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When facing a divorce or any other family law matter, life as you know it may be changing faster than you can keep up with. It is normal to have questions and not know where to turn. When these issues arise, having caring and diligent family law representation in your corner can make all the difference throughout your case. Thomas Ewick is a compassionate Senior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm. He can assist you with your family law matters throughout Sangamon County, and nearby, from the firm’s Springfield, Illinois office.. Thomas earned his Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University School of Law in May 2002. While in law school, he served as an Articles Editor for the Indiana Law Review and made the Dean’s List for three semesters. Before earning his law degree, Thomas obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Indiana State University in May 1998. In undergraduate school, he made the Dean’s List for six semesters, was a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society, and was a recipient of the R. Christopher Perry Memorial Pre-Law Award. Thomas is currently licensed to help clients in the state of Illinois.. Before joining the Springfield, Illinois divorce and family law attorneys at Stange Law Firm, Thomas most recently worked for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General and then as an Assistant Unit Supervisor. Here he was tasked with supervising the Assistant Attorney Generals in the Civil Trials Unit of the General Law Bureau, representing State agencies and employees in State and Federal courts and proceedings before the Illinois Civil Service Commission, State Police Merit Board, and the Illinois Humans Rights Commission, drafting and filing answers to complaints, pleadings, motions, and memorandums of law, responding to discovery requests, and trying cases before judges and juries. In total, Thomas brings over 20 years of legal experience as an attorney to his role at Stange Law Firm and he looks forward to using this experience to help his clients rebuild their lives.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.

Val C. Simhauser is admitted to practice law in the Illinois courts and in the U.S. district and bankruptcy courts in the central and southern districts of Illinois. A Springfield native, he grew up around his father’s law practice.  After earning a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and then his law degree, he joined his father’s firm, Heckenkamp & Simhauser, P.C., in Springfield, in 1980. From 1989 until late 1997, he operated a solo practice, Simhauser Law Office, in Springfield, where he focused on serving five small municipalities, together with business and commercial work, estate planning and administration, real estate matters, personal injury, and divorce and post-divorce cases.   In late 1997, Mr. Simhauser joined the Office of the Illinois Attorney General in Springfield, where he served as an Assistant Attorney General with that office’s Revenue Litigation Bureau until mid-2013.  He handled cases for various State of Illinois agencies, including the Departments of Revenue, Transportation, Public Health, Human Services, Central Management Services, Natural Resources, Healthcare & Family Services, Commerce & Economic Opportunity, State Police, Corrections, and others, and for constitutional officers, such as the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the Treasurer. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Simhauser is available to handle (1) issues of business organization, operations, and commercial litigation, (2) plaintiff's personal injury litigation, (3) real estate and other transactions, (4) elder law matters, and (5) estate planning and administration.Education: Springfield Catholic and public schools. B.A., Iowa State University, Ames, IA (1976) Majors in economics and political science, minor in English M.A. in history, University of Illinois at Springfield (1977) J.D., The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL (1980) Executive leadership certificate, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY   (2010). Admitted to practice law before: All Illinois courts,  1980 U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois,  1980 U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois,  2004 U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit,  1985 U.S. Tax Court,  1986Certifications: Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association Diplomate, Illinois Trial Lawyers Assn. College of AdvocacyProfessional associations / organizations: Sangamon County Bar Association, 1980-present Illinois State Bar Association, 1980-present Member, ISBA Local Govt. Section Council, 1988-1989 Elected member, ISBA Assembly, 1988-1994 & 1998-2002 American Bar Association, 1980-1995 Shareholder, Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc.  (Agent, 1983-1997)

Please contact me directly if you are in need of estate planning (trusts, wills, strategies for taxable estates or wealth preservation), asset protection, estate administration, business advice and commercial real estate transactions, including tax deferring like-kind exchanges. I am an elected Fellow of the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC), and invite you to review my resume on Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP's web site, accessible through the link provided, for more information.

Martin Haxel is a Springfield-based attorney whose three-decade career spans roles from public service to private practice. After earning undergraduate degrees at Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville—funded by factory work and cemetery maintenance—he attended Saint Louis University Law, bartending evenings and researching cases at a local firm. Upon passing the bar, he joined the Illinois Attorney General’s office, defending state interests while supporting his family with his wife, Laurie, and their three children. In 1990 he founded Haxel Law, focusing on personal injury and workers’ compensation. Recognized for his insider knowledge of insurance tactics, he has negotiated numerous multimillion-dollar settlements, most notably a $1.3 million policy-limit award for a severely injured motorcyclist. Clients praise his no-nonsense approach, integrity, and willingness to go to trial. Outside the office, he stays active playing senior league hockey, cycling scenic trails, and boating on Lake Springfield.

Daniel Noll is a native of Springfield, Illinois. He graduated from Illinois College with a degree in Business Administration and Economics in 2006.. For law school, Daniel attended Southern Illinois University School of Law. He was named to the Dean’s list and was also an editor of the Southern Illinois University Law Journal, a publication of legal and scholarly works. Mr. Noll spent a large amount of time during law school getting practical experience. He was a clerk for United States District Court Judge (retired) Jeanne Scott. In addition, he interned with the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office in Springfield, Illinois.. In 2010, Mr. Noll graduated from SIU with his Jurist Doctorate and passed the bar that year.  After graduation, Daniel returned to Springfield, IL and worked for the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office. In that position, he prosecuted traffic and misdemeanor offenses and took felony cases to jury trial.. After a short time with the State’s Attorney, Daniel decided to go into private practice in his family’s law firm.  In this capacity, he has defended cases ranging from speeding tickets to Federal Triple Murder Death Penalty cases.. Mr. Noll is an aggressive attorney with a common sense approach to dealing with legal problems. He has been very successful in jury trials and negotiating for clients because of his understanding of the law, his trial experience, and his willingness to fight for his client’s rights.. Daniel Noll represents clients on all criminal charges (link to criminal overview) and accepts civil rights cases (link to civil rights overview).. Courts of Practice:                  U.S. District Court (Central District of Illinois). Springfield Division, Urbana Division, Peoria Division. Circuit Courts:                        Sangamon, Macon, Cass, Christian, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Logan, and Schuyler counties in Illinois. Associations:                           Sangamon County Bar Association. Illinois State Bar Association. Lincoln-Douglas Inn of Courts

Charles Y. Davis is a Partner with Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP, primarily serving corporate clients with commercial and energy matters. On the commercial side, Mr. Davis’ clients include financial institutions, together with privately and publicly owned corporations, including public utilities, wholesale pharmaceutical companies, distributing companies, risk pools, and local governmental entities. In this respect, Mr. Davis has represented clients in contested litigation before state and federal courts, and in a variety of transactional matters, including contracts, workouts, licensing matters, and asset and stock transactions involving extensive business assets and public utility systems.With respect to his energy practice, Mr. Davis has advised and represented public utilities, private companies, and associations regarding matters before the Illinois Commerce Commission. Mr. Davis has represented his clients in a variety of matters, including contested citation proceedings, customer complaints, service area agreements, asset sales, rulemakings, certificate proceedings, legislation, and transmission proceedings. Further, Mr. Davis has also represented energy clients with environmental, oil and gas matters.While at Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP, Mr. Davis has served his community and profession. He has served on numerous charitable and civic boards, and in April 2012 was elected to the 27-member Board of Governors that oversees the operations and management of the Illinois State Bar Association. Mr. Davis is a graduate of Quincy University (2002) and Southern Illinois University School of Law (2005). Prior to his legal career, Mr. Davis worked and interned in numerous political campaigns and in the United States Senate.Specialties: Civil & Commercial Litigation; Public Utility Law; Energy Law; Local & Municipal Law and Defense; Insurance Defense; Injunctions; Business/Corporate Law; Real Estate; Employment Law; Collections.

Attorney Sarah Noll began her legal career in 2006. She graduated from the esteemed University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign-Urbana, where she served as President of the American Constitution Society and received a graduate notation for providing pro bono legal services for indigent communities. After spending several years trying a wide variety of civil and criminal cases as both Assistant States Attorney and Assistant Public Defender in Sangamon County, Sarah began practicing medical litigation in 2012.. Sarah focuses on all aspects of civil litigation including:. Sarah has tried numerous personal injury cases to verdict across the State of Illinois, in addition to appellate work. She is extremely well versed in insurance law and has a vast knowledge of personal injury, workers compensation, and medical malpractice cases. She has litigated multi-million dollar claims and settled hundreds of medical cases in favor of her clients.. Sarah prides herself on compassionate counseling of clients as well as her written and oral advocacy skills. Sarah enjoys helping clients and their families try and recover from injuries. She takes the time to listen to clients and makes sure that they understand the insurance claims and litigation process.. Sarah also serves as a Judge Advocate in the Illinois Army National Guard. She sits on the board of Illinois Coalition for Community Services, a nonprofit organization providing community services in the Central Illinois Area. Sarah is married to attorney Daniel Noll. They have 3 children and are citizens of Springfield, Illinois.

After being in private practice for more than three decades, almost exclusively limited to litigation before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission and appeals of their decisions in the circuit and appellate courts. I now serve as an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.

A graduate of the Loyola University Chicago School of Law (with certificates in trial advocacy and child and family law), Attorney Harris was admitted to practice in the state of Illinois in 2006, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois. He has been recognized for his pro bono work especially with the Cook County Public Defender's office. Attorney Harris travels throughout the state to handle clients' affairs.