Clifford B.T. Garrett

Clifford B.T. Garrett joined the firm in 2024. He has represented community associations since 2018. His work focuses on unpaid assessment collections. He also assists clients with eviction matters. His practice protects community associations when unit owners face foreclosure or seek bankruptcy protection in Illinois legal matters and proceedings.

Clifford earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Bradley University in 2009. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Western Michigan University – Cooley School of Law in 2013. He was also a Dean’s List recipient. His education supports his work in association law, collections, and litigation for clients.

Clifford is primarily responsible for representing community association clients in the collection of unpaid assessments. He works through each stage of these matters. This includes eviction issues started by clients. He helps protect the association’s interests in unit owner foreclosures and bankruptcy cases. His work requires steady case handling and focus.

Clifford has experience handling bench trials in various courtrooms in the Chicagoland area. He has also participated in mediations over the years. These matters have helped build his litigation experience. He handles disputes with careful preparation. He also understands the process needed for association collection and eviction matters in practice.

Clifford has additional experience in code violation matters. He also provides assistance to the attorneys of Keough & Moody in various capacities. His work supports the firm’s service to community association clients. He handles legal tasks with care, organization, and a practical understanding of client needs in the context of legal cases.

Clifford B.T. Garrett is licensed to practice law in Illinois. He is admitted to the United States District Court of the Northern District of Illinois. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. His practice remains focused on community association matters and related disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Keough & Moody, P.C.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Western Michigan University – Cooley School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bradley University
  Undergraduate Degree

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