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Gina Couri-Cyphers
Bloomington, IL Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationSouthern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale
Gina received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois and Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law. During her law school career, Gina served as the Assistant Managing Editor of the Journal of Legal Medicine's Legal Medicine Perspectives.
Additionally, she interned at the St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office. Following graduation from law school, Gina worked for a large general practice defense firm in Springfield, Illinois. In 2018, Gina decided to focus her career on helping the injured and joined Kanoski Bresney.
Gina's pro bono activities are as follows:
Prairie State Legal Services, Volunteer Attorney, 2016 – present
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Phil Finegan
Bloomington, IL Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Northern Illinois University
After attending the University of Illinois for Undergraduate school I attended Northern Illinois University School of Law. I was a Prosecutor for the McLean County State's Attorney's office before leaving the office to practice with my father Jim Finegan. I specialize in Criminal Defense, including DUIs, felony cases, drug cases, orders of protection and expungements and will use my background as a Prosecutor to help you defend your case.
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Brendan Bukalski
Bloomington, IL Lawyer
Free ConsultationSouthern Illinois University - Carbondale
From Speeding to Murder, we fight for our clients every day, and are known for aggressive criminal defense. Unlike many, we don't stop fighting after that. We work on getting them their driver's license back after the State has taken it, and on expunging or sealing criminal arrests and/or convictions, including obtaining pardons for our clients.
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Emma Curtis
Bloomington, IL Attorney with 21 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Saint Louis University School of Law
Emma Curtis is a Team Leader Attorney at Stange Law Firm’s Maryville, Illinois office. She puts the needs of her clients at the forefront.
Emma graduated with her undergraduate degree from Maryville University, Emma then went on to further her education and received her Juris Doctor from St. Louis University School of Law.
Prior to working at Stange Law Firm, Emma was an Assistant States Attorney then worked with a private firm totaling 16 years of experience in various areas of law. Emma is also proud to have served in the United States Navy.
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David N. Metnick
Bloomington, IL Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
I joined Hupy and Abraham as an Associate Attorney in 2015. Prior to joining the firm, I practiced as an Assistant State’s Attorney at the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office. In this role, I prosecuted numerous felony cases.
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Todd Alan Roseberry
Bloomington, IL Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Todd Roseberry's experience includes a period of employment with the Illinois Department of Public Aid, Springfield, Illinois,as a Public Aid Income Maintenance Specialist. He also served in the Illinois Army National Guard at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, from 1985 to 1993 as a medic and medical laboratory technician. Todd is married with three children and lives in Leroy,Illinois. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the McLean County Bar Association. He is a member of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Bloomington, Illinois where he teaches religious education to high school children. He's currently a student at...
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James K. Theisen
Bloomington, IL Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Attorney Theisen joined Hupy and Abraham in 2014 as an associate attorney to work in our Rockford office. With more than a decade of experience, he’s handled insurance defense litigation, subrogation and personal injury.
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Charles N. Edmiston
Bloomington, IL Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Iowa College of Law
Chuck enjoys representing injured workers against large insurance companies and employers, working to assure that they receive the medical care that they need to recover and the benefits that they and their families require during the recovery process, as well as a fair settlement or award after treatment is complete.
He enjoys the unique challenges that each case presents and assisting clients with understanding and maneuvering through the always evolving worker's compensation law and procedure.
Charles (Chuck) Edmiston grew up in the small town of Abingdon, Illinois and attended the University of Illinois, graduating with high honors and a degree in Journalism...
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Gregory Reeder
Joliet, IL Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Mr. Reeder fights for his clients bringing over 15 years of defending persons charged with violating the law to serve his clients. Mr. Reeder is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law and has a Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy. Mr. Reeder coached youth football for five years, participated in the American Pool Association, and founded a charity softball games between attorneys and the police department in Joliet which helped raise almost $3000.00 to help feed children in Will County.
Mr. Reeder served five years as an Assistant Public Defender in Will County at the felony,...
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Eric Blatti
Joliet, IL Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Eric J. Blatti was born in the Joliet area and has since remained closely connected with the local community. After graduating from Joliet Township High School, he received his Associate’s Degree in Arts from Joliet Junior College. He continued his education and graduated cum laude from Lewis University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Eric then attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI., where he earned his way onto the Dean’s List and was awarded his Juris Doctor in January of 2008.
Eric began interning for the Will County Public Defender’s Office in April of 2007....
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Anthony Andreano
Joliet, IL Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Northern Illinois University
Anthony Andreano is a divorce lawyer in Will County, Illinois with offices in Joliet. Attorneys at the law firm handle family law cases involving uncontested and contested divorces, custody, parental responsibilities, visitation disputes, legal separation, spousal maintenance, child support, paternity, grandparent rights, civil unions, post judgments proceeding, support arrearage calculations and collection and other family law cases. For more information visit us at www.andreanoandlyons.com or call for an immediate consultation over the phone (815) 727-1937
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Wayne Johnson
Joliet, IL Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Wayne Johnson is a partner at Johnson & Johnson, Ltd. He has been practicing law for over 35 years, and his practice focuses primarily on family law, criminal law, bankruptcy law, estate law, and real estate matters. He has conducted numerous trials and court hearings involving large marital estates and complex child custody issues.
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Gordon H. Hirsch
Joliet, IL Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
DePaul College of Law
Work as an attorney, representing, researching, litigating and negotiating for clients for everything from civil and traffic cases to misdemeanors, DUIs, and felonies.
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Mikal Stole
Joliet, IL Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Mikal Stole a prominent family law attorney in the Cook, Will, and Grundy Counties. He has successfully represented clients with complex cases involving high net worth estates, child custody disputes (allocation of parental responsibilities), and divorces involving business interests, while also efficiently handling routine matters. Mikal's also writes appellate court briefs on family law matters and is frequently appointed as Guardian ad Litem. Mikal serves as the Co-Chairperson of the Will County Bar Association's Family Law Committee and has been responsible for organizing the annual Family Law Seminar for several years. Mikal presents topics to the Bar Association including...
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Mark D. Johnson
Bloomington, IL Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Northern Illinois University
Attorney Mark Johnson is the founder of Johnson Law Group and a valuable legal representative in Illinois. As a former Crew Chief for the Air Force National Guard, a former police officer and a former prosecutor with the Illinois Attorney General's Office, attorney Johnson is a well-versed legal professional with a detailed understanding of both sides of the law. Having many associations and memberships under his belt and several bar admissions, he goes above and beyond to equip himself to provide aggressive counsel for each person that he represents. Call today to schedule your free initial consultation.
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Robert Finegan
Bloomington, IL Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, DUI & DWI, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Northern Illinois University
After attending the University of Illinois for Undergraduate school I attended Northern Illinois University School of Law. I was a Prosecutor for the McLean County State's Attorney's office for a year and a half, before leaving the office to practice with my father Jim Finegan. I will be working closely with my father on bankruptcy, real estate and other civil cases in the Bloomington, Illinois area.
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Jennifer Bunker Skerston
Streator, IL Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Michigan State University
Jennifer Bunker Skerston has worked in the Illinois Valley legal community for the past seven years handling many litigation related matters including will contests, property tax appeals, breach of contract, and personal injury claims.
Jennifer Bunker Skerston is actively involved in the Illinois State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section Council. She is the Editor of the Council’s monthly publication distributed to members throughout Illinois. She also assists the Council in providing continuing legal education to attorneys, determining the need for new legislation, and reviewing and suggesting changes to current legislative proposals affecting wills, trusts and estates....
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Paul Ciesielski
Joliet, IL Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
The John Marshall Law School
Paul Ciesielski is dedicated to providing assistance to those that find themselves in need of help navigating the complicated area of personal injury law. Not everyone knows what to do following a Chicago car accident, truck crash, health care error, or other incident. Paul walks clients through the legal process step-by-step.
Paul received his B.S. from Indiana University. He earned his J.D. from the John Marshall Law School, where he gained valuable knowledge, as well as relevant experience outside of the classroom. While in school, he volunteered at JMLS Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic. The veterans he helped...
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Timothy Reeb
Joliet, IL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Mr. Reeb is a partner at Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb, LLP. As a partner at Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb, LLP, Mr. Reeb focuses his practice exclusively on family law, representing business owners, executives, professionals, and their spouses. Mr. Reeb concentrates in all areas of family law, including issues of child custody and visitation, child support, maintenance, property division, complex financial matters, tax consequences, pre and post nuptial agreements, restraining orders, orders of protection, as well as family law appeals. Judges also frequently appoint Mr. Reeb to serve as Guardian ad Litem and as Mediator...
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Douglas B Johnson
Bloomington, IL Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationArizona Summit Law School
Douglas B. Johnson is a skilled young lawyer that graduated law school at an astonishing pace of 2 years. Doug graduated cum laude at the top of his class regularly receiving awards and honors for his academic achievements. Doug is a Bloomington-Normal native, as he was born and raised in the twin cities, and prior to joining Johnson Law Group worked for many years with State Farm at their Regional and Corporate offices, in the area. Doug is an experienced negotiator as he conducted mediations representing State Farm's interests. He also worked for a private investigation agency where he gained...
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Thomas P. Polacek
Joliet, IL Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Employment and Personal Injury
Washington University School of Law
Tom practices primarily in the area of personal injury, representing the seriously injured in state and federal trial courts. He also represents clients in general administrative litigation. Tom has litigation experience before trial and appellate courts in Missouri and Illinois, including arguments before the Illinois Supreme Court. He has represented clients and tried cases in U.S. Federal Courts in the Illinois Central and Northern Districts.
Tom was an academic All-American football player at Washington University in St. Louis and is married to a former national champion volleyball player. He maintains a strong interest in all sports and counts riding his bicycle,...
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Todd J. Polito
Joliet, IL Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Family, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School and Northern Illinois University
Born and raised in Joliet, Illinois, Todd has been surrounded by legal role models his entire life. His father, the Honorable Joseph C. Polito (retired) built a highly successful legal practice in Will County before being appointed as an Associate Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, which gave Todd the opportunity to regularly interact with many of his father’s colleagues and fueled his passion for the legal profession at a young age.
Todd served in the United States Navy for four years, earning the prestigious Naval Achievement medal before being honorably discharged. Upon returning to civilian life, Todd built...
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Michael J. Lichner
Joliet, IL Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
Michael Lichner received his Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Upon graduation, Mr. Lichner joined Teach for America, dedicating the next two years of his life to teaching middle school students in inner-city Houston, Texas. While teaching in Houston, Mr. Lichner earned his Master of Education from the University of St. Thomas. After returning to Chicago to help build a family construction business, Mr. Lichner attended The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois, where he received his Juris Doctor in May of 2010. While attending law...
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James T. Finegan
Bloomington, IL Attorney with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Northwestern University School of Law
Jim Finegan attended the University of Illinois for undergraduate school and Northwestern University for Law School. He moved to Bloomington, Illinois after graduating law school and he has over 40 years experience. He specializes in bankruptcy, real estate, and civil litigation.
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Brian C. Cichon
Joliet, IL Attorney with 29 years of experience
Collections, Landlord Tenant, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
IIT, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Born in Chicago, IL. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1995. United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1995. Preparatory education: Loras College, Dubuque, IA (B.A., 1992). Legal education: IIT, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1995). Former Will County Assistant State’s Attorney. Member: Illinois State Bar Association, Will County Bar Association, Illinois Worker’s Compensation Lawyer’s Association.
Brian has been practicing law in Will County for over 20 years, and handles a variety of legal issues, be they simple, complex or something in between. He is a trial lawyer, with a current focus in the area of workers’ compensation and general civil litigation....
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Erin Webster O'Brien
Joliet, IL Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Divorce and Family
DePaul College of Law
Ms. O'Brien graduated with the highest honors from Lewis University in May 2000. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree, double majoring in Criminal / Social Justice and American Studies (History Department).
In 2001, Ms. O'Brien worked for Target Corporation as a human resources manager where she recruited new team members and helped run the Orland Park Target store. Ms. O'Brien then attended DePaul University College of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor in May 2004. While a law student, she was employed at the National Anti-Vivisection Society as a legal analyst helping maintain http://www.AnimalLaw.com. Ms. O'Brien also clerked with...
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Ron S. Fladhammer
Joliet, IL Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Ron has been a member of several area boards of directors, including the Will Grundy Medical Clinic and the St. Raymond School Athletic Board. Ron, along with his wife Kim, a Will County Assistant State's Attorney, are members of the Cathedral of St. Raymond Parish and are heavily involved with Joliet Catholic Academy, where their two children attend high school.
Ron has represented petitioners before the Illinois Industrial Commission for the past 18 years and has represented applicants for Social Security Disability benefits for over 24 years. He prides himself on achieving maximum results for his clients under the law. He...
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John Waldman
Bloomington, IL Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Illinois College of Law
A lifelong resident of Illinois, John Waldman raised his family in the Pekin/Peoria area, where he resides today. John attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, graduating with University Honors with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Paralegal Studies. He began practicing law after graduating from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1988.
After law school, John began working for a law firm that primarily did work for insurance companies, defending personal injury and workers' compensation claims. Trying to save insurance companies money at the expense of innocent accident victims was not very rewarding. He joined Kanoski Bresney in...
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Marilyn Johnson
Joliet, IL Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Marilyn Johnson is a partner at Johnson & Johnson, Ltd. She has been practicing law for over 30 years, concentrating in the areas of divorce, custody, support, and visitation. She has conducted numerous trials and hearings involving large marital estates and complex child custody issues. Prior to practicing law, Marilyn Johnson was a special education teacher who worked with children with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioral problems. Her vast experience as a lawyer, teacher, and mother has enabled her to acquire a deep, compassionate understanding of the family unit, which has enabled her to counsel clients through the most...
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Steven C. Haney
Joliet, IL Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Former Will County prosecutor with over 25 years experience within the Will County court system. Past chairman of the criminal law committee of the Will County Bar Association. Capital litigation lead counsel certified by the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Thomas A. Kelliher
Joliet, IL Lawyer
Free ConsultationAntitrust and Personal Injury
Thomas A. Kelliher is an expert litigator who has first-chaired 30 trials during the course of his profession. When involved in defense work for the city of Chicago, Tom won 90 percent of the 29 cases he tried to jury verdict. And since Tom started representing injured plaintiffs, he has won many jury verdicts in excess of $1 million for his clients.
Born in Santa Monica, Calif., Tom graduated from high school in Arlington, Va., before going to the University of Virginia and The John Marshall Law School. He now resides in Westchester and enjoys golf, barbecuing and spending time with...
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Raymond Paul McSteen
Joliet, IL Attorney with 29 years of experience
Divorce and Family
The John Marshall Law School
Ray is a lifelong resident of Will County. He resides in Channahon, Illinois with his wife, Wendy and his two daughters. He has been practicing in the field of matrimonial and family law for almost two decades and acts as an appointed family law mediator in Will County.
Practice Areas
Family & Matrimonial
Divorce
Bar Admissions
Illinois, 1996
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Clifford Horwitz
Joliet, IL Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Clifford Horwitz has won every case that he has taken to trial over the past 24 years with over 25% of those verdicts being record-setting jury verdicts. Cliff works with and manages the lead trial team at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. Together, Clifford Horwitz, Jay Luchsinger and Michael Carter won the largest personal injury verdict in Illinois history for an individual and the second largest in U.S. history. The $64 million verdict was awarded for an injured ironworker who fell and was left paralyzed from a job-site accident.
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Elizabeth Youakim
Joliet, IL Lawyer
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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John S Rossi
Joliet, IL Attorney with 33 years of experience
Family, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of Illinois College of Law
John is a former Assistant State's Attorney in the counties of Will and Peoria, Illinois. He has been practicing in the field of family law for 20 years. He is also an accredited mediator in family law, and acts as a guardian ad litem, representing children in family law matters. In addition to family law, he is also an experienced probate lawyer, representing decedent's estates and their families. He has prepared countless Wills and Powers of Attorneys for individuals. In addition, he is a skilled adoption attorney, representing families in both related and unrelated adoptions.
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William A Peithmann
Mahomet, IL Attorney with 46 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Tax
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law and University of Illinois College of Law
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Jason Bartell
Bloomington, IL Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Agricultural, Business, Construction and Securities
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Jennifer K. Kearney
Joliet, IL Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
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Candice M Thomason
Bloomington, IL Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Murphy & Dunn, P.C.
306 E Grove Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
Free ConsultationValparaiso University School of Law
Candice M. Thomason is an Associate Attorney at Murphy & Dunn, P.C. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and is a member of the Peoria County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Candice is a graduate of Valparaiso University School of Law, where she graduated with honors in May of 2014. She also earned her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University. Candice works primarily with Managing Partner G. Edward Murphy and with her Paralegal Nathan P. Paquet in all areas of...
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Nichol M. Broshous
Joliet, IL Attorney with 10 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School