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Brian David Pondenis

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Overview

Practice Areas

54% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
4 years, 275 cases
24% Bankruptcy / Chapter 13
3 years, 35 cases
10% Litigation
3 years, 8 cases
10% Bankruptcy / Debt
4 years, 100 cases
2% Constitutional
6 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (20 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

25 W. Lincoln St.

Charleston, IL 61920
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209 N. Central

Paris, IL 61832
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916 N. Vermilion

Danville, IL 61832
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English

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I am an attorney practicing in east central Illinois and western Indiana, including the Charleston, Paris/Terre Haute, Effingham, and Danville areas. I... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 3 reviews “If you want results go to Brian!” Posted by: Mary, 8 months ago. Client Review: We had no choice but to see Brian and I can tell you we are glad we got such a caring person to represent us! First of all, when we got to his... more Flag “Thanks is not enough!” Posted by: a Chapter 7 client, 8 months ago. Client Review: Hello Brian, Just a note to express our sincere thanks to you for representing us in our bankuptcy case. You did a fantastic job, going above and... more Flag View all 3 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 1 endorsement Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer Brian Pondenis is a great attorney who cares about his clients. Brian is also one of the best legal brief writers that I know. I could go on but I... more Endorsement from lawyer: Donald Knuckey , Henry (IL), 7 months ago

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Average Client Rating

Former client? Write a review

3 reviews

“If you want results go to Brian!”

Posted by: Mary, 8 months ago.

Client Review: We had no choice but to see Brian and I can tell you we are glad we got such a caring person to represent us! First of all, when we got to his... more

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“Thanks is not enough!”

Posted by: a Chapter 7 client, 8 months ago.

Client Review: Hello Brian, Just a note to express our sincere thanks to you for representing us in our bankuptcy case. You did a fantastic job, going above and... more

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1 endorsement

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Brian Pondenis is a great attorney who cares about his clients. Brian is also one of the best legal brief writers that I know. I could go on but I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Donald Knuckey , Henry (IL), 7 months ago

Résumé

License

5 years since Brian David Pondenis was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Illinois	Active And Authorized To Practice Law	2006	03/06/2012
Indiana	Authorized to practice law	2009	01/11/2010
Iowa	Authorized to practice law	2011	04/26/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney at Ostling & Associates, Ltd.	2010–present
Trustee at Village of Broadlands	2009–present

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Illinois College of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2006
Western Illinois University	Biology	BS - Bachelor of Science	2000

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Local Government Section Council Member	ISBA	2010

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Iowa State Bar Association	2011-present
Member	Indiana State Bar Association	2009-present

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Contribution

Contributor Level 6

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Cases

In re L---

Outcome: Recovery of damages for the client.

A.-- v. R.--

Outcome: Case dismissed (in client's favor)

A., Inc. v. R.

Outcome: Dismissed (in debtor's favor)