Practice Areas:
- Trial litigation for the defense, Workers' Compensation, Trial Litigation Defense Employment Law, Trial Litigation Defense Automobile Negligence, Appellate Practice in State and Federal Court Systems
- Governmental entities, including municipalities, park districts, school districts, police and fire liability, premise liability
- Domestic Relations Consultation
- Family Law Consultation
- Protection of police officers and firefighters in their rights under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
- Protection of Illinois National Guardsmen in their rights under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
- Protection of Employers' rights under Section 5 of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
Client's represented:
- 95% of my practice is dedicated to defending cases in front of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Of that percentage, at least 70% is dedicated to representing self-insured’s in the State of Illinois. The below list provides a listing of a portion of the clients represented.
- 5% of my practice is dedicated to police officers and Illinois National Guardsmen's rights under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
Fraud in Illinois Workers' Compensation Cases:
- Obtained the first successful indictment and conviction in an Illinois workers' compensation case, Goacher v. Curry Ice & Coal. This occurred in Sangamon County in 1996. Successful prosecution in the criminal courts as a result of the fraudulent activity in the Illinois workers' compensation case. Presenting case to state's attorney and testifying in front of the grand jury. The case resulted in a Class II felony against the petitioner.
- Obtained a criminal indictment in an Illinois workers' compensation case, Shelor v. Monroe School District #110.
