Attorney Profiles

Springfield, IL law firm

At Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C., we understand that selecting the correct attorney can make all the difference in your case. Whether you are—

• A businessperson in need of entity formation and contract negotiation or representation in breach of contract litigation
• An individual needing estate planning advice or representation in the probate process, divorce, or other family law matter
• A government agency or corporation with specific governmental issues ranging from legislative advocacy to a zoning request or representation before an administrative agency or municipality

—we have attorneys ready and able to meet your needs capably and efficiently.

Springfield, IL lawyers providing you a competitive edge

With years of experience serving as general counsel to the boards and executive officers of corporations and other entities throughout Central Illinois, the attorneys at Giffin, Winning have the legal knowledge and skills to represent business and corporate clients in virtually any type of commercial transaction. Our attorneys have written articles for West Publishing Company, trade association newsletters, and law journals, and they have conducted seminars for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Education and other organizations.

The firm's Springfield, IL attorneys are active in both state and local bar associations, and serve on the boards of numerous professional, cultural, educational, and civic groups.

In addition to our team's expertise, 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 the State Capital's global network.

Click the appropriate link to find out more information about each of the attorneys in our firm.

Members

Herman G. Bodewes	John L. Swartz	R. Mark Mifflin
David A. Herman	Creighton R. Castle	Paulette F. Dove
Kerri A. Doll	Tracy Pedersen

Associates

Christopher E. Sherer	Melissa G. Steward	Jennifer Walsh Hammer	Mollie M. Townsend

Of Counsel

Robert S. Cohen	Ronald W. Periard
Elizabeth Gaffney	James O'Neal

Office Manager

Jennifer Hughes

Retired

• James M. Winning
• D. Logan Giffin (1890-1980)
• Montgomery S. Winning (1892-1966)
• C. Terry Lindner (1903-1987)
• Alfred F. Newkirk (1904-1980)

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Each Springfield, Illinois attorney specializes in different areas of law. Click on the names of the attorneys below to learn more about their qualifications and experience. To contact a Springfield, Illinois attorney directly use our Quick Contact form at the top of the page or call (217) 525-1575. Our lawyers in Springfield, IL are ready to assist with your specific legal matter.

*Member firms practice independently and are not in a relationship for the joint practice of law.