Illinois Lawyers Timothy Bertschy to Timothy J

Firm: Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, Professional Corporation

1 North Old State Capitol Place Suite 575 , Springfield , Illinois 62701

Practice Areas: Commercial

Firm: Duggan Bertsch

303 West Madison , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: General Practice, Litigation

In the entertainment world, Tim serves as general counsel and outside consulting counsel to numerous music and arts festivals and events, including Pitchfork, Life is Beautiful, and Riot Fest. Tim's work in this space spans North America, counseling clients in all aspects of the business including contract negotiation and drafting, risk management, insurance needs, claims management, and strategic consulting. Tim’s trusted counsel in the entertainment space has made him a sought after speaker at major entertainment meetings and conferences including Billboard, IEBA, and Pollstar. Tim also serves as a member of XLIVE's Advisory Board, speaking at XLIVE, the annual conference series which assembles industry leaders at the intersection of music, sports, film, culinary, beverage, eSports, technology, and brands, providing an opportunity for them to discover and discuss the latest trends and issues surrounding the industry.  Tim's work in this space has garnered him recognition from Billboard as one of the top lawyers in music.. Tim is on the list of approved lawyers for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) which is compiled by the Athlete Ombudsman Office (AOO). The list consists of attorneys who have expertise in Olympic-related issues for athletes in need of legal counsel.. Tim serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He currently teaches courses in Sports and Entertainment Law. Tim also serves as a curriculum advisor for EXPLO’s Sports and Entertainment Law course offered at Yale University. EXPLO is a world renowned international not-for-profit organization providing learning opportunities to students of all ages.. Tim is an accomplished legal writer, published as an author and contributor in nationally respected law reviews, periodicals, and bar association publications including the University of Virginia, the University of Texas, the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Bar Association, Crain’s Chicago Business, USA Today, the University of Illinois, ESPN the Magazine, the University of Pittsburgh, the Seattle Times, Sports Litigation Alert, Legal Issues in Collegiate Athletics, the American Lawyer, the Sports Business Journal, and Sports Facilties and the Law. Tim has earned the respect and trust of his fellow attorneys by being selected for numerous bar association leadership positions, including his previous work as the Defense Research Institute (the national defense trial bar) Sports Law Special Litigation Group Chairman. Tim is listed in the Sports Law Expert Witness Directory and has been featured multiple times in the DRI Leadership Spotlight. Tim has also served as a legal analyst for ABC, Fox, and WGN.. Prior to joining the firm, Tim served as a Partner and Chair of the Sports and Event Law Group at SmithAmundsen, and worked as a summer associate for Donohue, Brown, Mathewson & Smyth, and Corboy & Demetrio.. While attending law school, Tim was the notes editor for the Elder Law Journal, Founder/President of the Irish Law Students Association, a Cali Award Winner for Academic Excellence and a Rickert Award Winner for Excellence in Legal Publication. He was also a teaching assistant for Legal Writing at the College of Law, and Ethics in Engineering at the College of Engineering. Tim is a member of the Board of Advisors of the Sports Law Institute (SLI) at Vermont Law School, and has served in an honorary position with the Fetzer Institute, specifically as a member of the Fetzer Advisory Council on Sports, and Embodied Spiritual Practices. The Fetzer Institute is a private, nonprofit operating foundation that engages with people and programs working to bring the power of love and forgiveness to the center of individual, organizational and community life. Tim has served as a member of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) Legal Task Force, and a member of the Selection Committee for the Tillman Military Scholars program.. Tim is an “AV” rated lawyer from Martindale-Hubbell, representing recognition of legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability and legal experience by his peers. He has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in Super Lawyers® lists since 2011, and Leading Lawyer lists since its inception. Tim has received recognition from The Irish Legal 100 for his contributions to the legal profession and his Irish heritage since 2015. This annual list honors the nations most accomplished and distinguished lawyers of Irish descent. In 2016, Tim was nominated and identified as one of Illinois’ top attorneys, earning him the honor of being selected as one of Law Bulletins Forty Under 40 honorees. The committee at Law Bulletin Publishing Company sifted through over 1,300 nominations to select 40 of the most talented young attorneys practicing in Illinois. The 40 chosen for this recognition possessed intelligence, passion, success in the office, a desire to help community and most importantly, a willingness to work hard at one of the country’s most important professions.

Firm: Lavelle Law, Ltd.

1933 North Meacham Road , Schaumburg , Illinois 60173

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Tim is a partner at the firm that concentrates his practice in helping people in consumer bankruptcies and in helping individuals and business before the Internal Revenue Service collection.

Firm: The Law Offices of Timothy N. Henderson, Ltd

33 N. LaSalle Suite 2119 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Corporate, Criminal Defense

Firm: Nelson Bumgardner, PC

15020 S. Ravinia Avenue , Orland Park , Illinois 60462

Practice Areas: Patent Infringement

Firm: Gambacorta Law

5250 N. Old Orchard Road , Skokie , Illinois 60077

Practice Areas: Immigration

Mr. Gambacorta was born, March 12, 1971 in Evanston, Illinois, not too far from Northwestern University flagship campus.  He attended high school at Loyola Academy, in Wilmette, Illinois, attended college at the University of Arizona with a major in history and a split minor in political science/economics, went on to graduate school at the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in secondary education, and finally attended The Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. for his legal education.. During law school, Mr. Gambacorta worked for the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Maritime and International Law drafting appeals concerning disciplinary action against merchant mariners, researched the daily enforcement of federal law in the areas of drug interdiction, immigration, marine environmental protection, marine safety, living marine resource law, and general federal laws applicable at sea and performed legal research involving the amount of evidence necessary to rebut a presumption of negligence in maritime law.  He also drafted a detailed legal memo useful in addressing the issue whenever it arises in a U.S. Coast Guard administrative proceeding.. Mr. Gambacorta also worked as a Legal Specialist for International Labor Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Office of International Labor Affairs.  At the State Department, Mr. Gambacorta conducted domestic and United Nations legislative research of statutory mandates and assisted in the formulation of statutory construction guidelines to guide upper management on the eligibility criteria used in U.S. statutes to mandate conditioning of aid and trade benefits, outlined relevant legal issues and approaches in solving problems related to maritime port security and negotiated with representatives of the International Labor Organization the effect of revised maritime treaties on workers' legal rights.  Mr. Gambacorta further researched international maritime law and domestic immigration law to inform U.S. Government participation in negotiations to revise maritime treaties to expedite use of crews by shipping industry insofar as may be consistent with the requirements of U.S. immigration law, drafted response letters to Congressional inquiries pertaining to international labor human rights legal issues and instructed non-legal personnel in legislative historical research.  In 2002, he received the U.S. Department of State award for professional contributions to U.S. efforts to promote respect for rule of law and human rights worldwide.. After graduation from law school, Mr. Gambacorta came back to Illinois and successfully passed the Illinois bar exam.  Mr. Gambacorta did not practice immigration law immediately after he became a licensed attorney.  Rather, he worked at a commercial law firm, Shelist and Schwartz, LLP where he evaluated, managed, and litigated matters pertaining to class action and commercial litigation.  Caseload commonly involved consumer fraud and deceptive practices; fraudulent schemes involving business/corporate, healthcare, medical billing, insurance, and bank/trustee/lender; whistleblower (Qui Tam) litigation; and execution on large judgments and awards.  Mr. Gambacorta researched and drafted, legal briefs, motions for summary judgments, and motions for bad faith and sanctions, as well as responses to affirmative defenses, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgments.  He prepared Disclosure Statements in Qui Tam matters involving criminal schemes resulting in kickbacks and double-billing for Medicare/Medicaid services and interviewed clients in connection with drafting Qui Tam Disclosure Statements.. After Shelist and Schwartz, LLP, Mr. Gambacorta worked for another commercial law firm where he represented clients in state courts in a wide range of commercial disputes including: contract; fiduciaries; negligence; employment contracts; slander and defamation; post-judgment collection via supplementary proceedings; preliminary and permanent injunctive relief; and representation of union members engaged in disciplinary misconduct. He also researched and drafted substantive and procedural issues pertaining to pleadings, motions, discovery requests, citations to discover assets on third parties, and legal memoranda, including trial briefs.  He has also has extensive written discovery, deposition, and motion practice experience, including appearances before arbitrators in mandatory arbitration proceedings.. In 2006, Mr. Gambacorta decided to go back to the area of law where his heart is, immigration and nationality law.  He has successfully defended many foreign nationals in immigration court and who were subject to deportation as a result of either criminal and/or immigration violations.  Mr. Gambacorta additionally has successfully handles waiver cases to enable those foreign nationals who are forever barred from coming to the United States to reunite with their families here.. Mr. Gambacorta spends considerable amount of time in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam) where he advises clients on consular processing as well as a host of other immigration legal issues.  He is licensed in Arizona and Illinois and when not practicing law spends family time with his spouse and 7 year old daughter.  Mr. Gambacorta enjoys reading, traveling, running, cooking, learning about different cultures and languages and walking through airports and train stations.

330 North Wabash   3300 , Chicago , Illinois 60611

Practice Areas: Corporate ,Criminal Defense ,Medical Malpractice,Products Liability,Toxic Substances

Firm: Fiscella Law LLC

201 East Ogden , Hinsdale , Illinois 60521

Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Mr. Fiscella is a life-long resident of the Chicago-land area.  He attended the University of Illinois where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.   He later earned his Juris Doctorate Degree at Chicago-Kent College of Law.. Prior to starting his own practice, Mr. Fiscella worked with another Chicago area defense firm focusing on a variety of criminal matters throughout the country.  Mr. Fiscella has defended clients in a number of complex jury and bench trials in federal and state court. He has worked on legal teams defending clients charged with murder, RICO and organized crime allegations, kidnapping, conspiracy, aggravated battery, possession and sale of narcotics, white collar crimes, violent crimes, weapon possession, and a variety of other matters.

Firm: McCarthy, Callas, & Feeney, P.C.

329 18th Street , Rock Island , Illinois 61201

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Rathje & Woodward, LLC

300 East Roosevelt Road Suite 300 , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Commercial

Tim D. Elliott joined Rathje & Woodward, LLC in 2005 and has been chosen by his peers as one of the Illinois Rising Stars in the area of General Litigation for the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. He has also been recognized as one of Illinois’ Top 40 Lawyers, in 40 under 40, and brings to the firm a substantial amount of experience in a wide variety of complex litigation matters.. Mr. Elliott has handled cases and appeals in state and federal courts throughout the country, and he can represent clients in commercial litigation, insurance disputes, employment disputes, trade secret matters, class action lawsuits, and bankruptcy-related litigation.

Firm: Law Offices of Laura J. Morask

416 Higgins Road, Suite B , Park Ridge , Illinois 60068

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I am certified to practice law in state courts in Illinois, and federal court in the Northern District of Illinois and the Eastern District of Michigan.  I work as an attorney for a criminal law solo practitioner in Park Ridge, IL, where I have gained experience in the defense of a wide variety of criminal cases, including a high profile 3-week murder jury trial, a high profile police misconduct bench trial, and a federal fraud conspiracy jury trial.. Before attending law school, I spent approximately three years as an assistant to a family law solo practitioner in San Diego, CA, where I learned many valuable lessons about the day-to-day operations of a law practice.. In law school, I gained extensive experience with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; between working in a District Judge's chambers, working as a Law Clerk with the United States Attorney's Office, and doing federal 1983 litigation with the Illinois Attorney General and City of Chicago, I had the opportunity to appear in front of Federal District Judges and Federal Magistrate Judges, write motions, respond to discovery, take a deposition, and observe jury and bench trials.. I plan to use the skills I've gathered to continue a career in the courtroom, working as a trial lawyer in the field of criminal law.

Firm: Law Office of Timothy A. Duffy, P.C.

725 W Orchard Cir , Lake Forest , Illinois 60045

Practice Areas: Civil , Class Action, Class Action, Class Action

Firm: The Law Office of Timothy J. Deffet

4848 N. Clark St. , Chicago , Illinois 60640

Practice Areas: Trucking Accident

IL does not recognize specialties. However, I concentrate my practice in the following areas:. I enjoy playing sports, watching a good movie and reading a good book.. I love Chicago for the weather. Nothing like subzero temperatures six months out of the year.

Firm: Schiller, DuCanto and Fleck LLP

200 North La Salle Street 30th Floor , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: General Practice, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Known for his strategic approach, Tim Daw draws on 28 years of experience in litigating and negotiating complex family law cases to help clients achieve their objectives. He works with clients to take charge of their situations by identifying issues, setting priorities, and mapping a course of action to arrive at their goals. As a senior partner of the firm, Mr. Daw assists families and individuals, including executives, business owners, athletes, doctors, celebrities and their spouses and significant others in resolving divorce and other family law matters.. Mr. Daw urges clients to see their divorce strategically, looking beyond the moment and short-term gain to the long-term impact of their decisions. Early in the process he offers a cost/benefit analysis to help clients take the right steps. Because divorce is likely to be one of the largest financial transactions of an individual’s lifetime, Mr. Daw stresses achieving a balance of cash, real estate and retirement investments in the settlement.. Respected as one of the top family lawyers in the Chicago area, Mr. Daw brings expertise to a wide range of family issues including complex financial matters, business valuations, tax planning, shareholder divorce, custody disputes, property division, maintenance issues, and prenuptial agreements.. Mr. Daw has been recognized by his peers and the community for his trial and litigation skills and for his philanthropic efforts. He has been listed among the Best Lawyers in America by Neifeh and Smith, an Illinois Super Lawyer, and a member of the Leading Lawyers Network. The DuPage County Bar Association has recognized him for his outstanding service to the Bar. The DuPage County Legal Assistance Foundation has recognized his pro bono service.

Firm: Law Office of Timothy C. Culbertson

1107 Lincoln Ave , Fox River Grove , Illinois 60021

Practice Areas: Litigation

603 Henry Street , Alton , Illinois 62002

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

I am an Illinois and Missouri licensed attorney at Williamson, Webster, Falb, & Glisson where I practice civil litigation and personal injury law, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, trip and falls, and products liability. I have also gained experience in nursing home neglect and abuse cases and medical malpractice cases. I have and will work diligently to represent the interests of all my clients.

Firm: Cavanagh Law Group

161 N. Clark Street , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Civil , Products Liability, Railroad/FELA, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury

Tim is the husband of Stacey Feeley Cavanagh, a trial lawyer and the proud father of six children: Ryan, Jack, Charlie, TJ, Kiley and Kate.

Firm: Law Office of Timothy Brown

1520 Carlemont Drive , Crystal Lake , Illinois 60014

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

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Firm: Ruff Weidenaar & Reidy Limited

222 North La Salle Street Suite 700 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Litigation, Banking

Firm: Timothy J Deffet

, Chicago , Illinois 60618

Practice Areas: Lawyers