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CHICAGO – October 31, 2018 – Experienced attorneys, Molly E. Caesar and former Judge Michael Ian Bender, have announced the opening of Caesar & Bender, LLP, a law firm focused on the practice of family law. The attorneys at Caesar & Bender, LLP, with its...







Judge Bender recently returned to Chicago’s WCGO to discuss back-to-school issues related to divorce. As he told on-air personality Daniel French during the interview, this is a time period that is particularly sensitive for children as they may be nervous about...

Judge Michael Ian Bender was invited for an interview on Chicago’s WCGO Radio to discuss Child Abuse Prevention Month. Take a listen to his conversation with on-air personality Daniel French to learn more about child abuse and what can be done to prevent it.





The Litigation, Lawsuits & Disputes Division of the American Institute of Legal Counsel (AIOLC) has recognized the exceptional performance of Chicago attorney Michael Ian Bender as one of Illinois’ “Top 10 Attorneys and Firms” for client satisfaction in 2016. The...

By Jackie Philossoph This article originally ran online in the Chicago Tribune. It appeared in print on February 18.  Most people who have been through a divorce will tell you that the process can be long, and that months or sometimes even years spent in litigation...