Chris joined Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. in 2004 and concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, state and local government law, general civil litigation, and appeals. Chris also represents several corporate clients and individual business owners in a variety of contexts, both personal and commercial.
PUBLICATIONS:
“Summary of Line-of-Duty Death Benefits for Firefighters in Illinois” (last modified Oct. 2010) http://www.sfm.illinois.gov/documents/LODD%20benefits%20summary%20October%202010.pdf
“The Resurgence of Federalism: State Employees and the Eleventh Amendment,” 23 Hamline J. Pub. L. & Pol’y 1 (Fall 2001).
“Partial Terminations of Single Employer ERISA Qualified Retirement Plans: A Practical Look,” 68 UMKC L. Rev. 263 (Winter 1999).
“Respondeat Superior Liability in Missouri for Injuries Sustained as a Result of Police Pursuits,” 68 UMKC L. Rev. 115 (Fall 1999).
PRESENTATIONS/LECTURES:
Illinois Municipal League 101st Annual Conference, “Real Estate Taxation,” Chicago, Illinois (September 19, 2014).
University of Illinois/UCCI Education Seminar, “Fundamentals of Property Tax,” Springfield, Illinois (March 26, 2014).
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education: Ethics for the Government Attorney, “Serving the Public,” Springfield, Illinois (September 30, 2013).
“Property Tax Basics,” Office of State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor Conference for Newly Elected State’s Attorneys, Springfield, IL (January 23, 2013).
“Property Tax Appeals: Primer on Deadlines and Procedures,” Illinois Association of County Officials Spring Conference, Springfield, IL (April 24, 2012).
“Property Tax Basics,” Office of State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor New State’s Attorneys Seminar, Springfield, IL (January 26, 2011).
“Property Tax Overview”, Office of State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor New State’s Attorneys Seminar, Springfield, IL (November 18, 2008).
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