David M. Bendoff

David M. Bendoff 

Retired Principal

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“Dave is an expert in his field. He is personable, accessible and has detailed knowledge of Association law. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any client. He is definitely my ‘go-to’ guy for my clients with any legal question.”

David Bendoff is a highly accomplished attorney who represents condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations along with cooperatives (co-ops).

Along with being a frequent educational resource on community association law, David is 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 (CAI, Illinois Chapter), and membership in the Association of Condominium, Townhouse, and Homeowners Associations (ACTHA).

David 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.

David has received an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell; their highest peer rating for ethical standards and professional ability. He has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer, recognized as one of the top attorneys in Illinois. David was also named a Leading Lawyer by the Leading Lawyers rating service for Real Estate Law: Associations & Condominiums.

David is the previous author of the weekly Daily Herald “Condo Talk” column that provides general guidance on condominium and common interest community association legal issues.

  • J.D., University of Illinois Chicago  School of Law, 1984, with distinction
  • B.S. (Business), Arizona State University, 1980
  • Illinois State Bar
  • Wisconsin State Bar
  • Arizona State Bar
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • CAI Illinois – Community Associations Institute
    • Past President – Illinois Chapter
  • CAI Wisconsin – Community Associations Institute
  • College of Community Association Lawyers, (by induction)
  • ACTHA – Association of Condominium, Townhouse, and Homeowners Associations

“Cannabis Act Lights Up Illinois” – Attorney David Bendoff decodes the new Illinois legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, and discusses legal options for concerned condominium, townhome and homeowner associations. (14 mins.)

  • “Condo and Homeowners Association Legal Update”, Mount Prospect Public Library (September 22, 2021)
  • “2019 Legal Updates”, CAI-Illinois Community Association Legal Forum (April 12, 2019)
  • Webinar: Criminal Acts Against Residents/Guests on Association Property – Is your Association Liable? August 28, 2012
  • Webinar: Elections: Secret Ballot Procedure & Voting by Mail In, January 17, 2012.
  • “How to Improve Your Homeowner Association’s Property Value”, CAI-Illinois Community Association Legal Forum (September 16, 2011)
  • “Welcome A-Board: Understanding Board Roles”, CAI-Wisconsin (May 26, 2010)
  • “Governance of the Association”, Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations’ Certified Leader Program (2007-2010)
  • “Meetings of the Association”, Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations’ Certified Leader Program (2007-2010)
  • “Meetings/Elections of an Association” (4/2008)
  • Roundtable speaker at the CAI-Illinois Annual Conference and Trade Show on the topic of Board Meetings (1/2008)
  • Speaker at Maintenance (Techniques or Practices) for Subdivision Drainage Systems, a Homeowners Association workshop sponsored by Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (2007)
  • “Board Fiduciary Responsibility – Assembling the Professional Team”, Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation, Annual Conference and Trade Show (January 27, 2007)
  • Named by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine as being among the top attorneys in Illinois
  • Named as one of the top real estate attorneys by Chicago’s Top Rated Lawyers
  • Recognized as a Leading Lawyer by the Leading Lawyers rating service for Real Estate Law: Associations & Condominiums
  • Community Associations Institute/Illinois Chapter, Olympus Award, 2003
  • Community Associations Institute/Illinois Chapter, Distinguished Service Award, 2000
  • Selected as a 2015 Top Rated Lawyer in Real Estate Law by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell

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