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Diane Brazen Gordon received her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana, and her law degree from the University of Iowa, College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Texas and Illinois. She was a law clerk for the Honorable Gerald D. Fines, United States Bankruptcy Judge, Central District of Illinois, and has been practicing primarily in the area of bankruptcy law for over twenty-five years.
Diane served as Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee, ABA Section of Family Law. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Bar Foundation, a board member of the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County, and a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, and the Federal Trial Bar of the Northern District of Illinois. She is also a member of American Bankruptcy Institute, The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and The National Association of Consumer Advocates.
Ms. Gordon has spoken at many professional conferences on the topic of bankruptcy, including national conferences for the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Several of her articles have been published, including Featured Article: Marital Debt Disputes in Chapter 13: Is the Debt a DSO?; American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, Volume XXXIII, No. 3, March 2014 (reprinted in Best of ABI 2014).
Diane is an adjunct faculty member at a local community college, teaching bankruptcy law in a paralegal studies program. Diane is also Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification.*
* The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and the certificate, award, or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
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Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
My go-to girl
Ms. Brazen is not only a wealth of knowledge but very honest. I was fortunate to have her on a couple of cases against me. She was able to negotiate a reasonable settlement on one case while fighting to dismiss the second. She very thorough and competent. I feel comfortable calling her when I need he...
Posted by Fiona | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Made a depressing process so much better!
There aren't enough words to describe how wonderful Diane is at handling not only the practicalities of filing bankruptcy, but also the emotional aspects. From the very beginning I could tell she had my best interests at heart, and was determined to make it as easy a process as possible. And I wa...
Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Exceptional Representation
Diane was not only a very knowledgeable attorney who gave us expert guidance in our very challenging situation but she was also extremely kind, supportive and not judgmental in any way. We would never have imagined in our wildest dreams that we would ever have to face anything like bankruptcy but une...
Posted by Ken | November 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Extremely Pleased, Highly Recommended
Diane is extremely knowledgeable and was very helpful throughout our case. She has a very professional and calm demeanor. She responded promptly to calls and emails and explained things to the level of detail that we would understand. We did a lot of research on bankruptcy ahead of time and had a ...
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Worked Hard to Achieve Resolution in Difficult Bankruptcy Case
Had a difficult bankruptcy case - married but filing separately from spouse, and above-average income; Diane worked extremely hard on my behalf and the result was fair. Diane's communication with me was excellent and she took time to explain the intricacies of the Code to help me better understand t...
"When my divorce clients need a bankruptcy attorney who is sharp, knowledgeable, and practical, I recommend Diane without hesitation. For years I have trusted her to treat my clients as I do, and she has never once let me down or disappointed my clients. Her advice is direct, candid, accurate, and cost effective. For all these reasons I confidently endorse her."
"I endorse Diane Brazen Gordon. She is knowledgeable in a multitude of legal matters and is truly interested in helping clients succeed."
"Diane has been a trusted colleague for many years. She is highly ethical, trustworthy, and knowledgeable in all facets of bankruptcy law. Highly recommended!"
"Diane is a very well-respected bankruptcy attorney in the field. I've known her and have seen her work over at least 10 years. She is honest, trustworthy, and works hard to get the best results for her clients. She is very knowledgeable, and I recommend her without any hesitation."
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2016 - Present
Association of Women Attorneys of Lake CountyBoard Member
2016 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2016 - Present
ShalvaBoard Member
2014 - 2016
North Shore LawPresident
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Bankruptcy and Marital Debt
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Fair Debt Collection Practice Act
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Drowning in Debt
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