Cordell & Cordell

Cordell & Cordell: Family Law and Divorce in the United States

Cordell & Cordell is an American law firm focused on family law and divorce. The firm presents itself as the largest family and divorce law firm in the United States and claims to have been chosen by more than 100,000 clients nationwide. Its headquarters is identified as being in St. Louis, Missouri.

The firm states it has more than 35 years in business, more than 100 offices, and more than 200 attorneys serving clients in more than 35 states. Its approach combines advocacy for financial and family interests with support for clients before, during, and after divorce.

Practice Areas

The firm's work is organized into two main areas: divorce and assets, and children and custody.

• Asset and Property Division
• Divorce
• Collaborative Divorce
• Contempt Proceedings
• Estate Planning
• Family Law Appeals
• Legal Separation
• Military Divorce
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Spousal Support
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Custody/Support Appeals
• Declaration of Paternity
• Modification of Decrees
• Protection Orders

National Presence and Team

The firm has more than 100 offices across more than 35 states, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The team is made up of more than 200 attorneys. Its leadership includes Joseph E. Cordell, Co-Founder and Principal Partner; Joseph P. Breda, Chief Executive Officer; Allison Cunningham, Chief Operating Officer; Frank Murphy, Chief Compliance Officer; and Lisa F. Karges, Executive Partner.

Client Resources

The firm's website features a blog with articles on family law, state-specific resources, a podcast with more than 250 episodes, and an FAQ section. It also includes content specifically on fathers' rights. Topics covered include calculating child support, spousal support, managing the family home, and choosing a family law firm.

Languages and Scope of Service

The firm states that it offers services in Spanish only at its offices in Dadeland (Florida), Orlando (Florida), Fort Lauderdale (Florida), and Fort Worth (Texas).

Professional Programs

The firm maintains a summer associate program and Cordell College, as well as active job openings within its careers section.