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  • February 17, 2015 | People
    Jacobs named partner at Bozeman, Neighbour, Patton & Noe, LLP

    The law firm of Bozeman, Neighbour, Patton & Noe, LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey D. Jacobs has been named a partner in the firm.

    Jacobs joined the firm in 2010 as an associate. He graduated from Alleman High School in 2002 and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Drake University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Jacobs is a graduate of the Chicago-Kent College of Law earning his degree in 2010.

    Jacobs is licensed to practice in Illinois and Iowa. His practice areas include corporate law, tax law, business planning, commercial law, probate, estate planning, employment law, real estate and commercial litigation.

    Recently Jacobs was named an Emerging Lawyer by the Leading Lawyers organization.  This designation was based on a poll of his peers.

    Bozeman, Neighbour, Patton &  Noe, LLP was founded  by Virgil Bozeman in 1954 and has been located in the Fifth  Avenue Building in downtown Moline since that time. The firm also has offices in Davenport and Cambridge.

    The firm’s 16 attorneys provide consistent, professional and quality representation for its many clients in Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa.

  • February 4, 2015 | People
    Roberts named partner at Hasselberg, Grebe, Snodgrass, Urban & Wentworth

    The law firm of Hasselberg, Grebe, Snodgrass, Urban & Wentworth is pleased to announce that Boyd O. Roberts III has become a partner in the firm. Boyd has been with Hasselberg, Grebe, Snodgrass, Urban & Wentworth for over nine years and focuses his practice in the areas of worker’s compensation, personal injury, criminal defense, traffic defense and family law. Boyd is a native of Wheaton and received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Illinois. Boyd then obtained his J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law.

    Boyd currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Hult Center for Health Living along with the Peoria Soccer Club.  He was a previous recipient of the Peoria area “40 Leaders Under 40” Award in 2009. Boyd resides in Dunlap, Illinois with his wife Alison and their five children.

  • February 3, 2015 | People
    Roth and Mares join Heyl Royster’s Chicago Office

    Heyl Royster partner Andrew Roth and Associate Brett Mares recently relocated from Heyl Royster’s offices in Rockford and Edwardsville, respectively, to join the firm at its new Chicago offices located at 33 N. Dearborn St.

    Andrew Roth’s practice is focused on defending toxic tort, asbestos, and medical malpractice cases. Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin, Mr. Roth also has a wide range of experience defending civil cases involving premises, auto and product liability; trucking; construction; dramshop; and insurance coverage. He has tried a number of cases involving medical malpractice, personal injury and contractual disputes. Mr. Roth has also represented clients in alternative dispute resolution, including mediations, settlement conferences, and arbitrations. Mr. Roth graduated magna cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 2003 and served as an associate editor on the school's Law Review.

  • January 28, 2015 | People
    Neiner promoted to partner at Addy, Bush and Associates P.C

    Addy, Bush and Associates P.C. is pleased to announce that attorney Bob Neiner has become a partner in the firm. Bob has been with Addy, Bush and Associates P.C. for over eight years and focuses his practice on criminal defense and DUI’s as well as driver’s license reinstatement hearings.   

    Prior to joining Addy, Bush and Associates P.C., Bob was an Assistant State’s Attorney in Mclean and Tazewell County. He received his Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University, cum laude and received his J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law, cum laude.

  • January 27, 2015 | People
    Carmen D. Caruso Law Firm welcomes new team

    Chicago based Carmen D. Caruso Law Firm welcomes the addition of three new members to its trial and appellate legal team: attorney Shane D. Valenzi, Of Counsel attorney Seamus M. Ryan, and senior litigation paralegal Craig A. Nelson.

    The boutique firm concentrates in franchise and general and sharply contested business disputes.

    Lead attorney Carmen D. Caruso has been in practice since 1983 and is known for his aggressive and creative representation of clients, including large companies as well as individual plaintiffs.

    “We pursue high-stakes litigation and look for cases that are likely to go to trial,” said Caruso. “Our skilled and dynamic new team brings depth and allows us to efficiently represent our clients as we prepare and go to trial,” added Caruso.

    Shane D. Valenzi brings invaluable experience recently gained as a federal court law clerk. Valenzi graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School, where he served as the editor-in-chief of the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law, one of the top intellectual property law journals in the country. While attending Vanderbilt Valenzi served as a legal writing teaching assistant, and was an octofinalist in the annual Mock Trial Competition.

  • January 27, 2015 | People
    Tracy Gibbons joins Clifford Law as associate

    The newest addition to the legal team at Clifford Law Offices, Tracy Gibbons, is no stranger to tort law having worked as a clerk at the firm for years and jumping in immediately into courtroom work and complex tort cases. In fact, her intelligence and legal acumen has led her to already have worked on some of the biggest lawsuits filed at the firm, led by partners directing the cases. When you first meet Tracy, one observes she is reserved and poised, a young attorney who understands the importance of listening and working hard.

  • January 22, 2015 | People
    Waldman joins Bozeman, Neighbour, Patton & Noe, LLP as associate

    The law firm of Bozeman, Neighbour, Patton & Noe, LLP is pleased to announce that Eric A. Waldman has joined the firm as an Associate.

    Waldman graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in May of 2014. Originally from Springfield, Illinois, Waldman graduated Cum Laude from Iowa State University in 2011 with a double major in International Business and Management. During law school he interned for an insurance defense firm in Springfield and an immigration firm in San Antonio, Texas.

    Waldman is licensed to practice in Illinois having passed the Illinois bar exam in July 2014.  He will be practicing in the areas of business planning, commercial law, corporate law, real estate, trusts, probate, medical liability, civil litigation and immigration.

    Bozeman, Neighbour, Patton &  Noe, LLP was founded by Virgil Bozeman in 1954 and has been located in the Fifth Avenue Building in downtown Moline since that time. The firm also has offices in Davenport and Cambridge.

    The firm’s 16 attorneys provide consistent, professional and quality representation for its many clients in Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa.

  • January 15, 2015 | People
    Rados joins Chicago Office of Lewis Brisbois

    Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome Christopher Rados to our Chicago, Illinois office as an associate in our nationwide General Liability Practice. Prior to joining Lewis Brisbois, Mr. Rados was an associate at a Chicago litigation boutique and focused his practice in the area of professional liability.

    Mr. Rados has successfully defended medical malpractice claims brought against physicians in numerous specialties, including cardiology and orthopedic surgery. In addition, Mr. Rados has obtained favorable results defending attorneys in legal malpractice actions arising from contested estates and commercial disputes. Mr. Rados' prior experience also includes the defense of civil rights/section 1983 and product liability claims.

    Mr. Rados is a graduate of Valparaiso University School of Law.

    About Lewis Brisbois:
    Established in 1979, Lewis Brisbois is a national, full-service law firm with more than 900 attorneys and 32 offices, in 18 states and the District of Columbia. Our national practice is sophisticated, multi-faceted and well versed in current legal trends, while our individual state practices provide vast resources and knowledge of procedural and legal nuances.

  • January 12, 2015 | People
    Baron named partner at Bailey & Glasser

    Bailey & Glasser LLP is pleased to announce that Springfield attorney Jeffrey Baron has been elected partners in the firm, effective January 1, 2015.

    Baron is a partner in the firm’s Springfield, Illinois office.Jeff focuses his practice in commercial litigation involving energy-related matters and business disputes. Jeff has represented individuals and corporations through all stages of the litigation process and has successfully handled trials, administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and appeals in a variety of areas, including energy and natural resources, construction, real estate, and business litigation. Jeff also advises clients on transactional and regulatory matters affecting their businesses, and has represented individuals and corporations in class action litigation. Before joining the firm in 2009, Jeff was an attorney with Husch Blackwell LLP, in St. Louis, where he concentrated his practice in commercial litigation involving securities, construction, and real estate litigation. Jeff received his B.A. from University of Missouri, St. Louis, magna cum laude, and his J.D. from University of Illinois College of Law, cum laude.

  • January 9, 2015 | People
    Schimpf to join Stumpf & Gutknecht

    The law firm of Stumpf & Gutknecht, P.C., announced today that Paul Schimpf will join the firm as an attorney of counsel.

    After growing up in Waterloo, Schimpf left Monroe County in 1989 to attend the United States Naval Academy. While on active duty for 24 years in the United States Navy and Marine Corps, he maintained Waterloo as his home of record. He is a 2000 graduate of the Southern Illinois University School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review. Schimpf served as both an infantry officer and an attorney for the United States Marine Corps, retiring in 2013 as a Lieutenant Colonel. His highest profile legal assignment was as the lead American attorney-advisor in the trial of Saddam Hussein. Schimpf also served as the Staff Judge Advocate for Marine Corps Installations Command and the head prosecutor for the Marine Corps’ Western Recruiting Region.

    Schimpf resides in Monroe County with his wife, Lori, and their sons, Ethan and Garrett. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois courts, the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the United States Supreme Court.

    Stumpf & Gutknecht assists clients with legal matters. They provide counsel for families and their businesses in all aspects of general law practice, including real estate, financial and business transactions, estate planning, elder law, probate matters, trust-estate litigation, criminal law, traffic law, general civil litigation, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, family law, municipal, and appellate representation.