Bradford Lebrun Bennett

Bradford Lebrun Bennett

also known as Bradford Bennett, Brad Bennett

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

150 S. Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL

About Bradford

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Brad has litigated and settled hundreds of divorce and post-divorce matters involving children, alimony, enforcement, modifications, hidden money, dissipation, division of assets, & prenuptial agreements.

18 years | 500 cases

50%
Child Custody 25%

Brad has litigated and settled hundreds of child-related matters involving parentage, post-decree, custody, parenting time, child support, extracurriculars, healthcare, enforcement, modifications, and college.

18 years | 500 cases

25%
Family 25%

Brad also offers family law consultancy and nationwide divorce coaching services to support self-represented individuals as well as those with attorneys who feel unsettled by the legal process.

4 years | 50 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 1 year

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2025

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Bennett Law LLC

150 S. Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606

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Bradford Lebrun Bennett's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | January 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional

From the initial consultation to our first court appearance Brad showed great knowledge and demonstrated his experience. Brad was able to help me gain temporary custody of my son during a turbulent time in my life. His team is fast and available for any questions I had. Brad would also call just to c...heck in and see how I was doing which I think is a great show of compassion and professionalism on his part. Overall I am very satisfied in retaining Brad.

Posted by Teresa | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Bennett & Bangser- Excellent

I was referred to Brad Bennett through a close friend. From the time we had our first consultation, and I had the pleasure of meeting Marc Bangser, I knew that everything was going to be okay- that I had the right team by my side representing me. Divorce is a very complicated thing, Brad and Marc ma...de me feel safe, secure and confident in all ways, in all steps. During the process, I was able to let go of the logistical side and really focus on the emotional one knowing that Brad and Mark had a strong grip on my best options, my best interest always in front. Talented, kind, diligent, problem-solving and loyal- these gentlemen are a prize. Customer service is in one word, excellent. It has been a true pleasure being represented by Bennett & Bangser.

Posted by Rolanda | March 19, 2015 | Family

Excellent

Working with Brad Bennett and his team was a real pleasure and a lifesaver! After working with several lawyers that left us in the dark and feeling hopeless, we decided that we would reach out to Brad and take a shot at working with one more lawyer. For the first time in a couple years and four diffe...rent lawyer consultations, we had someone (Brad Bennett) give us hope in finding a resolution to our case! He had options for us that no other lawyer had given us and was extremely knowledgeable! He took on our case and worked diligently to find the best resolution. Brad and his team were extremely patient and persistent with our case and kept us in the loop every step of the way! There were times we thought our case would never end or that the outcome wouldn’t be favorable, but Brad and the rest of his team always found a way to reassure us that things would get straightened out. Everyone was very professional and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. They cared about us and our case and it showed in their work. Without Brad and his team, we would be in a very difficult situation. After a whole year battle, Brad and team were able to get the best resolution possibly for our case! We are extremely thankful for their help and would recommend anyone going through any type of family law matter to go to Bennett & Bangser, LLC.

Posted by Tory | September 21, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Bennett and Banger Lam - 5 stars

Within a divorce process that I'm sure we'd all prefer to avoid, the experience of working with Brad Bennett and Marc Bangser was a silver lining. Their level of legal knowledge, compassion and willingness to understand the entire situation from the client's point of view clearly sets them apart in ...the field. While my understanding of the law and dealings with lawyers has been VERY limited in the past, I had exposure to opposing counsel and other lawyers throughout the divorce process and ALWAYS felt comfortable that Marc and Brad were several levels above everyone else in terms of their approach and understanding of the law. You will quickly feel comfortable that when teamed with Bennett and Bangser, you are receiving the best advice possible. The other differentiator is the fact that they tailor their approach to you. They do not have a singular approach that is applied to all clients and all cases, but rather they take the time to understand the client's perspective to determine when to be flexible and when to be firm. If you are looking for help in a family legal matter, you will be hard pressed to do better than Bennett & Bangser.

Posted by Jerry | April 19, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended

Through a very long and challenging post-decree divorce process, including several petitions, Bradford Bennett remained the consummate professional. His honesty, integrity, confidence, expertise and compassion alongside his vast knowledge of the law, resulted in a successful and favorable agreement, ...avoiding an un-necessary trial. Bradford was prompt to return calls or emails from myself and from the opposing counsel, even when they were frequently evasive.  When required, Bradford was compelling and forceful with the OC, yet diplomatic so as to de-escalate issues when they arose. He was a master at the written law yet creative in finding solutions when it appeared we were at a standstill. Throughout the duration of our 18 months together, Bradford consistently remained on-task and fast-paced, yet empathetic to situations that arose.  Our situation caused me to run on high emotions at times, however; each time I spoke with Bradford, it immediately disarmed me. He helped maintain my focus on the true issues and kept me focused on the bigger picture, not getting caught up in the details. He had a perspective and a context that constantly reassured me, calmed me, and decreased the enormous anxiety I was feeling. I would highly recommend Bradford as your representation and while I am quite certain that as a result of his tireless efforts and a hugely favorable outcome for me,  I will not be in this situation again, I would un-doubtably hire him again in the future.

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Bradford Lebrun Bennett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Casey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I 100% endorse this lawyer. Brad is a very compassionate and detailed orientated attorney. He will always go the extra mile to get the best results for his clients."

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Judith Jenz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brad is a strong advocate for his clients and a skilled practioner."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Bennett. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Raiford Palmer

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Brad as opposing counsel on a complex divorce matter recently. Brad is responsive, communicative, well-versed in the law, and a cool head under pressure. He is always looking out for his client's best interest but has a very realistic view of what is reasonable in terms of settlement in a case. This means he can save his clients time and money and get cases resolved more quickly. I hope to work with Brad in the future."

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Anthony Andreano

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Brad's style was very aggressive and so both sides were ready to try the case. BUT he never lost sight that settlement - if it can be reached - is generally the best result as parties have more flexibility in fashioning terms they each want (or can live with) rather than what a judge wants. Our case settled."

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Anthony Vechiola

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Brad was a strong advocate for his client and very professional to work against."

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Marc Bangser

Family lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brad was a partner at the firm that I joined out of the State's Attorney's Office, and it was immediately evident that he had a depth of knowledge in family law that was well beyond his time in the field. After a year of working together we decided to start Bennett & Bangser, and choosing to align myself with a stellar attorney and person like Brad was the best professional decision I've ever made. If you're looking for a high-integrity, communicative and tenacious lawyer, Brad's your guy."

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Douglas Borthwick

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph O'Brien

Family lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Angela Henderson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Kulerski

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Brad and I practice law in the same divorce courts. His work and his professionalism are of the highest caliber."

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Sarah Casey

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Judith Jenz

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Raiford Palmer

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Anthony Vechiola

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Anthony Andreano

Family lawyer

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Marc Bangser

Family lawyer

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Angela Henderson

Guardianship lawyer

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Sean McCumber

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J. Kulerski

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Leading Lawyer in Family Law, Leading Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2017

Emerging Lawyer in Family Law, Leading Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Lawyers in Matrimonial & Family Law, The National Advocates

2016

Top 100 Lawyers in Matrimonial & Family Law, The National Advocates

2016

Emerging Lawyer in Family Law, Leading Lawyers

2016

Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Lawyers in Matrimonial & Family Law, The National Advocates

2015

Emerging Lawyer in Family Law, Leading Lawyers

2015

Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2010

CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Family Law Procedure, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law

2010

Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2009

Pro Bono Service Award, DuPage County Bar Association

2009

CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Children & Divorce, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law

2005

CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Advanced Legal Writing, Golden Gate University School of Law

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Managing Partner, Bennett Law LLC

2014 - 2019

Partner, Bennett & Bangser, LLC

2007 - 2014

Partner, Bennett Law Firm, LLC

Associations

2008 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2022

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2017 - 2026

Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts

Member

2015 - 2016

Illinois State Bar Association, Child Law Section

Member

2012 - 2015

Illinois State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2012 - 2013

DuPage County Bar Association Media Committee

Chair

2011 - 2012

DuPage County Bar Association Media Committee

Vice Chair

2009 - 2018

Will County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2016

DuPage County Bar Association, Family Law and Practice Committee

Member

2007 - 2020

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2020

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

Education

2024

College for Divorce Coaching

CDC Certified Divorce Coach ®

2017

Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®

2017

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

Certified Collaborative Family Law Attorney

2016

Northwestern University - School of Professional Studies

Certified Mediator

2012

IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law

Master of Laws (LLM) in Family Law

2006

Golden Gate University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD)

2006

Golden Gate University School of Law

Real Estate Law Specialization Certificate

2003

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology & Criminal Justice

Publications

2016

Illinois State Bar Association - Child Law Division News Proposed Bill May Provide Remedy in Aftermath of Embryo Dispute

2014

Illinois State Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division News Knowing Your Judge - Behind the Black Robe

2013

Illinois State Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division News More Things You Never Learned in Law School

Languages

English

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