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Kevin Lee Linder

Experienced, Aggressive Attorney representing your rights in Family Law; Bankruptcy and Disability

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- a Personal Injury client

Highly recommended

- a Chapter 13 client

Overview

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9.6

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Industry Recognition
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18 Reviews

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5 Peer Endorsements

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Contributor level 14

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Practice Areas

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Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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1300 South Eighth

Springfield, IL 62703

Office: 217-793-6477

Fax: 217-241-2089
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Linder Law office was established in 1995. We practice in the areas of Family Law; Bankruptcy; Social Security Disability and Taxation/Estate Planning/Probate... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Current or former client? Write a review 18 reviews “Client Review” Posted by: a Personal Injury client, over 5 years ago. Flag “Highly recommended” Posted by: a Chapter 13 client, almost 5 years ago. Client Review: Kevin was very knowledgeable and caring. He and paralegal, Lisa R., made my bankruptcy virtually painless. I was kept well informed by phone calls,... more Flag View all 18 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 5 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer Mr. Linder concentrates in SSD work and has an exceptional reputation in this field. I found him to be exceptionally helpful when referring a client... more Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Rohrscheib , Decatur (IL), 16 days ago I endorse this lawyer. Endorsement from lawyer: W. Hanken , Springfield (IL), 28 days ago View all 5 endorsements

Client Reviews

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18 reviews

“Client Review”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, over 5 years ago.

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“Highly recommended”

Posted by: a Chapter 13 client, almost 5 years ago.

Client Review: Kevin was very knowledgeable and caring. He and paralegal, Lisa R., made my bankruptcy virtually painless. I was kept well informed by phone calls,... more

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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

Mr. Linder concentrates in SSD work and has an exceptional reputation in this field. I found him to be exceptionally helpful when referring a client... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Rohrscheib , Decatur (IL), 16 days ago

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: W. Hanken , Springfield (IL), 28 days ago

Résumé

License

19 years since Kevin Lee Linder was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Illinois	Active And Authorized To Practice Law	1994	05/02/2013

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney at Linder Law Office	1995–present
Attorney/Shareholder at Watson & Linder LLC	2009–2011

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Missouri School of Law -- Columbia	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1992
The American College		Chartered Life Underwriter	1991

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
BV Award to Watson & Linder LC	Martindale-Hubbell	2010
Best Lawyer	Legal Force	2009

See all 6 awards

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Island Bay Yacht Club	2009–present
Board of Directors	Friends of Sangamon Auditorium	2008–present

Member	American Association for Justice	2007–present
Member	Bankruptcy Association of Southern Illinois (BASIL)	2007–present
Member	Illinois Lawyer Finder (attorney member)	2007–present
Member	National Association of Disability Examiners (NADE)	2007–present
Member	National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR)	2007–present
Member	National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives	2007–present
Member	Sangamo Club	2007–present
Member	American Bar Association (ABA)	2006–present
Member	National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)	2006–present
Member	Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)	2005–present
Member	Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Section	2005–present
Member	Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce	2002–present
Member, Board of Governors 2009 to present	American Business Club Springfield, IL Chapter	2001–present
Board of Directors	Habitat for Humanity - Springfield, Illinois	2007–2011
Board of Directors, Treasurer 2008 to present	Family Service Center Springfield, Illinois	2005–2011
Advisory Board Member	Boys & Girls Club of Springfield	2009–2010
Board of Directors and Capitol Campaign Committee	Kidzeum: Children's Museum of Health and Science in Springfield	2009–2010
Board of Directors	Springfield Ballet Company	2009–2010
President, Board of Directors	Springfield Area Arts Council	2005
Board Member	Springfield Area Arts Council	2001–2005
Vice President Board of Directors	Springfield Area Arts Council	2003–2004
National Director of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program	American Bar Association/Law Student Division	1991–1992

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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 14

Answers:	566	Legal Answers
	1	Best Answer - chosen by asker
	86	Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
	174	Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides:	9	Legal Guides
	1	Staff Pick

Cases

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome: Fully Favorable

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome: Fully Favorable

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome: Fully Favorable

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Dealing with Financial Pressures in 2010	SpringfieldMoms.org	2010
The Facts About Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection	SpringfieldMoms.org	2009

See all 7 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Social Security Disability	NBI	2013
Bankruptcy in Landlord Tenant Law	Landlord Tenant Law: How to Prosper in the New Market	2013

Divorce	Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish	2013
Social Security Disability	Social Security Disability Bootcamp	2012
Bankruptcy in Landlord Tenant Law	Landlord Tenant Law	2012
Child Support & Maintenance	Advanced Family Law	2012
Trusts used for Tax Reduction and Grantor Trusts	Trusts 101	2011
Landlord Tennant Law	Sterling Education Services	2011
Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy Law	NBI	2011
Foreclosure and Repossession	Foreclosure and Repossession in Illinois	2010
Child Custody & Finance	Family Law from A to Z	2010
Bankruptcy in the foreclosure process	Commercial & Residential Evictions	2010
Collection law & Bankruptcy	Collection Law from Start to Finish	2010
Estate Planning	Sophisticated Probate Strategies	2009
Landlord Tenant Law/Bankruptcy	Landlord Tenant Law/Bankruptcy and Ethical Considerations	2009
Bankruptcy	Handling the Bankruptcy Estate	2009
Social Security Disability law	Handling a Social Security Disability Case - Oakbrook, IL	2009
Social Security Disability Law	Handling a Social Security Disability Case - Chicago	2009
Foreclosure and Repossession	Foreclosure and Repossession in Illinois	2009
Bankruptcy and Foreclosure issues for Landlords	Springfield Area Landlords Association	2008
Medicaid	Medicaid: From Qualifying Clients to Applying for Benefits	2008
Landlord Tenant Law/Bankruptcy and Ethical Considerations	Landlord-Tenant Law in Illinois	2008
Collections and Judgments	Judgment Enforcement	2008
Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Issues - Debtor's Perspective	Foreclosure and Repossession in Illinois CLE	2008
Estate Administration	Estate Administration Procedures:Why each step is important	2008
Charitable Giving/Springfield Area Arts Council	Charitable Giving	2004
Estate Planning/Taxation	Frasca Aviation Musuem Charitable Giving/Estate Planning	1999
Estate and Business Planning	Estate and Business Planning/Prudential Insurance	1999
Charitable Giving	Charitable Giving/Lincoln Financial Advisors	1999
Deferred Compensation for Executives	Illinois Association of Park Districts	1995
Estate and Business Planning	Estate and Business Planning/CNA Insurance	1994
Estate Planning	Estate Planning/Aetna Insurance	1993
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program/Tax preparation	American Bar Association Law Student Division meeting	1993
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program/Tax preparation	American Bar Association Law Student Division meeting	1992

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Kevin Lee Linder