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Pros

Experienced and knowledgeable attorney with a calm and competent courtroom manner

“Mike is a great, knowledgeable and experienced attorney. He represented me and is a second generation lawyer. I would recommend him to anyone for his calm competence and courtroom manner.”

Thorough, competent, and forceful in representation

“Attorney Michael Bender has represented me excellently. Throughout the more than seven plus years he has represented me with regard to a Bankruptcy, Divorce, Child Custody & Support, Separation and Property Settlement, he has been extremely thorough, competent and "forceful" in his due diligence, presentation and representation on my behalf.”

Dedicated and successful in complex cases

“My case was complicated, move away parent against a stay-at-home mom who wasn't focused on the well being of our daughter and had every excuse in the book. Over 2 yrs of hearings and declarations came down to a 3 day trial which at the end was won. Mr. Bender remained steadfast and dedicated to my case and definitely proved she was not the better parent.”

Prioritizes the best interests of clients' children

“He absolutely made my children TOP priority and helped me voice it. I couldn't have done all that he did on my own.”

Cons

Less aggressive or assertive in the courtroom

“If you have to step in and speak for yourself to a judge with an attorney by your side...and then the judge honors your request.....well why would you hire this attorney? Not aggressive, still a newbie don't use Bender and Bender if you have a complex case or if you are a military wife.”

Potential bias towards military clients

“This office will favor your ex if they are military...military protect their own syndrome.”