Who we are
Teamwork makes the difference.
Each of our clients enjoys personal attention from an attorney while benefiting from the expertise of all the professionals at NBF&M. Collectively we share ideas, advice and specialized knowledge and draw upon the strengths of each other. Through this collaboration, we develop the most creative, effective and cost-efficient strategies and services for each client.
Traci E. Nally is one of the founding partners of NBF&M. Since 1996, she has played an active role in growing the firm and today also serves as Vice President of Human Resources with the News-Gazette.
Wendy Shields Bauer was one of the original founders of NBF&M. She has a long history of working with social programs and is active in a number of community organizations. Wendy concentrates on real estate, social security disability and other areas.
Deborah Frank Feinen joined the firm in 1998 as its first associate and was named partner with NBF&M in 2001. Deb focuses on guardianship, real estate, estate planning, plus other areas. She currently serves on the Champaign City Council.
Barbara Mann joined NBF&M in 2003 and was named a partner the next year. Barbara's areas of concentration are criminal law, family law, social security disability and civil litigation.