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Tim Leighton serves Clients in the Bloomington-Normal, Illinois area by assisting with trusts, wills, power of attorney, estates, probate, business formation and planning, mediation & arbitration, uncontested guardianship, and tax matters.. Most of Tim's business clients are small business entrepreneurs and tax-exempt organizations. They rely on Tim for forming the organization, planning succession of the business, and business transactions.. Through the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Illinois, the National Arbitration Forum, and privately, Tim helps resolve business, financial, and family disputes as mediator and arbitrator.. Through trust and estate planning, Tim helps Clients find better ways to secure peace of mind and to preserve, protect, and grow assets. Tim serves families with meaningful net worths and others with dependency and guardianship concerns, such as school-aged children and people with disabilities. Tim also serves as trustee, implementing Client priorities while managing substantial assets.. Clients also rely on the firm for trust administration and probate.

Thomas Arkell is a leading immigration attorney and he represents clients throughout the United States. His personalized approach is meticulous and his results reflect it. He has extensive expertise in filing National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions for college and university faculty, researchers, qualified PhD students and scientists in a wide variety of disciplines including physics, chemistry, biology, aerospace, nanotechnology, medicine, engineering, materials science, sociology, aerospace and genetics. Mr. Arkell’s vast knowledge of the NIW requirements and highly technical process allows him to answer client questions immediately and decisively so the NIW petition can be prepared, filed and approved in an efficient and timely manner.. Mr. Arkell also has extensive experience with EB-5, J-1 waivers, H-1B, P-1, O-1, TN, PERM, I-140, I-485, citizenship and various family based applications. Over the last two decades he has also successfully filed Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A) petitions on behalf of talented scientists, researchers, business executives, entrepreneurs and world-class athletes as well as Outstanding Professor or Researcher (EB-1B) petitions on behalf of his university clients for accomplished faculty members and researchers.. Mr. Arkell was an F-1 international student and then permanent resident before obtaining his U.S. citizenship. His personal experience with the U.S. immigration system helps him understand his clients questions and concerns as they navigate the immigration process together. Mr. Arkell also understands the human element of this process. He respects the importance and urgency felt by his clients to complete the immigration process quickly and successfully so that his clients can concentrate on their field of expertise and not worry about their immigration status in the United States.. Mr. Arkell is the senior partner in the Dunn Law Firm, LLP in Bloomington, Illinois which was founded in 1915. He earned both his undergraduate degree and his law degree from the University of Notre Dame and he has been licensed to practice law for over twenty years. The Arkell Immigration Team, led by Attorney Thomas Arkell, has well over 100 years of combined immigration experience.

The Finegan Law Firm was founded in 1975 in Bloomington, Illinois.  When Jim Finegan first moved to Bloomington, Illinois from Chicago he started working as an attorney at Costigan & Wollrab.  After several years he decided to start his own law firm in 1975.  For almost 40 years he practiced by himself until his son Phil Finegan joined the firm.  After working at the State's Attorney's Office, Phil realized that he wanted to pursue a career as a criminal defense attorney.  A year later Jim Finegan's other son Rob Finegan joined the firm.  Rob realized that he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father and pursue a career in civil law.  Rob, like his father, has shown a particular interest in bankruptcy, real estate and civil litigation.  No matter what problem you may have, the Finegan Law Firm will help.  Please contact us to schedule a free consultation.

Terry Dodds is an Illinois Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Attorney. However, Mr. Dodds also represents auto accident claimants and counsels clients in the areas of criminal law, divorce and family law, dui and other traffic-related matters.. HistoryEstablished in 2005.. After completing his studies at SIU School of Law, he began his legal career working for the Missouri State Public Defender's Office in Buffalo, Missouri. During the two year period, he worked for the State of Missouri, he defended both misdemeanor and felony defendants and tried his first cases. He then entered private practice in Springfield, Missouri working for a successful civil litigation law firm which primarily represented personal injury, workers compensation, and medical malpractice claimants. There he did trial and appellate work, including arguing his first case before the Southern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals. Terry is likely one of only a few attorneys in Bloomington, Illinois who has argued before both the Illinois and Missouri Court of Appeals. Terry previously represented indigent clients in the courts of McLean County pursuant to a contract with the McLean County Public Defender's Office. He also previously served as the Board President of the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington.

Please visit for more information about Pioletti & Pioletti.. Don B. Pioletti Jr. has practiced law in central Illinois for over 35 years.  He graduated from George Mason University Law School in 1976. He has served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General and as an Assistant State’s Attorney, and chief County Public Defender.

People need a lawyer that understands their needs, a lawyer with the analytical, research, and people skills, not to mention the creativity, necessary to get the best possible outcome. That’s where I come in. My name is Douglas Johnson, and I am a skilled lawyer, who graduated law school one-third faster than most. I graduated cum laude at the top of my class, regularly receiving honors and awards for my achievements.. I am a Bloomington-Normal native, as I was born and raised in the twin cities. Also, I am not one who went straight from high school to college and then right into law school. Like my father, I thought it was important to get real-world experience before committing my life to the practice of law. Originally, I worked as a union carpenter in the area, and put those skills to work designing and constructing the Johnson Law Group Offices. While raising a family and obtaining my bachelor’s degree, I worked as a private investigator, where I gained advanced knowledge of many investigative practices. Through my time as a private investigator, I gained skills at interviewing, taking statements, and collecting and preserving evidence. Since then, I worked for many years with State Farm at their Regional and Corporate offices, and became an experienced negotiator conducting mediations representing State Farm's interests against lawyers, and I hadn’t even gone to law school yet.. Following in my father’s footsteps, I obtained my license to practice law, first in Illinois and then in the District of Columbia (D.C.). I have experience handling everything from a petty traffic offense to class X felony cases. I also have experience in a number of different practice areas including: civil litigation, business planning and incorporation, expungement, sealing, and executive clemency, appellate practice, and real estate matters to name a few. I dedicate my professional efforts to protecting my client’s interests, whether it is through passionate negotiations or by aggressive defense at trial, and would be devoted to putting my skills to work for you!. When I am not fighting for my clients I still enjoy carpentry projects and spending time with my wife, Bethany, and our two children, Bailey and Caleb.

Of my 25 years of experience, 12 1/2 have been spent supervising local, high volume child support enforcement offices.  I know the ins and outs of the State's child support program.  In my current position, my dedicated staff and I provide zealous representation to my clients while always keeping the best interests of children at the forefront.

Mr. Kelly is an accomplished trial attorney concentrating his practice in the areas of Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Employee Rights and Workers Compensation. He has been selected a "Leading Lawyer" in 2011 through 2018 by the Leading Lawyer network, the Nation's Top Lawyers, Based upon a Survey of their Peers.  Mr. Kelly is also an invited member of the National Trial Lawyers 100 Top Trial Lawyers.  Mr. Kelly is among a select group of trial lawyers who have obtained jury verdicts in excess of $1,000,000 in contested malpractice cases.. After graduating from the University of Iowa Law School, “with distinction,” Mr. Kelly practiced for six years for a large insurance defense firm in a metropolitan area where he honed his trial and litigation skills.  During this time, Mr. Kelly gained valuable insight into how insurance companies and employers defend and litigate claims.  This experience has proven invaluable in litigating claims against such entities.  Since coming to central Illinois in 1995, Mr. Kelly has represented the rights of the injured and victims of medical negligence in across the State of Illinois. He has tried over twenty-five cases to verdict, including successful Medical Malpractice cases with near record verdicts for the county.  As examples, Mr. Kelly has obtained a verdict in excess of $1 million against an orthopedic surgeon who negligently performed a total knee replacement, a near $1 million verdict against a psychiatrist whose inadequate treatment of a depressed patient lead to suicide, and a substantial six-figure verdict against a doctor whose treatment of a leg injury leg to an amputation.  Please note that these past verdicts and settlements were based on the facts of each case and do note guarantee future results. Each case depends on its own merits and value. Through his trial practice,  Mr. Kelly has become a well-respected litigator with proven results. The measure of any trial attorney is his ability to handle a case at every stage of litigation. In addition to his extensive experience in trial work, Mr. Kelly has also actively handled cases through the appellate process. When a party receives an adverse decision at the trial level, he or she has the option to “appeal” that decision to an appellate court and, ultimately if accepted, the Supreme Court. These decisions, if reported, become the law of land for not only the parties involved, but all cases within the court’s jurisdiction. Many attorneys “farm” this appellate work out. Mr. Kelly does not. He has personally handled numerous appeals in both state and federal court. He has argued before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, the Third District Appellate Court of Illinois, the Fourth District Appellate Court of Illinois, the Workers Compensation Division of the Appellate Court of the Illinois, the United States 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and the Illinois Supreme Court. Very few trial lawyers can make this claim. And, most importantly, his cases have resulted in reported decisions that have help establish significant rights for the injured. Mr. Kelly’s reported decisions are listed below. Mr. Kelly was born in Camden, New Jersey, in 1962 and graduated from Kutztown University in 1985 with his Bachelor of Arts. In 1989, he graduated with his J.D., with distinction, from the University of Iowa and was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar and the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin in 1989.  In 1995, he was admitted to the Illinois Bar, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Central Districts of Illinois. Mr. Kelly is the author of "Condition Verses Cause: A Doctrine Whose Time Has Passed?" published in the Illinois Bar Journal, Vol. 84, in March 1996. Finally, Mr. Kelly, is an active member of the McLean County and Illinois State Bar Associations, as well as the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.   Mr. Kelly has been selected as a “Leading Lawyer” through the peer reviewed Leading Lawyer Network and is an invited member of the National Trial Lawyers 100 Top Trial Lawyers. Mr. Kelly would be happy to talk with you about your personal injury, workers compensation or malpractice case.  Feel free to email him at  or call his 24-hour injury hotline at.. Reported Decisions Farris v. Industrial Commission, 357 525, 829 N.E.2d 372, 293 . 789 (4th 2005) Flynn v. Industrial Commission, 211 546, 813 N.E.2d 119, 286 Ill. Dec. 62 (Supreme Court of Illinois, 2004), reversing 339 Ill. App. 3d 994, 791 N.E.2d 1301, 274 Ill. Dec. 890 (3rd Dist. 2003) Thompson v. Country Mutual Ins. Co., 319 158, 744 N.E.2d 1271, 253 Ill. Dec. 207 (4th Dist. 2001). Seaman v. Thompson Electronics, 325 Ill. App. 3d 560, 758 N.E.2d 454, 259 Ill. Dec. 331 (3rd Dist. 2001) Gallianetti v. Industrial Commission, 315 Ill. App. 3d 721, 734 N.E.2d 482, 248 Ill. Dec 554 (3rd Dist. 2000) Tom Lange Co. v. A. Gagliano Co., F.3d 1305 (7th Cir. 1995) Smith v. Industrial Commission, 308 Ill. App. 3d 260, 719 N.E.2d 329, 241 Ill. Dec. 468 (3rd Dist. 1999) Markunas v. Sentry Insurance Company, 185 852, 519 N.W.2d 688 (Ct. App. 1994) Peterman v. Midwestern National, 682, 503 N.W.2d 312 (Ct. ) Grotelveschen v. Dimmer, 171 437, 492 N.W.2d 131 (1992)

Megan Bennett focuses her practice on real estate and business transactions. Prior to joining Meyer Capel, Megan practiced as an attorney in Peoria, Illinois. While in this role Megan assisted clients in both residential and commercial real estate matters. Megan also worked with clients on many matters related to corporations, limited liability companies, and other business entities.. Megan is a first-generation lawyer, so she understands how overwhelming and complicated the legal field can be for clients. For this reason, Megan works carefully with her clients to ensure that they understand what is happening in every step of the process.. Megan resides in Bloomington with her husband, daughter, and three cats. When she is not practicing law, Megan enjoys visiting family in St. Louis, watching movies, and attending concerts.

John Schwulst is a seasoned litigator, having tried cases from Antitrust to Zoning over the years.  Of particular note are seven Murder trials, numerous Child Custody trials and many civil trials in Contract, Property, Leasehold and Estate proceedings.  He has appeared before the Appellate and State Supreme Court on many occasions, with a successful resume of good outcomes in both the trial and Appellate Courts.. John believes in offering advice and assistance to the client in all aspects of the cases he handles, including counselling referrals and bringing in other professionals to assist the client in matters involving Business Valuations, Property Appraisals, and Farm Partitions.. Estate Planning is an essential part of John's practice, especially for cients with taxable estates or for elderly clients who want to minimize probate and the high cost of making transfers in health-related emergencies.  John does Guardianships for both disabled adults and for dependent children and both agency and private placement adoptions.  Family matters are a high priority and are treated with the utmost personal care and concern.. John is a fourth generation resident of McLean County.  His family first came to McLean County in the 1850's.  He is a long-time member of Eastview Christian Church and has taught classes there for years and is also the leader of his Church family Small Group.  He graduated from Bloomington High School and received his BA from the University of Florida as well as his JD Degree.  He was the head of the McLean County Public Defender program from 1988-1996.  He is a pilot and has also built some of McLean County's finest homes.  His interests are broad and include, in addition to designing and building homes, authoring both fiction and non-fiction books.

Jeff W. Lindsay, at is a graduate of Illinois State University and DePaul University College of Law. Mr. Lindsay is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. His practice areas include estate planning, elder law, family law, business law, consumer law, real estate transactions, collections, and criminal defense. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the McLean County Bar Association, Rotary International, and the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He represents multiple not-for-profit organizations, founded  and has lectured on Philanthropy & Planned Giving at Yale University, University of New Haven, University of Northern Arizona, University of Missouri, and DePaul University.

Jeff Brown is an experienced trial lawyer.  Due to his extensive jury trial experience, he has a broad and deep knowledge of the Illinois legal system.  You can trust his advice and make informed decisions that are right for you.

Jane Foster is an experienced criminal law attorney that has the knowledge and skills to defend you and protect your rights in criminal cases. There are many possible consequences in criminal cases so you need an attorney that is knowledgeable and willing to work for you. Having served as the First Assistant State's Attorney in McLean County until June 30, 2012, Jane is uniquely qualified to represent you in all your criminal matters. Contact her today so she can work to protect you and your rights.

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.

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 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 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 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.

I am a dedicated and enthusiastic lawyer and cater particularly to those clients who are ill or of advanced age, or have minor children.  My mobile law practice allows me to provide necessary services to these groups who might otherwise not have the time or ability to travel to a traditional law office.  Additionally, after having served in the Army JAG Corps for seven years, I will answer the call of my military brothers and sisters who have been accused of a crime and provide them with a compassionate and aggressive defense.

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.

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.