Contributors

Kerry T. Bartell	Kerry T. Bartell Kerry concentrates her practice in the representation of condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations. She is well versed in drafting and negotiating all types of telecommunications agreements, including cable and satellite agreements. Kerry also has extensive experience with counseling association board members on other types of contracts, addressing and mediating issues with homeowners, and answering general questions about interpreting the declaration and Illinois law. Her approach is to provide association board members with practical advice, not just legal opinions, and she excels at restoring productive equilibrium within contentious association board situations. One of several “Kovitz lifers,” Kerry started her career at Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit in 1998.  Please view Kerry’s full Bio for more information.
David M. Bendoff	David M. Bendoff Dave is a highly accomplished association attorney. He has extensive experience across a wide spectrum of community association law areas. He is a frequent lecturer on Condo & HOA law and a well-respected business and civic leader. He has held positions with many business and community organizations, including Chair of the Condominium Law Subcommittee of the Chicago Bar Association, President of the Board of Directors of the Community Associations Institute – Illinois Chapter, and membership in the ACTHA (Association of Condominium, Townhouse, and Homeowners Associations). Dave has also served as a member of the Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, Secretary of the Long Grove Zoning Board of Appeals, and President of his own homeowners association. Dave has served as a member of the KSN Executive Committee since 2008.  Please view Dave’s full Bio for more information.
Robert P. Nesbit	Robert P. Nesbit Bob is among the Midwest’s most visible and highly respected Condo & HOA attorneys and industry thought leaders. He is a seasoned business strategist at Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit and has been instrumental to the firm’s growth and success for over a decade. Bob has led or been closely involved with many of the firm’s Condo & HOA Law innovations, including litigation insurance for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations. He has extensive experience advising and consulting with association boards of directors and property managers on a wide range of matters, including drafting and reviewing by-laws and declarations and service agreements. Bob is a frequent lecturer on issues of concern to community associations and has authored numerous articles on Condo & HOA Law. Please view Bob’s full Bio for more information.
Jordan I. Shifrin	Jordan I. Shifrin There is only one Jordan Shifrin. He didn’t just start Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit; he established the firm’s core values (simplicity, responsiveness, kindness, efficiency, innovation, and entrepreneurship) which are as relevant and empowering today as they were the day he opened the firm’s doors in 1983. Jordan is among the industry’s best known and highly respected Condo & HOA attorneys. Over the years, he has counseled thousands of associations through every imaginable legal scenario. He has mentored dozens of attorneys, including several who practice at KSN today. He is among the most widely published attorneys in his field, with numerous articles, newspaper columns, and two books to his credit. He is a fellow of the CAI (Community Associations Institute) College of Community Association Lawyers. Please view Jordan’s full Bio for more information.
Michael J. Shifrin	Michael J. Shifrin Michael joined the KSN Litigation Department in 2007, focusing his practice on the representation of condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations in all aspects of litigation. In 2010, Michael transitioned into the Community Association Department, drawing upon his extensive practical litigation experience to help his clients stay out of court – or, when litigation is unavoidable – to achieve favorable outcomes. Michael obtained his Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2005. In law school, Michael concentrated his studies in litigation, obtaining a certificate in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Prior to law school, Michael attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. While attending the University of Illinois , Michael was named a member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars for his outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service. Please view Michael’s full Bio for more information.