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Rowan E. Themer is a 2005 graduate of Eastern Illinois University. Rowan earned his law degree from Southern Illinois University in 2009, graduating summa cum laude. He was an editor for the Southern Illinois Law Journal while still in law school and his articles were selected twice for publication in the nationally circulated journal.. Rowan is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Association and the Vermilion County Bar Association. In 2015 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, Rowan was named an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers, a distinction earned by less than 2% of Illinois attorneys.. Rowan concentrates his practice in the areas of Personal Injury law and Workers’ Compensation.

Randy Green practices in the firm’s corporate and real estate practice groups, and he regularly advises clients in a multitude of syndicated loan, business, and real estate transactions.. In addition to representing top U.S. financial institutions in trading over $1 Billion of distressed assets related to syndicated loan products across hundreds of transactions, Randy also represents companies and individuals in a variety of business transactions, including start-ups and entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, and purchases and sales of business assets, corporate stock and LLC membership interests.  Randy has also helped corporate and individual clients sell, purchase and lease hundreds of pieces of real and personal property around the country.. While earning his undergraduate degree at Illinois Wesleyan University, Randy was a varsity letter-winner in football.  In 2003, he graduated from IWU with a B.A. in business finance and a minor in Spanish.. Randy earned his J.D. and MBA from Marquette University.  While attending MU, Randy won the award for the best appellate brief in the National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, which was subsequently published in the Pace Environmental Law Review.  He also coached that team to a semifinal finish in the same competition the following year and competed in the National ABA Negotiation Competition.. In 2008, Randy was named to the Central Illinois Business Magazine’s 40 under 40 and was named a 2011 Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers. He is deeply involved in the local community, serving on the board of directors of the United Way of Champaign County; serving as the chairman of the board of Family Service of Champaign County, the oldest private social service agency in Champaign County; serving on the board and as past chairman of the Emerging Community Leaders division of the United Way of Champaign County; serving as the commissioner of Kiwanis C-U Little League, overseeing six independently chartered Little League youth baseball programs throughout Champaign-Urbana; and serving as an assistant Varsity baseball coach at his alma mater, Urbana High School.

My approach to legal matters is the exact same as my approach to life.  No matter how complex, stressful or burdensome the issue is, being calm, ambitious and disciplined will always allow for a more successful resolution.  When a client finds themselves in a legal issue that may or may not be foreign to them, it is best to find an attorney that will work diligently to reach a resolution acceptable to the client, who will also communicate well along the way.. I offer my clients a "fighter."  I fight for my client until the end assuring their best interests are protected along the way.  If you are looking for an attorney who will fight for you or your business, who is a communicator that is not afraid to pick up the phone or respond, a diligent worker that will push harder than anyone, please contact me.

Michael Cerasa takes on big companies, but he works for individuals. He understands that every client is unique. Michael Cerasa will listen to you AND develop a winning strategy for your claim.. Michael has been representing people injured in accidents or from defective drugs or medical devices for nearly 20 years. His goal is to offer clients the experience of a big law firm coupled with the attentiveness of a smaller practice.. Born in Massachusetts, Michael  fell in love with Central Illinois after relocating to Champaign with his family. Michael attended the Florida State University College of Law, where he graduated cum laude. He began his professional career in law in Florida immediately after and has been admitted by state bars in Illinois and Florida, Florida’s Northern, Middle, and Southern districts as well as the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. A longtime advocate for accident victims, attorney Cerasa is focused on holding negligent people responsible for their carelessness or greed and making sure that injured folks understand their rights and don’t get ripped off by insurance companies.. He has been named a Super Lawyer, holds a 10 out of 10 rating on AVVO, and has been ranked as one of Florida’s Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers.. Michael will listen to what happened in your accident, your concerns, and your needs. Together you will decide the best legal route forward to winning you the compensation you need to fully recover. He will be with you every step of the way and you can count on him to be attentive, available, and ready to answer your questions.. During negotiations with the insurance companies and in court, you’re going to see the passion he has for his work. You will see the pride he takes in fighting for people when they’re down and out following a bad accident.. With deep knowledge of Illinois and federal law and an aggressive strategy, Michael holds the doors open when the insurance companies try to shut you out. Using the evidence he’s collected in a thorough investigation, witness statements, hard-to-find documents, and citing legal precedent, he will demand the settlement you are owed. If an insurance company decides to be unreasonable and refuses to budge from a lowball offer, he is more than happy to go to trial and beat the providers in front of a judge and jury.. Michael is dedicated to the people of Central Illinois and the Champaign-Urbana area. He lives in the city with his wife, Jennifer, and their three children. Michael also recognizes the area’s challenges – dangerous, congested roads and highways with high numbers of crash fatalities, and too many car accidents involving tractor-trailers and pedestrians.. To help support and provide counsel to the injured in our community, The Cerasa Law Firm P.C. offers free case consultations, in which you can talk over your case with a member of our legal team and weigh your best options. There is no obligation to hire us after the claim evaluation.. Our law firm also takes all cases on contingency, which means that you pay no upfront costs, no out-of-pocket expenses, no retainer fee, and no hourly rate. If we take your case on contingency you will never have to worry about paying a lawyer’s fee. We don’t get paid until we win.. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, contact us. See what Michael Cerasa and his legal team can do for you.

Mark C. Palmer serves as Chief Counsel under the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism to facilitate the promotion of professionalism, civility, and integrity among our lawyers and judges in Illinois. Mark supports the legal and judicial systems to better provide equitable, efficient, and effective service to the public through education and outreach initiatives. Mark collaborates with legal mentoring stakeholders across Illinois and the nation to bring the Court’s professionalism-based mentoring program to new and experience attorneys. He further supports the development and delivery of educational programming to lawyers, judges, and law students, and performs outreach across the state on behalf of the Commission.Prior to joining the Commission, Mark spent a decade in private practice as a trial attorney primarily focused on commercial litigation, banking law, and municipal law. During such time, he successfully negotiated, settled, or tried thousands of civil and criminal cases at the state and federal levels, including several hundred trials and evidentiary hearings, all while striving to preserve a commitment to the rule of law and justice.Additionally, Mark continues to work part-time as an Adjunct Professor and Trial Teams’ Coach at the University of Illinois College of Law since 2009, and at the University of Illinois Police Training Institute where he as trained hundreds of law enforcement officers on topics such as use of force and police liability.Mark received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He is active in numerous bar and civic organizations including on the Board of Governors for the Illinois State Bar Association and as the Chair of the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) 6th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee.

Katie Hubbard is a trial attorney who specializes in complex personal injury cases, representing those who have suffered due to the negligence of others. With over a decade of experience, she has litigated a wide range of personal injury cases across Illinois, Missouri, and throughout the country, earning numerous awards and settlements for her clients. Katie's passion for advocating for injured individuals and their families is what drives and inspires her in her trial practice, motivated by her compassion and desire for justice.. As an active member of the American Association for Justice, a national organization of trial lawyers committed to promoting a fair and effective justice system, Katie is a sought-after speaker at legal seminars nationwide, including the AAJ's Trial Advocacy College: Depositions. Her outstanding legal work has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association, which has named her among the "Top 40 Under 40" civil plaintiff lawyers since 2017.. Katie has also been honored with the 2020 Women's Justice Litigation Practitioner Award from Missouri Lawyers Weekly and recognized as a "Leader of Tomorrow" by the Southwestern Madison County, Illinois Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the Women Lawyers' Association of St. Louis, and the Illinois State Bar Association.. Katie earned her law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law, having previously obtained her undergraduate degree from McKendree University, where she served as President of Student Government and played soccer.

Jordan is incredibly passionate about ensuring that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice, even when taking on the most powerful interests. He is excited to be able to use this position as an associate attorney at Spiros Law to represent clients in a wide variety of personal injury practice areas.. Jordan is a Saint Louis University College of Law graduate. As part of his study, Jordan earned a concentration in health law from the school’s nationally recognized Center for Health Law Studies. While in law school, he served as a lead editor for the Journal of Health Law and Policy and authored a scholarly work that was later selected for publication in the journal. In 2020, Jordan was awarded the Client’s Choice Award by Avvo and most recently, he was named by Super Lawyers as one of Illinois Rising Stars in 2021.. When Jordan is not in the office, he likes to spend his free time watching a good movie, listening to live local music, and spending time outdoors relaxing.

Jeff was named an Emerging Lawyer by the Leading Lawyer’s Network in 2015, 2016 and 2017. As of 2018, he was honored to be named as a Leading Lawyer in personal injury law for the State of Illinois. This recognition is reserved for just the top 2% of attorneys in the qualifying category for that distinction.  As of October 2019, Jeff was further honored to be named a Top Personal Injury Plaintiff’s Lawyer by Chicago Lawyer Magazine.. JEFF IS A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association• Illinois State Bar Association• Chicago Bar Association• Champaign County Bar Association• Sangamon County Bar Association• Leading Lawyers Network. Jeff has been a trial attorney since his admission to the Bar for the State of Illinois in 2003. His first job out of law school was as an attorney for injury victims.  Jeff handled multiple jury trials in his first few months of practice and quickly developed a passion for getting justice for victims through settlements and trials. He then joined the State’s Attorney’s office in 2004, where he prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases. In 2005 Jeff then went to work for Kanoski Bresney, concentrating on the representation of the injured. While there he tried numerous cases before juries in several counties throughout Illinois. In addition to his trial work, he also obtained successful results for injured clients in numerous settlements, arbitrations, and mediations. Jeff has also handled select cases before the Illinois Appellate Court.  Jeff now owns Cisco Law, PC, where he continues to represent injury victims, along with criminally charged clients in select cases.. Jeff obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Illinois-Champaign in 2000, and his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University in 2003. In addition to the State of Illinois Bar, he is also admitted to practice before the Federal Central and Northern Districts of Illinois.. Growing up in a working-class neighborhood on Springfield’s east side, Jeff has not forgotten where he came from. For that reason, he has never represented insurance companies or corporations against regular people–and he never will. Fighting for the injured is his life’s calling. For Jeff, there is no better feeling than obtaining maximum compensation for a victim whose claim was initially denied by the insurance company.

Jamie A. Propps joined Meyer Capel in February of 2021 and earned shareholder status in January of 2022. She is a significant contributor to the firm’s litigation services practice group, focuses the majority of her practice on criminal and traffic defense, and serves as a mentor in the firm's attorney mentoring program.. Upon graduation, Jamie accepted a position as a staff attorney with the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor’s Office in the Second District of Illinois. During this time, Jamie also began teaching at the undergraduate level for Kaplan, Inc. In August of 2006, she became an assistant public defender for the Champaign County Public Defender’s Office. During her tenure there, she successfully defended clients on trial for crimes ranging from DUI/traffic offenses to first degree murder charges. After gaining years of felony trial experience and serving as the Public Defender’s representative in the Champaign County Drug Court program, she was named First Assistant Public Defender in October 2016. In 2017, Jamie entered into private practice where she has concentrated in criminal and civil litigation at trial and appellate levels.

If one thing can be said about Miranda's interactions with her clients, it is that she truly cares. Having been through the process of a personal injury suit herself, she is uniquely in touch with what it is like to be in the client's shoes.. In 2015, she was named by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin as an Emerging Lawyer in the State of Illinois, as well as being recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyer every year since 2015. Both accolades are an honor extended only to those lawyers who are the most recommended by their peers. Again in 2015, she was named as 40 under 40 by the Central Illinois Business Magazine, which recognizes the achievements, leadership, innovation, experience and community involvement of young professionals in Central Illinois. Miranda is continuously recognized for her dedication to practicing law, which is shown in receiving the title of 2019 Leading Lawyer and her most recent appointment as an Executive Committee Member of the Women's Trial Lawyer Caucus of the American Association for Justice in 2021.. During law school, Miranda received accolades for her performance in the area of Advanced Legal Research and as a member of the Law School’s traveling trial team. She is a recipient of the Pro Bono Notation for volunteering numerous hours of legal services to those in need.. When she is not working on a case, Miranda enjoys volunteering with multitude of different organizations, hanging out with her two dogs and cat, and spending time with her husband, Chris.

I'm a solo practice attorney in Champaign, Illinois. I focus on intellectual property (patent, trademark, and copyright registration, maintenance, and licensing, and trade secret protection), business law (corporation, partnership, and limited liability company formation and operation; business transactions), and estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney). I grew up in Champaign and am a proud graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law. The purpose of my practice is to help you protect your business and your brand. If you are a client, you can be assured I will work to address your unique needs and goals, whether you are an individual with simple one-time needs or a business with ongoing concerns.. I have over 20 years of experience in working with clients, from individuals to large businesses, to help them with life stage planning, business planning, intellectual property protection, and other legal matters. I work with clients to carefully develop plans of action to help achieve their personal and business goals as smoothly as possible and avoid common problems as they move forward. Time spent creating and executing thoughtful plans is a sound investment compared with having to deal with time-consuming and costly problems that could have been avoided.. Active Bar Admissions. Professional Organizations. Education

I have deep roots in downstate Illinois--just take a look at my garden.  Before I was a lawyer I cooked for a living for 12 years, and I've found that no amount of cooking skills can substitute for produce picked right from your back yard.  Central Illinois has amazing soil and a long but tricky growing season (I've lost tomato pepper plants to frost in June.)  I've lived in Illinois since 1975, graduated from with two degrees from the University of Illinois, and two of my three children were born here, so my personal roots are deep here, too!

Friendly attorney practicing business law, estate planning, probate, and both commercial and residential real estate law.

Forrest Heyman joined Meyer Capel as an associate in 2012, and attained shareholder status in 2018. He is licensed to practice in the States of Illinois and Oregon.. Area of Legal Practice:. Estate planning, estate and trust administration, probate, gift planning, wealth transfer, family and farm business succession planning, business formation, corporate transactions, and real estate matters.. Representative Experiences, and Services Offered:. • Drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents for clients of all different backgrounds, occupations, family sizes, and financial means.. • Advising entrepreneurs, small business owners, farmers, and accredited investors with multi-state portfolios/estates and sophisticated planning needs.. • Preparing State of Illinois and federal estate and generation skipping transfer tax returns, and gift tax returns.. • Handling real estate and business transfers and transactions.. • Advising individual and institutional executors, trustees, agents, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries.. • Representing clients regarding gift and wealth transfer, charitable planning, and farm and other business succession objectives.. • Advising business clients at all phases of a business life cycle, from initial investment to exit.. • Being a trusted legal adviser for individuals and families after the death of a loved one.

Danielle is regarded as a strong and caring attorney who has a reputation for settlings hundreds of cases through mediation and negotiation, all while securing the best possible outcome for her clients. Danielle is extremely passionate about taking on challenging cases and navigating through new legal territory. After graduating with Honors from the University of Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with her B.S. in Psychology and she graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Illinois College of Law with her J.D. Danielle is an extremely capable lawyer who will fight for anyone injured at the hands of another to receive their proper justice. When she has free time, Danielle prefers to spend it rescuing cats and dogs or with her four children.

Attorney/CPA with experience practicing business, tax, and securities law in Washington DC, Indiana, and Illinois.

As an experienced trial attorney, I founded Illinois Mediation Services, Inc. in response to the growing need for independent mediation and conflict resolution services in Illinois.  I mediate all types of conflict situations including, but not limited to, divorce, custody, visitation, financial support and all other family matters, personal injury, medical malpractice, breach of contract, landlord/tenant disputes, business issues,  partnership disputes, business asset purchase agreements, employment disputes and municipal issues.  I also help companies by leading important meetings where conflict is expected.. In 2012, the President of the Illinois State Bar Association appointed me to serve on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Council.  As a member of the ADR Section Council, I work with attorneys from around the state to find ways to help other attorneys and the general public more aware of mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution that serve as wonderful alternatives to litigation.. I am passionate about helping people work through stressful situations to resolve the conflict in their lives so they can move forward in a happier, healthier way.. In addition to my mediation / conflict resolution work, I also serve as a Hearing Officer for the State Universities Civil Service System where I oversee administrative hearings held for civil service employees who are employed by  State Universities and are involved in the discharge/demotion process.. I also serve as the Professor/Coach of the University of Illinois College of Law American Bar Association Negotiation Team.  We compete each year against teams from other law schools in a comprehensive, hands-on competition that teaches law students the essential art of negotiation.. Finally, I grew up in East Central Illinois and I try to do my part to help our community by serving as a Mentor and participating on Boards and Committees of various Not-for-Profit Organizations that help make the Champaign County a wonderful place to live.

As a partner at For the People Law Office, LLC, Aaron focuses his practice on criminal defense work. No matter the nature of the charges you are facing, Aaron will work with you to determine the best defense strategy and minimize the consequences to your life and freedom. Aaron received his BA from the University of Illinois and his JD from the University of Dayton School of Law.

Alison Kimble is eager to serve clients in the area of personal injury, where she can help fight for the rights of victims impacted by preventable injuries. She focuses mainly on Motor Vehicle Accidents, Workers' Compensation, and other personal injury matters. Her compassion, knowledge, and leadership skills allow her to fiercely advocate for her clients, and she is excited to provide justice to people in need.. Alison graduated from Michigan State University College of Law in 2018. During her time there, she earned a concentration in trial practice from the school's nationally recognized Geoffery Fieger Trial Practice Institute. She also served as a student notes editor for the Journal of Animal and Natural Resource Law. Her experience includes representing state agencies in the Office of the Illinois Attorney General's government representation bureau and serving as a law clerk for Illinois Attorney General's Office.. During her free time, Alison enjoys reading, attending sporting events, and spending time with her family.

A.J. Ruggieri joined Meyer Capel in 2018 as an associate attorney, joining the firm’s Business Planning & Transactions department as well as the Real Estate team.. In 2004, Mr. Ruggieri earned a double Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science from the University of Illinois. He went on to earn his Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2011; and, additionally, obtained a Master’s of Law degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in Corporate Law and Finance in 2012.. Mr. Ruggieri brings with him experience as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Champaign County from 2012 through 2015, and was a Champaign County Circuit Court Spanish Interpreter from 2007 through 2008.. A.J. has earned many awards, including Eagle Scout (1996), Central Illinois Business Magazine’s “40 Under 40” (2009), Combat Infantryman Badge (2009), and the Bronze Star medal (2009).. Mr. Ruggieri has been serving in the Illinois Army National Guard since 2001 and is a recent graduate of the Department of Defense Information School’s Public Affair Officer Course. He is also a very active member of the Champaign community. He has been serving on the Board of Governors for the Champaign County Bar Association from 2012 to present and currently serves as Vice President. He is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, an affiliate member of the Champaign County Association of Realtors, member of the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association, served on the Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee from March 2015 through April 2017 and served as Vice-Chair of said Committee from 2016 through 2017. A.J. was also elected to the Board of Trustees for the Village of Savoy in 2017.. In his spare time, A.J. enjoys fitness and running, public service, and sport shooting. He and his wife, Jessica, reside in Savoy with their three children.