Since day one, we have continually sought innovative solutions to our clients’ legal needs. Here are some of the major condo law innovations that we have implemented over the years.
1983:
KSN introduces monthly retainers to help associations manage their legal fees.
1985:
KSN opens a Collections Department to assist with collection of overdue assessments.
2005:
KSN launches first-ever online portal for association collections.
2009:
KSN introduces litigation insurance to help clients manage their exposure to costly litigation scenarios.
2011:
KSN begins implementing videoconferencing to increase its attorneys’ accessibility to clients.
The History of Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit.
The firm that grew to become Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit opened its doors on May 1, 1983. Founder Jordan I. Shifrin, then a young attorney, was inspired to do something unique.
Historically, the image of a suburban attorney was a male lawyer handling real estate closings, quickie divorces, and fender benders.
Jordan's idea was to open a "downtown" style practice in the suburbs that provided quality legal services to businesses and full service representation of community associations.
The concept of a suburban law firm offering the same services as downtown law firms was rare at the time, but the new firm hit the ground running and never looked back.
In 1985, Jordan joined forces with several well-established, highly regarded Chicago attorneys, and eventually became known as Kovitz Shifrin & Waitzman.
Over the years, the firm recruited many highly talented lawyers, changed its name a few times and achieved formidable growth.
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A Simple Philosophy That Works. We attribute our success, above all things, to a simple philosophy that is instilled in all KSN team members, from junior associates to senior shareholders: "Return your phone calls and emails promptly, get your work done quickly, and be nice to people.” |
Today, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is staffed by more than a hundred team members, including more than thirty attorneys and an amazing crew of legal assistants, paralegals and administrative staff.
