J. Andrew Brabender

J. Andrew Brabender

Brabender & Chiang
  • Landlord Tenant, Personal Injury
  • Illinois
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Biography

J. Andrew Brabender is the founder of Brabender Law LLC. He focuses his practice on tenants' rights, litigation and personal injury.

Practice Areas
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Professional Experience
Owner
Brabender & Chiang
- Current
Andrew founded Brabender and Chiang to assist businesses and individuals with tenants' rights, personal injury, and litigation matters.
Adjunct Professor
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Andrew taught second-year law students transactional legal writing skills.
Attorney/Law Clerk
The Cochran Firm
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For over 5 years Andrew assisted clients of the Cochran firm with their personal injury and wrongful death matters. His clients recovered millions of dollars for their injuries or the loss of their loved ones.
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
J.D. | Law
Honors: Order of the Coif, Highest Honors, Top 5%
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
B.S. | Criminal Justice
Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Dean's List, Top 1% of class
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Professional Associations
Chicago Bar Association
Member
Current
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Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Asian American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Associate Board of the Legal Aid Society - Metropolitan Family Services
Development Committee Chair
Current
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Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Guardianship Volunteer
Current
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West Cook County Pro Bono Network
Volunteer
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
Q. Can a Bank prepare and record an assignment of mortgage on a second loan after seven years from the original date
A: Generally debt and mortgages can be assigned. This is very common.
Q. I want to collect payment for loan made to daughter's former boyfriend and for repair of windshield he broke
A: You would likely have to sue him in small claims court. This may or may not be worth it depending on the amount at issue.
Q. Am I legally responsible for a dog bite that occurred when the landlord had electricians come in to do work?
A: Under the Animal Control Act dog owners are almost always legally responsible for dog bites so long as the dog was not provoked and the victim had a legal right to be where the incident occurred. Renters' and homeowners' insurance usually covers dog bites (though breed restrictions do exist). If you have insurance, report it to your carrier. If you do not have insurance and the victim has threatened to sue, contact an attorney.
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Contact & Map
Brabender Law LLC
77 W. Washington St., Suite 2120
Chicago, IL 60602
Telephone: (312) 566-8456