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Aurora Austriaco

Real Estate Law

300 E. Randolph, Ste. 3400, Chicago, IL 60601

Aurora concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial and real estate litigation, construction litigation, mechanic’s liens, defense of mortgage foreclosure, mortgage fraud - plaintiff, title insurance claims litigation, and other special chancery remedy cases. Her clients range from multinational corporations to small and startup companies to individuals. Aurora is currently serving as Commissioner for the Illinois Courts Commission and is in her 12th year as Chair of the Cook County State’s Attorney Asian Advisory Council. She served 9 years as Commissioner for the Park Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission, and has served 11 years as Commissioner for the Cook County Human Rights Commission. She is the immediate past president of the Chicago Bar Association, and was named a Super Lawyer-Real Estate, one of the Top 10 Women Consumer Attorneys by Leading Lawyers, and one of the Top 10 Women Lawyers in Real Estate. Aurora is also fluent in Tagalog. She earned both her B.S. and J.D. at Loyola University.

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Benson Driggers

Real Estate Law

323 W Home Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550

Benson joined the Driggers Law Firm in 2019. Benson’s practice focuses on all aspects of real estate practice, estate planning, probate court, business planning and administration, and civil litigation. He has successfully represented clients before state and federal courts in South Carolina and before professional licensing boards. Prior to graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2006, he graduated Clemson University in 2003 where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Before returning to his hometown and joining the Driggers Law Firm, Benson worked for Sweeny, Wingate, and Barrow, where he remains Of Counsel.

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Bradley Farrar

Bradley Farrar

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

1101 Mercantile Lane, Suite 240, Largo, MD 20774

Bradley S. Farrar has been practicing law for over 20 years and has been serving the diverse business, corporate and real estate law needs of Shipley & Horne’s clients since 2012. Mr. Farrar holds a Juris Doctorate from The National Law Center at The George Washington University, and is admitted to practice before all Courts in the State of Maryland, as well as before the United States District Court of Maryland. Additionally, he frequently represents clients in proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court of Maryland. Mr. Farrar practices in administrative law, creditor’s rights, real estate, and property management law, including landlord-tenant, condominiums, and homeowner associations and housing discrimination. He represents owners and developers of residential and commercial rental units throughout Maryland and is experienced in drafting lease documents, including lease agreements, lease applications, security deposit disposition, and pet addenda. He is also well versed in ejectment proceedings, rent escrow actions, wrongful detainer actions, tenant holding over actions, breach of lease proceedings, collection of delinquent accounts from tenants, and housing discrimination defense work. Utilizing his vast experience in real estate law, Mr. Farrar frequently represents owners who utilize Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) financing, and whose residents qualify for Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV). He has also advised Community Development Organizations (CDOs), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and Community Development Entities (CDEs). Mr. Farrar is a nationally recognized expert amongst his peers regarding affordable housing programs and economic and community development and has more than 15 years of government, legal, and business experience. Mr. Farrar previously served as Deputy Director of a quasi-governmental redevelopment agency, where he was responsible for the development and asset management of several mixed-use housing developments totaling over $150 million. He also served as Deputy Director of a municipal government’s Department of Housing and Community Development where he was responsible for Rental Assistance Programs, Low-Income Housing Programs, and Community Development Block Grant Programs. Additionally, he has provided advice to the United States Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund regarding its New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC), Financial Assistance Program and Technical Assistance Program (FA/TA). Mr. Farrar has also served as a financial and investment advisor to state government agencies, municipalities and housing authorities in the northwestern United States. An active member of the community, Mr. Farrar serves as a Property Owner’s representative on the City of College Park’s Rent Stabilization Board. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association and the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association.

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Brian Iversen

Brian Iversen

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

119 S Emerson St #262, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA

Brian M. Iversen handles matters in Real Estate, Elder law, and Personal Injury. Brian graduated from the John Marshall Law School in May of 2015 receiving his Juris Doctor (J.D) and Elder Law Certification. He was also Deans listed and participated in several organizations while attending law school. While in law school he clerked at a plaintiff’s personal injury firm. Brian also volunteered in the community with the Center for Elder Law and Disability’s guardianship help desk, where he gained experience dealing with elderly and disabled clients. Brian has chosen to be an lawyer so that, “he could give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of others.” Brian will work hard and diligently to ensure that his work is done professionally and to the highest degree.

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