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J. Matthew Berner advises clients regarding local, state, and federal permitting and regulatory matters involving the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and related laws. Mr. Berner regularly assists clients with negotiating and drafting contracts for the acquisition, development, construction, operation, and sale of wind and solar projects.. Mr. Berner also advises owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals in drafting and enforcing commercial construction contracts as well as prosecuting and defending mechanic’s liens and surety bond claims.. Mr. Berner maintains a national practice litigating business, construction, renewable energy, real estate, and employment law matters in state and federal courts across the country and at arbitration. Mr. Berner has served as lead trial counsel in commercial matters in more than twenty states including the successful prosecution and defense of multi-million dollar claims.

J. Harrison Fulk, Esq., practices family law in various Illinois courts including Dissolutions of Marriage, Paternity/Custody/Support cases, Orders of Protection, Guardianships, Adoptions, Name changes including those connected with gender re-identification and blended families, Juvenile cases, Post-judgment disputes, Child Support, Appeals,  and other family and civil litigation.. “Jake” Fulk was born, raised and now resides permanently in Normal, Illinois with his wife and dogs.  He earned his B.A. in Religious Studies from Indiana University with High Distinction, General Honors and Departmental Honors, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law, cum laude.  He joined the firm in 2009 after practicing for some time locally as a legal aid attorney concentrating in family law matters.. Before becoming a private family and divorce lawyer, Attorney Fulk received the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ”I Have a Dream” Award for Outstanding Contributions to Human Relations from the Town of Normal in 2001.  He was Associate Editor of the Elder Law Journal at the University of Illinois College of Law and was President of the Undergraduate Religious Studies Association throughout college, where he completed his honors thesis based on thematic patterns in the temples of Varanasi, India and was a member of the National Championship Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl team in 2004.

In my current position as Attorney II, I provide legal services to the Illinois Agricultural Association and several of its agricultural and financial services affiliates, including the COUNTRY Financial and MiddleOak groups of insurance and financial service companies, IAA Credit Union, Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., and over 90 County Farm Bureaus.I am active in the community and have been selected for leadership roles with the McLean County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and the David Davis Mansion Foundation. I have delivered a number of presentations on legal issues associated with wind energy law and corporate political activities. In addition, over the past three years I have coordinated four Corporate Legal Ethics CLE programs for the Illinois State Bar Association.

I've been a criminal defense lawyer in the most prestigious criminal defense firms in the Twin Cities area for the last 33 years. I was a founding partner of Halberg Criminal Defense where I now enjoy the status of Senior Partner.. The best part of this career for me is the opportunity it provides to get troubled, stressed-out, confused, anxious and depressed people the best result I can --- and, oftentimes, the best shot possible at a new and better chapter in their lives. I'm a kind of "rough-and-tumble Christian". By that I mean I'm compassionate and "try to try" my best --- but also am blunt enough and human enough to use a curse word now and again. I place a great deal of value on the sanctity of life and the promise and obligation that we all have to make the world a better place, --- no matter what we may --- or may not --- have done, and no matter what we may --- or may not --- have messed up for ourselves and/or others thus far. I believe that God has called me to help people, absolutely.. I have a lot of energy and persistence. I'm a hard worker. I know that every client I have is an individual with a unique fact situation and set of circumstances. Over the years I've obtained innumerable dismissals, "not guilty" verdicts and great results for thousands of people charged with every offense from speeding tickets to murder. I don't seek the public spotlight and I do not like to ask people to promote my accomplishments. Of course, I am very grateful to know that my efforts are appreciated and that my clients' lives are going well. Many previous clients keep in regular touch with me --- even ones from as many as 30 years ago. Great results in court and a client that winds up happy will always motivate me to continue my efforts. I have come to respect, admire, and develop a genuine affection for so many people that I have represented over the years.. As for the rest of my life, I'm a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, auntie, and friend and neighbor to many wonderful and different kinds of people. My dog Bianca and I are a certified pet therapy team that cheer people up in memory-care and assisted living facilities. They love the dog and I love leading the residents in all sorts of songs even though I can't really sing very well and certainly have had no training in that regard. We also tutor reading to little children that struggle with the written word but enjoy the prospect of reading to a dog. I enjoy the outdoors immensely --- I'm a "nature-girl" that loves to spend time at our lake place. You won't find me fishing, but I love to be on a boat or jet-ski. I do hunt deer and grouse and also can be found foraging for mushrooms and collecting wild flowers and leaves.. I guess that's about it, except to say that if you'd like to work with me, I promise that you're in good hands and I'm confident that you'll obtain the best possible outcome, whatever the case may be.

I turn major roadblocks into minor speed bumps by providing aggressive representation with great results. This helps you move on with your life by being able to put your case behind you. I do this by providing:. • The right focus: I begin every case by focusing on what it will take to win, and then backing it up with action. I am concerned with more than just the pending case, and pride myself on thinking about where your life will be years from now.  • The right experience: With more than 10 years of experience, I have tried numerous cases to judges and juries alike, and have avoided countless years in prison/jail for my clients. Once a case has ended, I have cleared up people's criminal histories, and gotten people back on the road. My success speaks for itself, and. • The right knowledge: being licensed in more than one state, in federal court, and before the U.S. Supreme Court means I have the education, the background, and the familiarity with the law that you need. I put that knowledge to work for my clients, and use it to my clients' advantage.. • The right information: You will always be kept up-to-date, and always fully understand everything about your case. Although the law is complex, speaking with me is not, and you will no longer be confused with or about anything.. • Flexibility on time and cost: I pride myself on being competitive both in and out of the courtroom. That means being available after hours for my clients and being competitive on cost. I always seek to accommodate my clients' schedules, always make hiring me easy, and always work with people to make hiring me possible.. • Being available: feel free to give me a call directly at, by e-mailing me at , or by contacting me through Twitter or Facebook.

I represent franchisors large and small.  (Sorry, but neither I nor my firm represent franchisees.) I bring both business and legal experience to my franchisor clients.  And over 40 years in franchising and fanchise law have taught me there is no substitute for experience.  That experience is particularly helpful to entrepreneurs looking to franhcise their business as I have watched and worked with franchise systems in almost every industry and understand the challenges they face - especially when they start out on the worng foot or with weak initial advice.. My clients include franchisors in every stage of their development, and i have worked with them in all areas of their development, including the decision to franchise, preparation and registration of franchise documents, management of franchise relationships, negotiation of supplier and joint venture agreements, and termination of franchise relationships. I have worked with companies ranging in size from startup systems to international franchise systems with thousands of franchisees. I am active in the International Franchise Association, which allows me to keep a pulse on the business side of franchising, as well as the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, the preeminent association of lawyers involved in franchising.. I am also a certified commercial arbitrator, handling cases involving disputes between franchisors and franchisees, which gives me a unique insight into how courts and arbitration tribunals view disputes. I have also been involved in several dozen mediations, in some cases as the mediator, and in others as the lawyer for the franchisor. I have also been sought out as an expert witness in franchise cases, addressing not only legal issues, but also the custom and practice of franchisors.

I practice law and live in Bloomington, IL where I provide legal representation to clients in Central Illinois. At the Law Office of  Clark A. Walker, my office staff and I have more than twenty five years of legal experience in serving clients in the areas of divorce and family Law, criminal defense, personal Injury representation, civil litigation, and DUI/traffic Law as well as significant experience with appeals.. Together with an experienced, understanding staff, clients are assisted with all of their legal needs and questions.We offer all clients caring and individualized personal attention.  I will not make promises or suggest an outcome which is unreasonable just to get you to hire my firm.  Most family law attorneys charge a fee for initial consultations to discuss your case. I believe in offering my clients a free initial consultation so we can review your legal concerns, assess your situation and offer solutions using an aggressive, but fair approach from an experienced prospective.   Contact my office or call today to set an appointment so we can get started.

I joined the firm in November of 2014. Prior to making the move I was a personal injury defense attorney for more than 20 years. This background and experience allows me the ability to anticipate the defenses the insurance companies will use and stop them from wrongly denying your claims. A favorite part of practicing is getting to personally meet the clients and assist and help them in their time of need. My practice includes all types of personal injury cases including motor vehicle, trucking, premises liability, construction negligence and wrongful death and survival cases.

I help people file for bankruptcy.  I am licensed to practice in Illinois, am a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, and am admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.

I have spent most of the past 33 years helping individuals and companies solve their employment issues.  My expertise in the field has been recoginzed by my peers [fellow lawyers and law firms] who have sought me out to help them sucessfully resolve their employment litigation issues and colloborate on their cases.. In addition, much of my work has come from referrals mainly from long time practitioners who recognize my passion for providing lasting solutions for my clients.. I have also been active in the community having previously served on a site counsel for my children's elementry school as well as the financial counsel for my parish.  More recently I have been active in coaching athletics including 15 years coaching youth and AAU basketball as well as youth football and soccer teams.

I handle complex cases involving all types of injuries, aggravations to pre-existing conditions, industrial diseases, depression, chronic pain syndrome and failed medical treatment.  I am an aggressive advocate for my clients and provide the attention to each and every case that is so essential.

I graduated from college at the University of Minnesota and from law school at William Mitchell College of Law.  I worked at Fairview Southdale Hospital in between college and law school and I found great satisfaction in helping others through difficult times.  I found that I was able to continue to help others through difficult situations as a bankruptcy attorney.

I founded Koth Gregory & Nieminski (KGN) in 1990. I care deeply about the people in Central IL. I have spent most of my adult life in Bloomington-Normal IL where my wife and I raised 4 children. We love being involved in our community and it is an honor to help people with their legal needs.

I enjoy helping people in Central Illinois with their legal needs for several reasons. I grew up in Bloomington-Normal IL and care deeply about the people in the local community. We have a very experienced team at Koth Gregory & Nieminski (KGN) and pride ourselves on being able to help the people in Central Illinois with nearly any legal issue they may face.

I am an attorney with over 30 years experience in divorce and family .  All client's situations are unique.  My approach is to help you identify the goals and objectives that you wish to obtain and then attempt to resolve your matter in the most cost effective manner possible.

I am a transplanted "Yooper" (from Michigan's Upper Peninsula / the Wisconsin border),  lived in DuPage County, Illinois for about 10 years and have now lived in Central Illinois since 2010.  I am married to my lovely wife of 25+ years, and have three great kids.

Gina received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law. During her law school career, Gina served as the Assistant Managing Editor of the Journal of Legal Medicine’s Legal Medicine Perspectives.. Additionally, she interned at the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office. Following graduation from law school, Gina worked for a large general practice defense firm in Springfield, Illinois. In 2018, Gina decided to focus her career on helping the injured and joined Kanoski Bresney.

Experienced attorney with broad litigation and transactional experience in both corporations and law firms. Significant experience with immigration and family law

Eric Koch is a lawyer in Bloomington and Bedford, Indiana.. Contact Eric Koch for cases involving Serious Injury & Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Estate Planning & Probate, Complex Litigation, and Business Transactions. Experienced in representing victims of abuse by clergy.

David Risk has earned a reputation as an excellent criminal defense attorney through his aggressive representation of thousands of criminal defense clients. David began his career as a Public Defender in Ramsey County. David pursued private criminal defense in 2005.  He joined Halberg Criminal Defense as a partner in 2013 and devotes half of his practice to DWI and Implied Consent cases. David is particularly skilled at finding novel legal issues and successfully litigating those issues. David's representation has delighted clients charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanor driving offenses to first-degree murder. Although many peers in the legal community would note his intellect as his outstanding quality, David's clients have an appreciation for the compassion that he shows them during difficult circumstances. David was the 2014 President of Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice as well as a Super Lawyer 2014-2018.

Danielle has specialized in Workers' Compensation for her entire career. Danielle has a clear understanding of the issues facing people injured on the job and the experience and ability to help her clients resolve them. Danielle joined Bird, Jacobsen & Stevens, P.C in 2019, she has been practicing law in Minnesota for fourteen years. She has concentrated her practice in areas of workers' compensation and personal injury Prior to joining Bird, Jacobsen & Stevens, P.C., she worked for SiebenCarey representing injured workers' in workers' compensation cases for four years.  Prior to that, Danielle worked for Lynn, Scharfenberg & Hollick for eight years defending workers' compensation claims for SFM Mutual Insurance Company. In this capacity, she gained a breadth of knowledge, not only about workers' compensation law, but about the claims handling process and how decisions are made by insurance companies. Danielle is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, American Inns of Court, Douglas K. Amdahl Chapter and former co-chair of the Workers' Compensation committee of the MDLA. She has successfully argued appellate cases at several levels, including before the Minnesota Supreme Court. Danielle is a Minnesota native growing up in Rochester, where she excelled in team sports resulting in two State Championships. Danielle graduated from University of Wisconsin Madison with a Bachelor of Science in International Relations and History. She worked in Washington D.C. for the National Academy of Sciences coordinating and implementing a USAID grant which funded joint research by Arab and Israeli scientists in the Middle East. Danielle studied law at William Mitchell School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. In law school she was active in Mock Trial competition, competing nationally placing among the top award winners. After graduation, she worked as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable William H. Leary, III in Ramsey County District Court. While a clerk, she aided the Judge in civil, criminal and civil commitment assignments. In her spare time Danielle enjoys competitive swimming, reading and traveling with family and friends.

DANIEL G. DENEEN is a sole practitioner in Bloomington, where his practice focuses on probate (guardianship and decedent) and estate planning, fiduciary fraud/financial exploitation, real estate, and general law. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, member and past chairperson of the Section Council/Committee on Mental Health Law.  He is a member and past president of the McLean County Bar Association.  He has been the Public Guardian and Public Administrator of McLean County, Illinois, since 2003.. Daniel Deneen has written articles for the Illinois Bar Journal, Loyola Consumer Law Review, Advancing the Consumer Interest and National Association of Consumer Advocates Newsletter.  He is the author of the chapter on Fiduciary Fraud Litigation in the IICLE Causes of Action handbook.  In the past several years he has spoken on Probate and Estate Planning, Guardianship, and Consumer law, issues in Bloomington, Springfield, and Chicago, Illinois, and San Antonio, Texas.. Daniel Deneen received his B.S. from the University of Illinois College of Commerce in 1979 and his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1982.  His current community service includes the local PATH Agency Self-Neglect/Guardianship Task Force, the Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing Advisory Council, the OSF-St. Joseph’s Hospice and Home Health Care Professional Advisory Commitee, St. Patrick Church of Merna, and the ParkLands Foundation (conservation land trust) Board of Directors.. Mr. Deneen is married to Dr. E. Paula Crowley Deneen, Illinois State University Professor in the Special Education Department, and they have one son, Patrick Deneen.

Christina Zauhar has practiced exclusively in the area of criminal defense since her graduation from law school.. Christina is a strong believer in an individual’s right to a trial and the importance of the State’s burden to prove a criminal defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. From misdemeanors to felonies, Christina will ensure that her client’s constitutional rights are protected and that the State will be held accountable.. In addition to her law degree, Christina has obtained a Certificate in Advocacy and Problem Solving, which included alternative dispute resolution coursework. Christina is a diligent, proactive attorney who believes in using a combination of creativity and persistence when advocating for her clients.. Christina resides with her husband, dog, and cat in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Growing up in the Duluth-area, she has a love of the outdoors and runs outside year-round. She also enjoys downhill skiing, hiking, participating in triathlons, and relaxing at her family cabin. Christina shares her love of running with the other attorneys at her firm by organizing their participation in the Dave Ryan 5k for Special Olympics MN.

Chris Gramm is a McLean County native. After graduating from University High School in Normal, he majored in political science at Illinois State University(ISU) and received his Masters degree from the University of Illinois (U of I) prior to attending law school at Northern Illinois University(NIU). Before opening his own law practice in Bloomington, he was formerly an Assistant State's Attorney with the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted misdemeanors, DUI and traffic cases. Chris is a member of the McLean County and Illinois State Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Chris is now a partner with the law firm of Stivers & Gramm, LLC.

Born and raised in Bloomington Illinois, I attended Illinois Wesleyan University here in McLean County and went on to get my J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Soon after I graduated I returned to central Illinois where I have focused my practice on dissolution matters and civil litigation. I have garnered a great deal of litigation expernience in my career and I pride myself on being accesible, providing prompt responses to client's questions and concerns, and obtaining results for my client's in the courtroom.