Illinois Lawyers Christopher Warmbold to Clay St.

Firm: Meyers & Flowers

3 N 2nd St Ste 300 , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Attorney Christopher J. Warmbold has dedicated his legal career to representing those who are often marginalized, overlooked, and underrepresented. He has a successful track record of advocating on behalf of his injured clients that was earned by standing up to insurance companies, corporations, and municipalities who fail or refuse to uphold their obligation to provide full compensation for the harms caused by the negligence of others. Chris concentrates his practice in matters involving personal injuries, wrongful death, general civil litigation, and appellate advocacy.. "COMING FROM A FAMILY OF BLUE-COLLAR WORKERS TAUGHT ME THE IMPORTANCE OF HARD WORK AND STANDING UP FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR – LESSONS I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN. ALL MY CLIENTS CAN COUNT ON HAVING A ZEALOUS ADVOCATE IN THEIR CORNER, FIGHTING TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR THEM IN THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE.". Chris is a graduate of Northern Illinois University where he received his bachelor’s degree in economics cum laude and he later returned to NIU and obtained his law degree in 2013. That same year he was licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.. Prior to joining Meyers & Flowers, Chris worked for the Kendall County Public Defender’s Office where he represented the accused and fought against the power and influence of the State’s Attorney’s Office. As a criminal defense attorney, Chris spent countless hours in the courtroom providing high quality representation to his clients charged with serious offenses while simultaneously fighting to limit their exposure to collateral consequences. After a successful career as a defense attorney, Chris joined a well-respected law firm in Aurora, Illinois where he gained invaluable experience as a plaintiff’s trial lawyer. He then joined Meyers & Flowers in 2022.. Chris is an experienced litigator having successfully tried both criminal and civil cases to verdict. A notable victory came in September of 2021, when Chris and a fellow attorney secured a $7.7 million verdict for the family of a 33-year-old woman who died because her treating physician failed to recognize, prevent, and treat a thiamine deficiency that developed following bariatric surgery. The verdict stands as one of the largest ever awarded in Winnebago County history. Most recently, Chris and Meyers & Flowers’ founding partner Ted Meyers, secured a $600,000 total recovery for a client in a highly contested retaliatory discharge case. The recovery, which included attorney’s fees and the rare award of punitive damages, is believed to be one of the highest retaliatory discharge jury verdicts awarded in Kane County history.. In addition to being a successful trial lawyer, Chris has a proven track record challenging adverse outcomes and safeguarding circuit court victories in the 2nd and 3rd District Appellate Courts and the Illinois Supreme Court. In 2022, Chris had the distinct privilege to argue a case before the Illinois Supreme Court where he successfully advocated for judicial recognition of critical safeguards for disabled wards concerning their right to marry (In re Estate of McDonald, 2022 IL 126956). The breadth of Chris’ experience as a legal writer, trial lawyer and appellate advocate has earned him recognition from his peers in the legal community, including recognition as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star”. The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state, either under the age of 40 or in practice for 10 years or less.. Chris is a co-chair of the Kane County Bar Association’s Civil Practice Committee and is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and Kendall County Bar Association where he formerly served as President.. Chris was raised in McHenry County and currently resides in suburban DuPage County with his wife and two sons. When not devoting his time and efforts to his clients, Chris serves as a mentor to NIU law students helping guide them through the intricacies of law school, legal internships, the bar exam, and life as a practicing lawyer.

Firm: Citizens Law Group

3069 W Armitage Ave , Chicago , Illinois 60647

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Real Estate

121 E Liberty St Ste 3 , Wauconda , Illinois 60084

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Bertacchi Law, LLC

3310 N. Harlem Avenue , Chicago , Illinois 60634

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Our mission is to provide timely, affordable legal representation. At Bertacchi Law, we pride ourselves in client satisfaction and constant communication. This is not a 9:00-5:00 pm law firm. Instead, we make ourselves available nights and weekends. Your phone call/email is guaranteed to be returned on the same day it was received. In addition, there are no law clerks or secretaries to leave unanswered messages with, but rather direct communication with the attorney herself. Most law firms hand a case off to a paralegal or law clerk, but at Bertacchi Law your case is solely handled by an attorney from start to finish. Bertacchi Law is honored to represent you and to serve the community. We strive to become the most trusted law firm that exceeds expectations. We are located in the dunning neighborhood in Chicago.

Firm: Law Office of Clark A. Walker

318 W Washington St , Bloomington , Illinois 61701

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

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.

Firm: Ruddy & King, LLC

2631 Ginger Woods Parkway , Aurora , Illinois 60502

Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

John Ruddy has been practicing law since 1977.  John graduated form the University of Denver and obtained his J.D. degree from John Marshall Law School.  He concentrates his practice in the areas of litigation concerning family law, bankruptcy reorganization, and commercial matters.He is the former chairperson of the Commercial, Banking and Bankruptcy Committee of the Kane County Bar Association  and is a former bankruptcy trustee.  He has also spoken at seminars for the National Business Institute and Lorman Education Services.John speaks conversational Spanish.

Firm: Law Office of Clare McMahon

161 N. Clark Street , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am a licensed Illinois Attorney since 2009, practicing in Cook, Lake, Du Page, Kendall, Kane, and Joliet counties. I am a member of the Chicago Bar Association Editorial Board, as well as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association.

Firm: Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.

1 Corporate Dr Ste 360 , Lake Zurich , Illinois 60047

Practice Areas: Civil , Insurance , Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Firm: Sidley & Austin

1 South Dearborn Street , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property

Firm: Cirignani Heller & Harman

150 S Wacker Dr , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical

2630 Flossmoor Road, Suite 201 , Flossmoor , Illinois 60422

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am pleased that you stopped by to read my message.  I have been a lawyer practicing in the area of family law (divorce) for about 23 years.  I have represented both men and women in fairly straight forward matters, as well as highly contested cases.  Having practiced in the suburban areas of Chicago has taught me that the majority of clients value:. * Efficienty;. * Experience; and. * Expertise. Money is at a premium, and clients seek rapid resolution of their contested matters. The most effective lawyers anticipate problematic issues and determine the most practical and cost-efficient approaches to resolving thorny matters before they grow out of control.. Clearly, this is a bad time for you.  Whether you are bringing the action (petitioner), or defending a petition brought against you (respondent), you need experience...where it counts.  Let me give you an idea as to what I mean by "experience."  It is vital that you retain a lawyer who has appeared before the various judges in the Domestic Relations Division often, and who have a sense of what the judge wants, and if the particular judge is amenable to your theory of the case.  Also, you cannot underestimate the value of having built up credibility before a particular judge and with colleagues who practice in the area of family law.  Reputational excellence is what I call it.  And believe me, "you gotta' have it!"  There is nothing more valuable than a reputation for knowing the law, and for being reasonable in your requests before the court.  Being given the benefit of a doubt is an earned asset, and smart lawyers guard it jealously.. What makes family law (divorce, support, and custody) matters so difficult are the emotions attending these cases.  The actual rules and laws related to these matters are rather clearly defined.  As a client you need a guide through the turmoil...not a cheerleader.  You are paying for a subject-matter expert in the substance of the law, and the court procedures needed to obtain relief.  I can promise you that I will  give you my best hard-earned judgment and skill to help you through this difficult journey.. Christopher Watts

Firm: Johnson and Newby, LLC

39 S LaSalle Street 820 , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Business ,Collections,Debtor/Creditor

Firm: Stange Law Firm

1012 Ekstam Dr , Bloomington , Illinois 61704

Practice Areas: Family

When facing a difficult divorce or family law matter, you may feel lost or betrayed by those you love. Having an attorney that can understand what you are going through, and be there for you when you need them the most, can make all of the difference. Chuk Okereke is an empathetic Junior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC. He is able to represent clients in McLean County and the surrounding areas from the firm’s Bloomington, Illinois family law office. Chuk attended law school and obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia. While in law school, Chuk ranked in the Top 5% of his class and also was the recipient of the Thomas F. Blackwell Scholarship. He also served as the Associate Editor for the Appalachian Law Journal in 2020. Before studying law, Chuk earned his Masters in Public Administration with a focus on Non-profit/Public/Organizational Management from North Carolina Central University. There, Chuk graduated Summa Cum Laude and received the Moss-Wigfall Graduate Award Scholarship. He was also a member and Treasurer of the Phi Alpha Alpha Honors Society. Chuk also has a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Child Studies with a Certification in Child Advocacy from Montclair State University. Before becoming a Junior Associate with the McLean County divorce lawyers at Stange Law Firm, Chuk spent two months as a Law Clerk for the firm. Chuk also has a background as an advocate for youth in areas such as early childhood education, criminal justice, behavioral health, substance abuse, and family dynamics, having worked as a social worker for organizations focused on providing community outreach and housing assistance for youth. He has also garnered experience in leveraging legal services to low-income individuals with health challenges. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Firm: Strecker Jepson & Associates

21020 N Rand Rd Ste C 2 , Lake Zurich , Illinois 60047

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: The Stogsdill Law Firm

1776 S.Naperville Rd. , Wheaton , Illinois 60189

Practice Areas: Family

Christopher J. Zaruba joined The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. in June of 2014. Prior to that, Chris was an Assistant State’s Attorney at the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office from 2009-2014. Chris began his career at the State’s Attorney’s office handling traffic and misdemeanor offenses, including DUI’s, orders of protection, and domestic batteries. In 2012, Chris received the Outstanding Misdemeanor Prosecutor of the Year award. He was promoted to the Felony Juvenile Division where he worked closely with DCFS in handling cases involving abused or neglected children. After working in the Juvenile Division, Chris was again promoted to the Felony Trial Division where he handled serious offenses including drug offenses, burglaries, and aggravated batteries. During his time at the State’s Attorney’s Office, Chris prosecuted over 300 cases to trial, including many jury trials. Prior to leaving the State’s Attorney’s Office, Chris was selected to participate in the National District Attorney’s Association annual seminar on Trial Advocacy which he successfully completed. Now Chris primarily focuses his practice on the area of family law.. In January of 2014, Chris received the honor of being admitted to practice in front of the United States Supreme Court in Washington D.C. He is a member of the United States Supreme Court, Illinois State, and DuPage County bar associations.. Chris earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the John Marshall Law School in 2009. While on the Dean’s list at the John Marshall Law School, he was recognized for receiving top honors in the areas of Evidence and Federal Criminal Procedure. Chris also clerked for the Honorable John W. Darrah of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.. While attending the John Marshall Law School and while studying for the Illinois bar exam, Chris interned at the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. During that time, he participated in trials and drafted motions. Prior to being admitted to the Illinois Bar, Chris assisted then-State’s Attorney, Joseph Birkett, in successfully prosecuting DuPage County’s last Death Penalty case.. He is active in the DuPage County Bar Association, and serves as the 2014 Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee. He was also invited to become and is a member of the Robert E. Jones chapter of the American Inns of Court.. Chris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. He also completed a minor in History and was recognized on the Dean’s List.. In his free time, Chris has been involved in numerous successful campaigns for Republican candidates throughout the State of Illinois and DuPage County.

Firm: Law Office of Christopher M. R. Wright

11528 S Halsted , Chicago , Illinois 60628

Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Criminal Defense

Christopher has been instrumental in facilitating positive outcomes for criminal and civil cases. With well over half a decade of industry experience, Christopher is the sole principal owner of the Law Office of Christopher M.R. Wright.. Most notably, Christopher has successfully represented a variety of clients. He is a graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He is an active member of the Illinois Bar Association and the Cook County Bar Association. Outside of the office, Christopher enjoys watching sports, traveling, art, and staying active. He grew up in Illinois and he currently lives in the Chicagoland area. His practice specializes in the following areas: dui/dwi, traffic, criminal, plaintiff evictions, and family law.

Firm: Porro, Niermann & Petersen, LLC

821 W Galena Blvd , Aurora , Illinois 60506

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Firm: White Scott & White

21 N Skokie Hwy. , Lake Bluff , Illinois 60044

Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Corporate , Insurance , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP

330 N Wabash Ave Ste 3300 , Chicago , Illinois 60611

Practice Areas: Civil , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Chris Wehrman represents clients in a variety of litigation matters involving family law issues including dissolution of marriage proceedings; custody, visitation and parenting time disputes; spousal support (previously known as alimony); child support; domestic violence; prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; adoptions; and, post-decree actions. Chris also has trial experience in other areas of law including personal injury, commercial, and other civil matters.. While Chris’ focus is litigation, he has also completed the Divorce Mediation Skills Training through Northwestern University and uses the skill set to help resolve issues without litigation when appropriate or feasible.  He is also a mediator.. Chris is a former Big Ten athlete who qualified for both the 2004 and 2008 Men’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the marathon.  Chris formerly served as a board member and President of the Chicago Area Runners’ Association (CARA) and is a currently an invited Nike+ running coach for the Chicago Nike Running Club.

Firm: Clay St. Clair

252 Southwoods Center , Columbia , Illinois 62236

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, State & Local Law, Workers Compensation