Century of Experience, Dedication & Excellence in Central Illinois

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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Champion Badge Gold

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Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. got this award in 2021

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Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 17, 2017
Hired Attorney Christopher Sherer

Mr. Sherer has a way of making his client comfortable and keeps things in perspective for his clients. His staff and himself keep clients well informed on all counts. If you don't understand something he is wonderful and without hesitation will breaking it down into simpler terms for you. If your looking for an Attorney that is attentive, responsive, fair and makes you comfortable as possible. He is the Attorney you want!!

 
Response from Christopher Sherer
November 17, 2017
I'm very grateful for your kinds words, and I'm glad that I was able to help you. Thank you for your trust in me.
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 31, 2017
Hired Attorney Christopher Sherer

I had an incredibly positive experience working with Mr. Sherer. He explained things in terms that made perfect sense to me with no hesitation. He was always quick to reply to my emails, even if they were trivial. His professionalism is second to none. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal counsel.

Response from Christopher Sherer
January 31, 2017
Thank you for your recommendation and your feedback. I value the relationship we developed.
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 03, 2026
Hired Attorney Jackson Fredman

Jackson B. Fredman represented me during a complicated case of mine that lasted about 2 years. Although it was complicated, having him represent me made things feel a lot lighter. He has clear direction, great communication, trustworthy, efficient, and knows how to show up in a court room! Not only is he professional and efficient with his work, he can make you laugh along a tough journey. I truly am very thankful I had him to fight for me, I would definitely recommend coming to him for your family services needs! He won our case!!!

 
Family Law
Posted by William
August 27, 2024
Hired Attorney Christopher Sherer

Excellent lawyer. Being a man of clear, concise words in surveys, I really don’t have 200 characters to use. This is an unnecessary requirement of yours in order to provide a good, satisfactory review

Family Law
Posted by Sarah
May 13, 2021
Hired Attorney Christopher Sherer

Chris made my custody hearings more bearable. I'm very thankful I had a knowledgable professional guiding me through a stressful time. His representation and advice lead to a good outcome for me and my son. I appreciated his assistant Leigh's work on my case, too. They both responded quickly and answered all of my questions.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 22, 2021
Hired Attorney Christopher Sherer

I have never had an experience with a lawyer before so this whole process i was going through was a bit stressful. However, after my initial meeting with Chris i felt much better about everything. Chris does a fantastic job at walking through the process as a whole and breaking down pieces that might be confusing to help better understand what's going on. I obviously had a lot of questions about the divorce process and Chris did a great job at suggesting but not pushing ideas, he would say "this is what i have seen work in the past but at the end of the day you need to do what you feel comfortable with". I really appreciated that as i have heard some horror stories from friends about their experiences with lawyers. Another nice thing about Chris was that it wasn't always work talk with him, he took a genuine interest in my life outside of the case which again I'm not sure a lot of other lawyers would do. If you are looking for a lawyer would highly recommend Chris Sherer

 
Response from Christopher Sherer
January 22, 2021
Thank you for your positive review. We work hard to make difficult situations as simple and easy as we can, and we're very happy to know that we hit that goal with your situation. I'm glad that I have been able to get to know you.
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 28, 2018
Hired Law Firm

Chris is a tremendous attorney. I spoke with 4 other attorneys prior to finding him, and he was the only one who seemed interested in my divorce case. He was very thorough, understanding, knowledgeable and always had an answer for every hurdle along the way. You cannot do better than Chris Sherer.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 31, 2017
Hired Attorney Christopher Sherer

Chris was a GREAT lawyer! He did an outstanding job from beginning to end! He didn't disappoint me even once. His staff is amazing, Leigh is wonderful, and Chris was always available to answer my calls. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone and everyone! Chris if your reading this- I truly appreciate you.

Response from Christopher Sherer
July 31, 2017
Thank you very much for your kind words. It was our pleasure to assist you.
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
February 07, 2017
Hired Attorney Christopher Sherer

I couldn't be more pleased with the efforts from Chris! He explained the whole process in a way that made sense to me. He also always remembered to check in to see if I had any questions. He's straightforward, knows the law front and back, and if very personable to go along with it. You can't ask for a better combination of traits while going through the legal process. Highly recommend him!

 
Response from Christopher Sherer
February 07, 2017
Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad that we could help.
Government
Posted by anonymous
February 07, 2017
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Areas of Law

  • Business Law 11
    • Business 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
    • Family Business Law
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Commercial Litigation
  • Government 1
    • Governmental Affairs
  • Family Law 5
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Visitation Rights
    • Adoptions
    • Paternity
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Appellate Litigation
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Defense
  • Real Estate 1
    • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Wills & Trusts
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Probate
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Litigation 4
    • Securities Litigation
    • Complex Litigation
    • Civil Litigation
    • Estate Litigation
  • Qui Tam Litigation
  • Administrative Law 1
    • Administrative Hearings and Appeals
  • Alcoholic Beverages 1
    • Liquor Liability
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Banking Law 1
    • Commercial Banking
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Commercial Bankruptcy
  • Construction Law 3
    • Construction Accidents
    • Construction Litigation
    • Mechanics Liens
  • Contracts
  • Debtor and Creditor
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use

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  • Firm History
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    1911

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