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Acquisition International - Leading Adviser 2019 29 Nov19514 22 Acquisition International - Issue 2 2020 ounded in 2012, the Law Offices of Tedone and Morton P.C. specialize in all areas of legal requirement. Just as a legal matter is important to the client, so too is it vitally important to co-founders Cosmo Tedone and Barbara Morton. Fully dedicated to each unique case, this dynamic duo can help with everything from fighting a criminal charge, to dealing with a sensitive family law matter, to personal injury compensation. Skilled negotiators and litigators, both Mr Tedone and Ms. Morton work alongside clients at every step of the legal process to ensure complete clarity and understanding to ensure that clients are fully informed when making important decisions. For some large law firms, clients are little more than a number. Not at this law firm. Attorneys Tedone and Morton personally handle each and every case from start to finish and have a team approach with all five attorneys in the office. Understanding that every single case is unique allows the team to develop a unique solution for each client. As part of understanding each case, both Mr Tedone and Ms. Morton dedicate themselves completely to outlining legal objectives for clients, and how to go about achieving them both in and out of the courtroom. For Mr Tedone, his legal success continues to be recognized today, as evidenced by his latest win in Acquisition International magazine. Beginning his journey towards legal success more than thirty years ago, Mr Tedone studied at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he completed a BA in Criminal Justice in 1990. Then, nine years later after returning to education, Mr Tedone completed a jurisprudence degree at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Western Michigan. After graduating cum laude in 1999, he moved with partner Barbara Morton to Illinois, and the pair turned their attention towards the courtrooms there. In the years following his graduation, Mr Tedone earned himself professional memberships to associations including the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, Will County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Prior to forming his own law firm in 2012, Mr Tedone went to work as a senior associate at Chuck Bretz and Associates for eight years, while also gaining experience as an assistant public defender in Will County. During that time, he was involved in several appeals that saw three murder convictions being overturned in 2011. 2012 saw the formation of the Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, and the team has not looked back since. Capitalizing on his experience working as a public defender, Mr Tedone went on to specialize in criminal defense, including cases of DUI, suspended driving licenses, F An outstanding attorney often has more than a plethora of legal skills at their disposal; they are also excellent listeners and communicators. For the residents of Illinois, that is exactly what the Law Offices of Tedone & Morton offers to its clients. The firm is also home to the state’s Leading Criminal Defense Litigation Attorney of the Year in Cosmo Tedone. To find out how this leading lawyer earned that title, we profiled both the firm and the man himself. The Defense That Never Rests drugs, domestic battery, homicide, and appeals. Navigating the criminal justice system can be overwhelming at the best of times, with results often having a serious impact on a client’s immediate and long-term future. Drawing on every ounce of his considerable experience, Mr Tedone delivers aggressive defense representation from day one, aiming to protect client rights and freedom, working tirelessly to secure the best possible resolution. Mr Tedone represents his clients in litigation matters before federal and state-level courts, arbitration, and administrative agencies. Having tried hundreds of bench trials and motions, and more than fifty jury-based trials, Mr Tedone’s experience is vital in helping clients in litigating any matter. Ultimately, one man’s services continue to show exactly how much good the American justice system can do when used fairly. Also, the firm of Tedone & Morton also utilizes a team approach, so when you hire the firm you hire the team giving you the wealth of knowledge from over 60 years of legal experience. Company: Law Offices of Tedone & Morton P.C. Contact: Cosmo J. Tedone Website: www.tedonemortonlaw.com Leading Criminal Defense Litigation Attorney of the Year, Illinois