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Matt R. Majernik is an attorney at Allison & Mosby-Scott where he heads the firm’s Estate Planning, Elder Law and Cyber Bullying practices.  Matt’s practice areas include estate planning, elder law, family law, business law and anit-cyber bullying. He has significant experience in the areas of divorce/dissolution of marriage, parentage actions, custody, child support, orders of protection, stalking no contact orders, and adoptions. Additionally, his experience includes drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other necessary estate planning documents, as well as handling the probate of an estate. Matt is also a trained mediator and works with clients in mediation, so they can avoid the time and expense of litigation.. A native of Central Illinois, Matt Majernik grew up in Streator, Illinois. After high school, Matt graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing. Mr. Majernik then attended Southern Illinois University where he obtained his Juris Doctor. In law school, Mr. Majernik served as a staff writer and editor for the Journal of Legal Medicine. He was also awarded the prestigious SIU School of Law Alumni Association Scholarship.. Matt began his legal career working as a law clerk for the Honorable Arnold F. Blockman, the presiding judge for the family law division of Champaign County. Mr. Majernik then worked in private practice at a family law firm in Champaign County before joining Allison & Mosby-Scott.. Matt and his wife Elizabeth have two children.

Attorney and Sole Shareholder. Chad A. Ritchie practices estate planning law in Bloomington, Illinois through his law firm – the Ritchie Law Office, Ltd.. Chad has been practicing law in McLean County since receiving his law license in November, 2002. He is a lifelong McLean County resident, growing up on a farm just outside of Colfax, Illinois. Chad graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1997, cum laude, with a double major in history and political science.. Chad was an IESA state champion in the shot put and discus throw. He earned multiple varsity letters in football, basketball and track in high school. He also earned varsity letters in track while in college. While at IWU, Chad spent a semester abroad at American University in Washington D.C. and was a television production intern for the political commentary show “The McLaughlin Group”.. After graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, Chad attended Southern Illinois University School of Law where he served on the school’s Law Journal as an Articles Editor. He graduated from SIU Law in 2002 with honors.. Chad began his legal career working for a Bloomington attorney in 2002 as an associate. In 2005, Chad started his own law firm – The Ritchie Law Office, Ltd. Chad and the Ritchie Law Office, Ltd. has received numerous honors and recognition recently.. Chad is married to his wife Kara of 21+ years and they have two children, Addison and Jackson. When not at the office, Chad enjoys being with his family and going to his children’s various school and sporting activities.. Chad is also a former member of the OSF St. Joseph's Foundation Board and served for two years as its President. Chad is currently a member of the OSF St. Joseph's Community Board.. Learn More about Chad here:

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Bloomington and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Bloomington and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Bloomington and surrounding areas.