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Thomas M. Newman is a senior partner in the firm and concentrates his practice in the Family Law area in DuPage County.. Background and Education:. Born in Hinsdale, Illinois on May 15, 1945; admitted to Bar  in 1971; Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois.  DePaw University (B.A. 1967); Indiana University at Bloomington (J.D., 1971); court-certified mediator and guardian ad litem; court-appointed arbitrator.  Member: DuPage County, Chairman Legal Aid Committee (1975-1976); Judiciary Committee (2001-2003); Illinois State Bar Associations.. Practice Area:. Bar Admission:. Illinois, 1971. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1971. Work Experience:. Mr. Newman practiced in the civil litigation department of the firm prior to concentrating in Family Law and participated in several million dollar settlements and was trial co-counsel for an $11,000,000 medical negligence verdict in Cook County, Illinois.  Mr. Newman’s current concentration in Family Law includes custody, child support, property division, maintenance/alimony and post-judgment litigation.  Mr. Newman has more than 38 years of experience in the Family Law area, representing litigants in simple divorce and complex property division, including tax and valuation issues.. Mr. Newman believes that his concentration in Family Law within a general practice firm has advantages over firms that concentrate solely in Family Law inasmuch as issues arise in Family Court that overlap into other areas.  Many of Mr. Newman’s clients are referrals from other attorneys, and Mr. Newman has the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell rating (AV).. Since 1997, Thomas M. Newman has held the AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for ethics and legal ability.*. Personal:. Mr. Newman lives in Wheaton, Illinois with his wife, Jane, and has three married adult children and four grandchildren.  His hobbies include golf, handball, basketball and recreational activities at his summer home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Jim Knippen is a principal in the firm who specializes in complex litigation, including personal injury, professional negligence, chancery and business litigation. He also represents units of local government. His work in the personal injury area has included representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He has co-counseled multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts and is a specialist in the creation and use of demonstrative exhibits.. Jim served as an Assistant States Attorney prosecuting criminal cases from 1979-1983. Since leaving the States Attorney's Office he has practiced with Ed Walsh.. Representative corporate clients include, or have included, the Village of Roselle, City of Wheaton, Village of Woodridge, City of West Chicago, Amoco Oil Corporation, Bluff City Materials Corporation, Waste Management Corporation, E/M Corporation, Concord Homes, Pasquinelli Development Corporation, various fire and police chiefs in employment discipline matters and numerous injured persons. He has done local counsel work at the request of many national and Chicago firms including, Jenner and Block, and Katten, Muchen, and Zavis. He also has extensive experience in injunctions, declaratory actions and zoning litigation. His zoning litigation experience has included the representation of both municipalities and private developers. He has lectured at the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.. Jim and his wife Tallya have 3 grown children. He is a lifelong resident of the Wheaton area. Outside interests include: American History, mountaineering, cross country skiing, and fly fishing.

For over 35 years, Mr. Lassen has concentrated his legal practice in the field of workers compensation, handling cases not only though the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission, but through the Circuit and Appellate Courts, as well.. Mr. Lassen began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General, subsequently working 17 years as partner in the Chicago firm of Koutsky, Boudreau, Lassen and Mason.  He has maintained his own practice in Wheaton since 1998.. Mr. Lassen has presented seminars to various groups and has guest lectured at John Marshall School of Law.  He is currently a member of the Du Page County Bar Association and the Illinois Workers Compensation Lawyers Association.. In addition, Mr. Lassen is associated with experienced and highly awarded personal injury counsel devoted to handling personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from automobile accidents, train and plane crashes, product liability, medical malpractice and construction site accidents.

During my legal career I have represented a variety of individuals in personal injury cases with my clients recovering millions of dollars for auto, truck, construction, slip and fall, medical negligence and similar claims. I have also represented individuals and corporate entities in numerous residential and commercial real estate-related matters including sale/purchase transactions, lease arrangments, eviction cases and contract negotiations.. Aside from my legal "life", I have an active personal life as well. I have twin daughters and they mean everything to me. I have coached them in numerous sports, including fastpitch travel softball, for years. I love all Chicago sports, especially the Bears and Cubs.

David W. Clark is the founder and owner of the firm and concentrates his practice in the trial of personal injury and workers compensation. Mr. Clark practices before all state and federal courts in Illinois and was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2005. He is a member of the Federal Trial Bar.. Education and background:  Mr. Clark received his Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in a double major of Speech Communication and English from Indiana University in 1989. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola-University of Chicago in 1992. He is very active in the DuPage County Bar Association and served as chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee. He is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the illinois Trial Lawyers Association.. Work Experience:  Mr. Clark started his legal career working at a prominent personal injury law firm in Chicago where he was trying cases to verdict after his first year. While there, he also started to practice in the area of commercial and construction litigation.. In 1996, Mr. Clark joined PSNRB Ltd concentrating in commercial cases such as those involving banks as well as continuing to represent contractors in their construction cases. He retained his practice in personal injury and workers’ compensation (both Plaintiff as well as Defense) obtaining several multi-million dollar settlements for injured Plaintiffs.. In November 2011, Mr. Clark opened the Law Office of David W. Clark, P.C. in order to devote his practice solely to the Plaintiff's side of personal injury as well as worker's compensation while maintaining his commercial litgation practice. From November 1, 2011-January 31, 2013, Mr. Clark has obtained over $5 million dollars worth of settlements for his injured clients.. Hobbies and Interests: Mr. Clark is an Eagle Scout and a former local Boy Scout Leader. He volunteers his legal talent to Administer  Justice and their Legal Aid Clinic each month and is active in his church at Wheaton Bible. He is an accomplished runner having completed a marathon in every state and also finished an Ironman Triathlon. He currently races with his son as a member of the Athletes by Design (ABD) cycle club and is a charter member of the 50 States Marathon Club.

Christopher Theisen began his legal career as a staff attorney with insurance companies in Chicago in 1989. He entered private practice in 1994 and began his partnership with James Roche in 1999. Since then, Theisen & Roche have been the <a href="">top personal injury attorneys in Wheaton</a>, Illinois helping clients receive a fair settlement.

Called a Top DUI Attorney by the media, my firm has handled over 15,000 DUI, criminal and traffic cases since 1986. I am an 12-time Super Lawyer. I am a published author and speaker on Traffic, criminal and DUI Defense. I have argued before the Supreme Court of the United States. I have lectured to lawyers judges and the public across America. I am active in bar associations, and continuously receive the most updated legal DUI information on traffic, criminal and DUI defense.. ---. My personal interests include Corvettes, Golf and the Chicago Cubs.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Wheaton and surrounding areas.