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Richard T. West
Champaign, IL Lawyer with 56 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Health Care and IP
University of Illinois College of Law
Richard T. West has been practicing law for over forty-one years. He has been a shareholder of Meyer Capel for over half of his career, having practiced in other firms in the community prior to joining Meyer Capel in 1991 as a shareholder. Throughout much of his career, his focus has been in the areas of complex litigation involving, for example, intellectual property, construction, banking, products liability, contract disputes and corporate and fiduciary obligations, as well as business representation, construction law, and health care law. In recent years, he has begun to shift his focus from an active litigation practice...
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Mr. Jeffrey Hays
Champaign, IL Lawyer with 32 years of experience
411 W. University
Champaign, IL 61820
Business, Immigration and Real Estate
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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Katy Fain
Trilla, IL Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Experienced intellectual property attorney handling patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, licensing and litigation. Registered patent attorney.
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Bruce Baber
Paris, IL Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Agricultural, Criminal Defense, Probate and Real Estate
The University of Chicago Law School
General practice solo law firm, with emphasis on criminal & DUI law, family law, real estate, and wills, estates & trusts.
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Evan D. Coobs
Champaign, IL Attorney with 36 years of experience
Business
University of Iowa
Evan Coobs is a shareholder in Meyer Capel's business and transactional practice group. A practicing attorney since 1989, he has been with Meyer Capel since 1996, and a shareholder of the firm since 1998. He regularly works with other lawyers as cost-effective and trusted co-counsel and local counsel.
Experience
There is no substitute for experience. Mr. Coobs' experience ranges from assisting developers of affordable housing, to in-house work for a multinational manufacturing company, to helping start-up clients negotiate their first commercial lease, to parsing through the details of complex financing arrangements, including syndicated loan transactions.
Mr. Coobs' practice is focused in the...
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Rochelle A. Funderburg
Champaign, IL Attorney with 44 years of experience
Administrative, Employment and Workers' Comp
University of Illinois College of Law
Rochelle A. Funderburg brings extensive knowledge of labor and employment issues and wide-ranging litigation experience to the practice of law at Meyer Capel. A former assistant city attorney and practicing lawyer for more than 30 years, Ms. Funderburg has handled a variety of cases – from inception through trial and appeal, representing insurance carriers, employers, employees, and various local governmental bodies.
Ms. Funderburg received her bachelor of science and juris doctorate degrees from the University of Illinois, where she also earned the Charles E. Merriam Scholarship. Following completion of her formal legal studies in 1981, Ms. Funderburg joined Coles County, Illinois-based...
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Forrest J. Heyman
Champaign, IL Attorney with 13 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Illinois College of Law
Forrest Heyman joined the firm as a summer associate in 2011 and became an associate attorney following his admission to the Illinois Bar in 2012. His areas of practice include business planning, corporate transactions, real estate, and estate planning and administration.
Forrest is a locally-raised attorney with an international perspective. Hailing from Paxton, Illinois, Forrest attended Butler University from 2005 to 2008, where he earned a bachelor of science in economics, with honors. Following a semester in Hong Kong, Forrest was named Sigma Nu National Man of the Year and joined The Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington, where he...
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Marjorie A. Harris
Champaign, IL Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning
University of Michigan Law School
With a focus on estate planning and administration, Marjorie A. Harris works closely with individuals and families who are seeking ways to provide financial security for today and protect their assets for the next generation. In addition to advising clients on trust and estates and tax planning matters, Marjorie's practice also includes the establishment and representation of nonprofit and charitable organizations, and charitable gift planning.
A magna cum laude graduate of Brown University, Marjorie earned a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in applied mathematics and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa honorary society. She went on to earn...
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James M. Mullady
Champaign, IL Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Family
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
As a former teacher and school administrator, Jim Mullady brings a unique perspective to the practice of law at Meyer Capel.
Mr. Mullady is a 1991 graduate of Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis, which he attended on a fellowship. In addition to coursework at IU, his legal education included a year at the University of Illinois as a visiting scholar. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Mullady taught social studies in the central Illinois communities of Arcola and Fisher, and served as principal of the National Academy of Arts High School in Champaign for four years.
Mr. Mullady was an...
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Dennis K. Muncy
Champaign, IL Attorney with 58 years of experience
Communications
University of Illinois College of Law
Dennis K. Muncy is recognized nationally as an expert in the field of telecommunications law and regulation. During the course of his legal career, he has handled litigation in 38 states and the District of Columbia and has testified before Congress and the Federal Communications Commission concerning telecommunications issues. In addition to representing telecommunications clients in regulatory and other matters, Dennis has negotiated numerous sales, acquisitions and mergers of telecommunication properties. He has delivered numerous speeches and provided instruction on telecommunications issues to both clients and other counsel.
Dennis joined Meyer Capel as a law clerk in 1965 and became an...
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Brian King
Champaign, IL Attorney
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Richard W Hopp
Decatur, IL Attorney
1301 E. Mound Road, Ste. 250
Decatur, IL 62526
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Michael Hupy
Bloomington, IL Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Marquette University of Law
Attorney Michael F. Hupy is the senior partner in the billion dollar law firm of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. overseeing 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. In his career, he has achieved multi-million dollar results for clients including a $22 million award for an injured child.
Through Attorney Hupy's leadership, the firm has donated over $1 million to thousands of worthwhile causes.
In December 2008, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle presented Attorney Hupy with a Certificate of Commendation for many years of leadership in making "the community a better place to live." The Governor previously publicly thanked Attorney Hupy for his help...
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W. Scott Hanken
Springfield, IL Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Creighton University School of Law
I am W. Scott Hanken, a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over 35 years of experience in the field. Having previously worked as a prosecutor, I possess a deep understanding of the tactics used by the opposition in court. My approach combines this insight with a commitment to providing personalized service and a history of successful outcomes.
"When Justice Demands a Fighter."
In my practice, I focus on delivering aggressive legal representation, ensuring that I never shy away from a challenge. Communication is key, and I make it a priority to keep you informed and involved at every stage of your case....
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Theodore J. Harvatin
Springfield, IL Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
My practice is limited primarily to two areas, driver's license reinstatement and DUI. My background affords you a unique perspective.
For all of your professional needs, call Ted at 217-525-0520.
For 15 years, I heard driver's license cases as a contractual hearing officer for the Secretary of State (DMV). This experiences has provided me with the opportunity to understand how the opposing side thinks and operates.
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Andy Hale
Kankakee, IL Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Personal Injury
University of Illinois College of Law
With over 35 years of experience, Andy Hale is a seasoned trial attorney and has been involved in numerous high-profile cases.
Mr. Hale represents clients in a wide variety of civil rights matters, including wrongful convictions.
Mr. Hale seeks to shine a light on cases of injustice and he is also a documentary film producer ("A Murder In The Park" and "White Boy") and podcaster ("The Starved Rock Murders with Andy Hale").
His cases frequently appear in various forms of media, such as HBO's "The Murders at Starved Rock."
Mr. Hale is a member of the State bars of Illinois, California, and Florida.
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Dustin Noel Koth
Bloomington, IL Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Mississippi School of Law
I am passionate about helping people in Central Illinois with their legal needs for many reasons. I grew up in Bloomington-Normal and care deeply about the people in my hometown. I also feel called to fight for justice. The lawyers and paralegals in my office are great to work with and share my vision for helping people. We have a very experienced team at Koth Gregory & Nieminski (KGN) and pride ourselves on being able to help the people in Central Illinois with nearly any legal issue they may face. Our hope is that people come see us first for...
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Todd Bresney
Champaign, IL Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationChicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Todd is the Senior Partner of Kanoski Bresney. He is also the Senior Trial Attorney who manages the complex litigation division of the law firm. Kanoski Bresney was established over 40 years ago and is a full service personal injury law firm that has 8 central Illinois office locations and a litigation practice that spans throughout the State of Illinois.
He has worked at the Federal Trade Commission and the States Attorney for Cook County. However, he spent the majority of his early career in Chicago representing and defending some of the largest insurers and corporations in the country.
Since 2002,...
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Larry A. Apfelbaum
Champaign, IL Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Illinois College of Law
Larry joined the Springfield office of Kanoski Bresney in 1989 and opened the firm's Bloomington office in 1995. Along with his staff of dedicated legal assistants in Bloomington and Champaign, Larry has successfully represented thousands of personal injury and workers’ compensation clients throughout central Illinois for more than 30 years.
Larry was born in Freeport, Illinois, and raised in the Chicago area with three brothers. After graduating from Illinois State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree focusing on business administration and accounting, he attended the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana-Champaign, earning his Juris Doctor degree...
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David N. Metnick
Bloomington, IL Lawyer with 19 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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Vito Manicioto
Bloomington, IL Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
Attorney Manicioto's has dealt with both insurance matters and personal injury law. Before becoming a lawyer at Hupy & Abraham, he tried dozens of jury trials to verdict and won. He has also arbitrated a large number of cases. He works tirelessly to seek compensation for the firm's clients. Attorney Manicioto was promoted to company shareholder in 2019.
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Todd Alan Roseberry
Bloomington, IL Attorney with 26 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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Sara Vig
Springfield, IL Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois College of Law
I grew up in Southwest Missouri and was awarded the President’s Scholarship from Missouri State University (formerly Southwest Missouri State University) as well as a Bright Flight Scholarship. I graduated MSU cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. I was awarded the Lincoln-Harno Scholarship for the University of Illinois, College of Law. I wrote onto Law Review and served as an editor for that publication. I graduated from U of I, College of Law, cum laude.
My entire practice has been spent in private practice and I owned and operated my own firm, Law Offices of Sara M....
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Charles N. Edmiston
Champaign, 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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Taylor Kosla
Springfield, IL Lawyer
Free ConsultationConsumer and Personal Injury
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois since 2017. I have been continuously licensed in Illinois since 2017. I am admitted to practice in all state courts in Illinois. I have been continuously licensed in Wisconsin since 2021. I am admitted to practice in all state courts in Wisconsin.
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James W. Ackerman
Springfield, IL Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Valparaiso University School of Law
Following in his father’s footsteps as a legal advocate, Springfield personal injury lawyer James Ackerman established his practice in 1989.
Our approach to the law and to meeting our clients' needs comes from Jim Ackerman's belief that clients are best served when they are fully informed and engaged in every aspect of their case. Jim is a former prosecutor who handles injury claims and who coaches other attorneys on the finer points of case preparation, taking a case to trial, and the art of handling juries. Jim brings years of legal and courtroom experience to bear on every case.
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Gina Couri-Cyphers
Champaign, IL Lawyer with 11 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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William J. Harrington
Champaign, IL Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Mr. Harrington joined the firm of Kanoski Bresney in November of 2014. Prior to making the move, he was a personal injury defense attorney for more than 20 years. This background and experience allow him to anticipate the defenses the insurance companies will use and stop them from wrongly denying your claims.
Suffering an unexpected personal injury can be frightening and traumatic. The most gratifying part of his job is the initial meeting with clients, where he can answer all their questions, explain exactly what to expect, and alleviate their concerns in their time of need. His practice includes all types...
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Kathy Ann Olivero
Champaign, IL Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationSouthern Illinois University School of Law
Kathy has spent her entire legal career advocating for fair compensation to those who are injured and believes in the mission to do the right thing, not the convenient thing on behalf of Kanoski Bresney's clients. Kathy believes the greatest accomplishments she has received are the words of appreciation and gratefulness from those she has represented.
Kathy was born in Spring Valley, Illinois, and grew up in a small town in Peoria County, Illinois. Kathy attended the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana, and she was on the Dean's List several semesters and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts...
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James K. Theisen
Bloomington, IL Lawyer with 23 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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Trent West
Nokomis, IL Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Family, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
We are rooted in Montgomery County with two offices to better serve the area. Our firm handles many cases in the surrounding counties (Macoupin, Bond, Fayette, Christian, and Shelby County) as well. We have experience handling many areas of law, including personal injury (car wrecks/dog bites/slip or trip & falls/wrongful deaths/malpractice), traffic/DUI/criminal defense cases, bankruptcy, family law (custody/child support/adoption/divorce), estate planning (wills/POAs/trusts), and estate administration (non-probate and probate), and general civil practice.
I grew up Nokomis (Montgomery County), where my family and I reside. My degrees are from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Thomas M. Cooley...