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November 20, 2024

> Cordell & Cordell Promotes Lisa F. Karges to Executive Partner

ST. LOUIS (October 31, 2024) – Cordell & Cordell, the nation’s largest domestic litigation law firm, announced today the promotion of Lisa F. Karges to Executive Partner. In her new position, Ms. Karges will lead the firm’s education and attorney development initiatives, focusing on empowering employees through exclusive programs such as New Employee Orientation, Cordell […]

Joseph E. Cordell, founder of Cordell & Cordell family law offices Joseph E. Cordell

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September 26, 2024

> Joseph P. Breda Joins Cordell & Cordell As New CEO

ST. LOUIS (September 11, 2024) – Cordell & Cordell, a domestic litigation law firm and one of the largest family law firms in the United States, today announced the appointment of Joseph P. Breda as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Partner, following an extensive search process. Mr. Breda brings more than a decade […]

Joseph E. Cordell, founder of Cordell & Cordell family law offices Joseph E. Cordell

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June 12, 2024

> Cordell & Cordell Announces Promotion of Michelle L. Ferreri to Partner

ST. LOUIS, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cordell & Cordell, a leading family law firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Michelle L. Ferreri to Management Partner. With her exceptional legal skills and unwavering dedication to clients and the Firm, Ms. Ferreri has proven herself as a valuable asset. A South Jersey native, Ms. Ferreri is […]

Joseph E. Cordell, founder of Cordell & Cordell family law offices Joseph E. Cordell

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June 12, 2024

> Cordell & Cordell Announces Legal Education Seminar in Dallas

Dallas, TX – Cordell & Cordell, one of the nation’s largest domestic litigation firms, is offering a FREE continuing legal education (CLE) seminar in Dallas for Texas attorneys. For over 20 years, Cordell & Cordell has been providing education to the legal community, and this FREE seminar is set to be an exceptional opportunity for […]

Joseph E. Cordell, founder of Cordell & Cordell family law offices Joseph E. Cordell

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June 03, 2024

> New Hampshire Union Leader Covers Cordell & Cordell Expansion

The New Hampshire Union Leader recently covered Cordell & Cordell’s expansion into the Bedford, N.H., market. In an article published on Dec. 30, 2019, Cordell & Cordell CEO Scott Trout discussed the firm’s mission. “We are more pro-family than anything else,” Mr. Trout said. “We are not representing dads to take away the rights of […]

Joseph E. Cordell, founder of Cordell & Cordell family law offices Joseph E. Cordell

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June 03, 2024

> Joseph Cordell Discusses Financial Advisors and Divorce

Financial advisors and divorce are the focus in Cordell & Cordell Principal Partner Joseph Cordell’s recent column for Financial Advisor Magazine. In his August 2014 article, “Five Steps to Helping Divorcing Clients,” Mr. Cordell outlines different actions financial advisors can take to better prepare themselves for dealing with clients going through divorce. Mr. Cordell emphasizes the […]

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May 13, 2024

> Cordell & Cordell To Continue Free Weekly Webinars Covering COVID-19 And Divorce

Going through a divorce while facing the coronavirus pandemic is having major implications on uncertain circumstances involved in divorce, such as custody, alimony, and child support. That’s why Cordell & Cordell will now be hosting free weekly live webinars on Thursdays beginning at 1 p.m. CT, to answer questions about the coronavirus and its impact […]

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May 13, 2024

> Lisa Karges Receives Board Certification From Florida Bar

Cordell & Cordell Tampa divorce attorney Lisa F. Karges recently received board certification in the area of Marital & Family Law from the Florida Bar, a designation earned by just seven percent of eligible Florida Bar members – approximately 4,800 lawyers. Board certified lawyers have met the Florida Bar’s highest standards for special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various […]

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May 13, 2024

> Male Client Receives Alimony; Cordell & Cordell Attorney Successfully Defends Appeal

By arguing the law had to be gender blind, Cordell & Cordell Omaha divorce lawyer Jamie Kinkaid successfully defended an appeal allowing her male client to receive an alimony award. The Nebraska Court of Appeals ruled the lower court was reasonable in awarding alimony to the husband, Ms. Kinkaid’s client, not based on need but more so […]

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