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Scott Trout, Courtney Knox Recognized By National Advocates

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The National AdvocatesCordell & Cordell family law attorneys Scott Trout and Courtney Knox each recently received recognition from The National Advocates.

Mr. Trout – who is the firm’s Managing/Executive Partner, CEO –  was named to The National Advocates Top 100 List. The list is an invitation-only organization composed of the Top 100 attorneys from each state or region who serve individuals and families needing attorneys to represent them in the American legal system.

Scott Trout
Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout

Top 100 members exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence and performance in their area of specialty.

Ms. Knox – who is a team leader in Cordell & Cordell’s Pittsburgh office – was named to The National Advocates Top 40 under 40 list. The list is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young attorneys who take pride in guiding individuals and families that need an advocate on their side in the American legal system.

Cordell & Cordell family law attorney Courtney Knox
Cordell & Cordell Team Leader Courtney Knox

Membership is invitation only, and is extended exclusively to those individuals under the age of 40 who meet stringent qualifications and specialize in the legal practice of Matrimonial and Family Law, Bankruptcy Law, Immigration Law, Social Security Disability Law, Employment Law and Wills, Trusts and Estates Law.

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

Written by Joseph E. Cordell

Co-Founder, Principal Partner
Joseph E. Cordell, founder of Cordell & Cordell family law offices

Joseph E. Cordell is the Principal Partner at Cordell and Cordell, P.C., which he founded in 1990 with his wife, Yvonne. Over the past 25 years, the firm has grown to include more than 100 offices in 30 states, as well as internationally in the United Kingdom. Mr. Cordell is licensed to practice in the states of Illinois and Missouri and received his LL.M. from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Joseph E. Cordell was named one of the Top 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Missouri.

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