Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys Nationwide
Cordell & Cordell was founded in 1990 by Joseph E. Cordell and Yvonne Cordell as a general practice firm with a focus on men's divorce and family law. Over 98% of the firm's early clients were men, highlighting systemic challenges in family court systems regarding custody, maintenance, and domestic violence accusations. The firm repositioned itself to specialize in representing men in domestic relations matters, leveraging its deep understanding of the male perspective in family law. With 35+ years of experience, 100+ offices across 30+ states, and 200+ attorneys, the firm has served 100,000+ clients nationwide.Cordell & Cordell maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, reflecting its commitment to client satisfaction, transparency, and ethical practices. The leadership team cultivates a network of attorneys dedicated to excellence in family law, emphasizing trust, honesty, and integrity. The firm advocates for fathers' rights, aiming to level the playing field in family court systems through relentless legal representation and resources tailored to individual needs.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody Advocacy
Child Support Guidance
Estate Planning
Prenuptial Agreements
Spousal Support Negotiation
Military Divorce
Collaborative Divorce
Asset Division
Protection Orders
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have 35+ years of experience specializing in men's family law cases.
- Our network includes 100+ offices across 30+ states with 200+ attorneys.
- We maintain an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau for client satisfaction.
- Our attorneys focus exclusively on family law and fathers' rights advocacy.
- We provide state-specific legal advice through locally-based, experienced attorneys.
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
What people say
Genuine care for clients
Helped win custody cases
Support during difficult times
Effective legal representation
Transparent communication
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys provide dedicated divorce representation focusing on equitable asset division, spousal support negotiations, and contested divorce proceedings. With specialized knowledge of state-specific family laws, we help clients navigate complex legal challenges while protecting their financial interests and parental rights. Our nationwide network ensures access to experienced local counsel in 30+ states.
Child Custody Advocacy
We advocate for fathers' rights in child custody cases, helping clients establish fair parenting plans and visitation rights. Our attorneys understand the emotional and legal complexities of custody battles, working to demonstrate clients' active involvement in children's lives while addressing school, healthcare, and extracurricular needs through strategic legal representation.
Child Support Guidance
Our firm assists clients with child support matters including initial determinations, modification requests, and enforcement actions. We help clients understand state-specific calculation formulas, demonstrate financial circumstances accurately, and challenge unfair assessments while ensuring children's needs remain prioritized throughout the legal process.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial agreements to protect clients' assets and clarify financial responsibilities in potential future divorce proceedings. Our attorneys ensure agreements comply with state laws while addressing property division, spousal support expectations, and other critical considerations for clients entering marriage with significant assets or business interests.
Military Divorce
Our attorneys handle military divorce cases involving unique challenges like deployment considerations, base housing, and division of military pensions. We understand the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protections and work to ensure fair outcomes regarding child custody arrangements, visitation rights, and financial support obligations for active-duty personnel.
People
Joseph E. Cordell
Co-Founder, Principal Partner
Co-founded Cordell & Cordell in 1990 after recognizing systemic challenges facing men in family court. Specializes in family law advocacy, focusing on custody issues and fathers' rights protection through strategic legal representation.
Joseph P. Breda
Chief Executive Officer
Leads strategic operations as CEO, overseeing the firm's growth across 30+ states. Brings extensive executive leadership experience to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality family law services through the nationwide attorney network.
Allison Cunningham
Chief Operating Officer
Manages day-to-day operations as COO, implementing efficient processes to support the firm's 200+ attorneys. Focuses on maintaining client satisfaction standards while scaling services across the expanding 100+ office locations.
Frank Murphy
Chief Compliance Officer
Ensures regulatory compliance across all practice areas as CCO. Oversees ethical standards implementation and risk management protocols to maintain the firm's A+ Better Business Bureau rating and professional integrity.
Lisa F. Karges
Executive Partner
Serves as Executive Partner with significant trial experience in family law matters. Provides leadership in legal strategy development and mentorship for attorneys handling complex custody and support cases nationwide.
Questions
What family law services does Cordell & Cordell specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, prenuptial agreements, asset division, and military divorce cases, focusing on fathers' rights advocacy.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free background information and initial consultations to help clients understand their legal options and next steps.
How does Cordell & Cordell handle out-of-state cases?
With 100+ offices across 30+ states, we connect clients with locally-based attorneys who understand state-specific family law requirements.
What makes Cordell & Cordell different from other law firms?
We exclusively represent men in family law matters, combining 35+ years of experience with a nationwide network of specialized attorneys focused on leveling the family court playing field.
Can I schedule an appointment online?
Yes, select your state and nearest office location through our online scheduling system to book a consultation with a local Cordell & Cordell attorney.
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