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  • November 8, 2012 | People
    Joseph Benjamin Higgs III 1915-2012

    Joseph Benjamin Higgs III of Arlington Heights passed away on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. He was born in Houston, TX on Oct. 23, 1915, to Arvilla Belle Higgs (nee Wallace) and Joseph Benjamin Higgs II.

    Joseph graduated from Lake Park High School in 1933, received a B.S.S. degree from Northwestern University, in 1937, and graduated from the Northwestern School of Law in 1940. He was admitted to practice law in Illinois and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. Joseph was a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He was also a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights. An officer of the U.S. Navy, Joseph served four years during World War II.

    He is survived by his wife, Maria Higgs (nee Viesel); his daughter, Karen (Gene) Jahsmann; his son, Joseph Benjamin Higgs IV; and grandsons, Joseph Benjamin Higgs V and Jeffrey Higgs.

    In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. For information, 847-253-0224.

  • November 2, 2012 | People
    John T. McCullough 1931-2012

    Justice John T. McCullough; fondly referred to as "The Judge", 81, of Lincoln, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012.

    Born June 15, 1931 in Streator, he was the son of Mark and Margaret Manes McCullough, the youngest of four children. His family moved to Lincoln when he was 10 years old, where he remained in the town he loved.

  • November 1, 2012 | People
    Enright, Degnan join McNabola Law Group

    McNabola Law Group is pleased to announce that Karen McNulty Enright has joined the firm as a partner. Karen has 20 years of experience representing clients who are injured through medical negligence, premises and products liability, automobile and construction accidents. Karen is a member of the ISBA Board of Governors and former treasurer of ISBA and Past President of WBAI.

    Ruth M. Degnan has also joined the firm as an associate. Ruth has dedicated her nearly 20 year professional career to the representation of personal injury victims and to the families and survivors of victims of wrongful death. She is a recipient of the JVR Award for Trial Lawyer Excellence as result of her involvement in a case which resulted in the largest settlement of a psychiatric malpractice case in Illinois.

  • October 31, 2012 | People
    Stuart H. Wolf 1948-2012

    Stuart H. Wolf, 64; beloved husband and best friend of Rona nee Moses; proud father of Amy (Ryan) Sulkin and Suzanne (Adam) Citron; adoring Papa of Avery and the late Ethan, loving uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many.

    Stuart spent 46 years in the private practice of law. He was active in the community and in professional and philanthropic organizations, including the Illinois State Bar Association. Stuart was a strong believer in the power of positive thinking, which is how he lived and loved.

    Chapel service Thursday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ACWIS, Attn: Rona & Stuart Wolf Liver Cancer Research Fund, 180 N. Stetson, Ste 840, Chicago, IL 60601 or Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Rt 83 & Hilltop Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047. For information: (847) 255-3520 or www.shalom2.com

  • October 26, 2012 | People
    Christopher P. Carr joins Kelley Kronenberg’s Chicago office as a partner

    Kelley Kronenberg, a nationwide full-service law firm, announced that attorney Christopher P. Carr has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a Partner. Mr. Carr focuses his practice on Employer Liability, Civil Liability, Subrogation and General Liability defense. Additionally, he represents employers and insurance carriers in claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Act and the Defense Base Act (DBA).

    Mr. Carr’s background includes serving as a trial attorney and appellate counsel handling Automobile, Premises Liability, Medical Malpractice and Construction Negligence cases. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Association of Trial Defense Counsel and the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association. Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, he was with the law firm Garofalo, Schreiber, Hart & Storm, Chtd.

    Mr. Carr received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1992. He earned his juris doctor from DePaul University in 1998 where he was a Dean’s Scholar and earned Dean’s List recognition for superior academic scores. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois and is admitted to the Federal Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

    In the past year, Kelley Kronenberg has increased its legal staff more than 50 percent. The firm has also added several practices areas, such as bankruptcy, foreclosures, criminal law and family law. In addition to the Chicago office, the firm has a Houston location as well as nine offices in Florida.


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  • October 26, 2012 | People
    Hodge joins Williams Venker & Sanders LLC

    Williams Venker & Sanders LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Matthew J. Hodge (mhodge@wvslaw.com) as the newest associate to join the growing law firm.

    Matt’s background has included working with nursing homes and other healthcare providers, as well as defending clients in a range of personal injury cases.  At Williams Venker & Sanders, he will work primarily within the firm’s asbestos group.

    About Williams Venker & Sanders LLC: 

    Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Williams Venker & Sanders LLC is one of the Midwest’s leading trial law firms. The firm is committed to timely service and the aggressive defense of clients, both inside and outside the courtroom. Providing focused, comprehensive strategies designed to achieve the best possible result, the firm’s lawyers represent clients in legal matters ranging from commercial litigation, employment law and health care law to personal injury, product liability and toxic tort litigation. For more information, visit www.wvslaw.com.

  • October 25, 2012 | ISBA News | People
    Locallo receives Excellence in Leadership Award

    ISBA member lawyer Fred Serpe, CBS Channel 2 investigative reporter Dave Savini, and ISBA Immediate Past President John G. Locallo received the Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Excellence in Leadership Award on Oct. 18.

    The event was held as part of the 2012 Italian-American Heritage Month Celebration.

    On hand for the event were (left to right) Clerk of the Circuit Court, Dorothy Brown, Alderman Robert Fioretti, Fred Serpe, Michelle Youngerman, Dave Savini, John Locallo and Katherine Amari.

  • October 23, 2012 | People
    Thomas E. Harrington Sr. 1931-2012

    Thomas E. Harrington Sr. passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 8, 2012) at home in Champaign.

    Tom was born March 2, 1931, in Urbana, the son of Earl C. and Genevieve E. Harrington. He attended Holy Cross School and Champaign High School, graduating as a member of the 1949 class known as the 49er's. Tom loved athletics and lettered in golf, basketball and football in high school. He attended the University of Illinois, graduating in 1953 and was a member of varsity golf team from 1950 to 1953. He then graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law school in 1955.

    Tom married Andrea Gunn on Aug. 21, 1954, in Danville, and she survives. They raised four sons, Tom Harrington Jr. (Barb) of Champaign, Dan Harrington (Marianne) of Delray Beach, Fla., Tim Harrington (Kris) of Champaign and Steve Harrington (Lee) of Cocoa Beach, Fla. He is also survived by grandchildren, Elizabeth Wellman (Rob) of Indianapolis, Thomas E. Harrington III of Peoria, Patrick Harrington, Andrew (Emily) Harrington, Danielle (Ryan) Bender, Blakely Harrington, Richard Harrington, Jack Harrington, Joe Harrington, Genevieve Harrington, Kassie Jones and Kyler Jones, all of Champaign, and Amelia Harrington, Michael Harrington, Hannah Jane Harrington and Katherine Harrington, all of Cocoa Beach, Fla.

    Also surviving are brother and sister-in-law, Donald J. Porter and Peggy Porter of Urbana. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law, W. Kenneth Porter and Leta Porter, and sister, Sister Teresa Ann Harrington OSB.

  • October 22, 2012 | Practice News | People
    Steve Baker Being Honored

    ISBA member Steve Baker is being honored by receipt of "The Promotion of Social Justice Award" by the Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

    Details are below for the Nov. 9th dinner and ceremony. The award states as follows: 

    "A lawyer since 1978, Stephen W. Baker has served the Illinois criminal defense community for decades both in the courtrooms - as an Assistant Public Defender and later the Public Defender of DuPage County - and in the halls of the Illinois Legislature.  He has worked vigorously for groups such as the Cook County Public Defender's Office, the Illinois Public Defender Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Steve has fought tirelessly for years against an unending tide of efforts to increase sentences, expand the scope of Illinois criminal laws, shrink our civil liberties, and keep the death penalty. His efforts merit his selection as the first recipient of IACDL's Promotion of Social Justice Award." 

    Steve and other recipients will be honored at IACDL's Annual Dinner, on Friday, November 9, 2012 at the University Club, 76 East Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603.  Cocktails will begin at 6:00 P.M. (cash bar) with dinner to be served at 7 P.M.  

    Cost is as follows: 

  • October 22, 2012 | People
    August B. Black 1915-2012

    August B. Black passed away on October 20, 2012. August (Augie) was born in Morris, Illinois on August 1, 1915, the son of Frank Black and Kate (Ryan) Black.

    Augie graduated from Morris High School in 1933. He attended St. Viator's College and graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1940. He was admitted to the practice of law in 1940. He served 51 months in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Special Military Intelligence Agent.

    Augie and his brother, John Black, formed the law partnership of Black & Black in 1947, and Black & Black has continued with sons George, Frank, Donald, Richard, James, and grandsons, Timothy and Bryan Black. Augie Black was elected State's Attorney of Grundy County in 1948. He was re-elected 3 times for 16 years of public service. He became President of the Illinois State's Attorney's Association.

    Augie married Marie Weber of Bellwood, Illinois on October 19, 1944. He is survived by Marie and their 9 children: George, Don, (Kathy), Frank, Jean, Ed, Linda, Jim (Marifran), Michael (Tricia), and Richard. Also surviving are his sister, Sister Lorraine Black, Sisters of The Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Indiana; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.