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Phone: (217) 525-1571

Address: 1 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, IL 62701

Swartz John L Atty

Family Law

Divorce
Child Support
Our attorneys are adept at handling difficult cases with compassionate counsel. We help parents and family members develop a framework for allocating parental responsibilities, custody, visitation, child support, and other related issues that serve the best interest of the client and the family.
Child Custody and Visitation
A substantial portion of Chris’ practice focuses on representing spouses and parents in virtually all types of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, parentage, and modifications. He has also completed the required training that is necessary for appointment in contested child custody and visitation matters and is regularly appointed as mediator.
Adoption
Premarital Agreement
Guardianship

Criminal Law

Criminal Defense
Jason was born in Geneseo, Illinois. Mr. Vincent received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Colorado State University and his Juris Doctor from the Southern Illinois University School of Law where he served as the Associate Justice of the Moot Court Trial Team. Mr. Vincent concentrates his practice on family law as well as both federal and state criminal defense. Mr. Vincent is licensed to practice in Illinois and was admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois and United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
Wrongful Death
Traffic Violations
We represent clients facing state and federal criminal charges and traffic violations. We also handle appeals and post-conviction relief.
Fraud
Represented a business in a class action alleging breach of implied warranty of merchantability pursuant to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, breach of implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose pursuant to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, violation of Section 2304(d) of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, unjust enrichment and violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act
Misdemeanors
During to the difficult process of criminal defense, the attorney team at Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. is committed to defending the rights of individuals accused of felonies, misdemeanors and other violations.

Business and Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions
Business Formation
Business Disputes
Herman Bodewes brings over 50 years of experience as a recognized leader in the areas of general business law, governmental law/lobbying, regulatory affairs, and complex estate planning.
Business Transactions
Limited Liability Companies
Previously, Creighton was an associate at Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe in Chicago where he advised on tax issues affecting real estate investment trusts (“REITS”), partnerships, and limited liability companies, and engaged in due diligence projects involving acquisitions of publicly held REITs. Prior to his employment with Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe, he held a Tax Manager position with Ernst & Young LLP where he advised on tax issues for publicly held REITS, real estate developers, and entrepreneurial type service and manufacturing companies. Prior to his involvement with Ernst & Young LLP in its Chicago office, Creighton was a Tax Senior with Ernst & Young LLP at its National Tax Department in Washington, D.C. where he focused his practice on taxation of partnerships, joint ventures and limited liability companies, drafted IRS ruling requests and tax opinion letters, and advised on a variety of federal and state income tax issues referred by its practice offices.
Construction Contracts
Trade Secrets
Intellectual Property
Unfair Competition
Represented a subsidiary of a major healthcare business in an action arising from the asset acquisition of a business. The plaintiff sought in excess of $5 million, alleged violations of RICO, unfair trade practices, trademark infringement, unfair competition, unjust enrichment, conversion, defamation and breaches of contract
Antitrust

Employment Law

Wrongful Termination
Employment Discrimination
Represented a business and other individual defendants in an employment discrimination matter before the City of Springfield Office of Community Relations
Employment Contract
Employment Litigation
Our labor and employment law team at Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. covers a full range of labor and employment issues in diverse industries.

Property Law

Real Estate Litigation
Creighton Castle concentrates his practice in tax planning and controversies, business advising and transactions, real estate matters, estate planning, and probate matters.
Construction Litigation
David A. Herman is an experienced civil litigator who has represented clients in complex litigation in both state and federal courts. In his 24 years of practice, David has handled hundreds of cases in Illinois state courts, federal courts, and before administrative agencies involving diverse areas of the law, including: Illinois procurement contract law, Illinois election law, Illinois residential real estate disclosure law, products liability law, health law, commercial law, constitutional law, construction law, municipal law, employment law, real estate law, administrative law, warranty law, outdoor advertising law, insurance coverage disputes, personal injury, tort, fraud, property damage, insurance defense, contracts, tax, business disputes, and replevin. These cases vary in value from small claims cases to cases involving contracts worth billions of dollars.
Real Estate Transactions
Creighton has assisted hundreds of businesses, both privately and publicly held regarding associations with legal issues involving their formation and operation, including contractual disputes. His practice also includes merger, acquisition, purchase and sale transactions. Among these, he has served as counsel for the sale of several nursing homes, industrial facilities, and major beer distributorships. He assists businesses with succession planning and individuals with their estate plans. Creighton regularly assists not-for-profit organizations with their acquisition of 501(c) status, and governance issues, as well as ongoing management of their legal issues. Creighton has served as counsel on numerous residential and commercial real estate transactions. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Midtown and is a past president of that organization. He is also on the board of directors for the Elizabeth Ann Seton Program.
Easement
Land Use and Zoning
In an evolving political climate, we have extensive experience representing and lobbying for our clients regarding complex challenges like zoning and land use law issues.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Property Damage
Jason joined Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C as an Associate in 2014 and was recently selected by Leading Lawyers as an Emerging Lawyer. Throughout his legal career, Jason has concentrated his practice in the areas of municipal and local government law and civil appeals. Jason advises the firm's multiple local government clients on issues of governance, transactions and contracts, personnel, appropriations, as well as personal injury and property damage claims. He has served as hearing officer in administrative adjudications of ordinance violations for multiple municipalities. Additionally, Jason has represented local government electoral boards in hearing objections to petitions of candidacy. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Government Bar Association.

Health Law

Personal Injury
Complex civil litigation is one of the areas where Mark excels. He brings extensive experience in all levels of court work (from state administrative agency through the Illinois Supreme Court and federal courts) and a wide range of case circumstances where he has obtained favorable results for his clients. Mark represents several insurance companies and their insureds in a variety of contexts, both personal and commercial. These matters involve issues as diverse as personal injury defense, commercial defense and coverage questions.

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
Through our estate planning process, we help to create a customized plan for each family and individual based on the unique needs and circumstances. We offer advising and representation designed to accomplish your goals and reflect your legacy, with services such as...
Wills
From wills and trusts to complex tax savings plans and probate litigation, our probate team at Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. ensures your family is secure for generations to come.
Trusts
Mr. Swartz is available in the fields of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, municipal law, real estate, wills, trusts and probate matters.
Power of Attorney
Probate

Finance Law

Bankruptcy
Represented a chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee in an action seeking denial of discharge. The debtor was denied a discharge of his liabilities listed that were in excess of $10 million
Foreclosure
Tax Law
As a Registered Certified Public Accountant, Creighton possesses over 20 years of professional experience in tax planning. Creighton has successfully litigated and negotiated tax matters for clients, has represented clients before the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service, and has extensive litigation and consulting experience relating to the Illinois franchise tax.
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