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Tinley Park Attorney Awarded Good Deed Bouquet

A local guardian ad litem, or children's attorney, graciously received this week's Good Deed Bouquet from Classy Flowers. I must say, she deserves it!

Attorney Emily Shaughnessy was the recipient this past week of the third bundle of blooms through our .

As one of two owners of the downtown flower shop, I've committed to awarding one bouquet each week for an entire year. But we need our community to participate by continuing to nominate worthy recipients—like Emily.

Emily was nominated for the "Good Deed Bouquet" by someone who thought she deserved recognition for all the good things she does for children. 

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She is a guardian ad litem, or children's attorney She through the Levine, Wittenberg, Shugan & Shatz, Ltd. law firm at 18400 Maple Creek Drive in Tinley Park.

Her mission as a guardian ad litem is to protect the rights in the best interests of a child who's involved in a court proceeding, usually in which the parents are going through a divorce.

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She has a great deal of respect for a child's inherent right to grow up with dignity and in a safe environment. She is an individual who assures that the child's best interests are represented to the court in every stage of the case.

Emily was chosen because she has a passion to protect and represent the best interest of children who are in such difficult times.  She is truly worthy of this nomination and is a compliment to our community and her law firm.

 

This act of kindness is sponsored by

To nominate a recipient for a "Good Deed Bouquet," call Jo Ann or Dennis at 708-429-ROSE, send an e-mail to classyflowers@sbcglobal.net or contact them through the business' Facebook Page. Please send your choice—label e-mails with a "Good Deed Bouquet" subject line—by Wednesday of each week.  

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