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Practice Areas
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Corporate Law
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Commercial Law
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Products Liability
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Medical Liability
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Professional Liability
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Probate
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Trusts
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Real Estate
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Civil Litigation
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Business Planning
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Education
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University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1963
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St. Ambrose University, B.A., 1960
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Published Works
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Stumbling Giants - A Path to Progress Through Metropolitan Annexation, Notre Dame Lawyer, Vol. 39, No. 1, 1963
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Admitted to the Bar
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Illinois, 1963
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U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 1964
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U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1972
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U.S. Supreme Court, 1987
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Memberships/Professional Associations
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Rock Island County Bar Association (President, 1995-1997)
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Illinois State Bar Association (Assembly of Delegates, 1972-1978)
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American Bar Association
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American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow, 1983-Present
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Defense Research Institute
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Association of Defense Trial Attorneys, 2004-Present
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American Inns of Court, No. 53, Executive Committee
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Alleman High School Board, President, 1991-1993
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Jordan Catholic School Board, President, 1985-1987
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Franciscan Medical Center Board of Trustees, Chairman, 1991-1992
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Trinity Medical Center Board of Trustees, Vice Chairman, 1992-1993
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Certified Mediator for the 14th Judicial Circuit of Illinois, 2002
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Honors and Awards
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Illinois Leading Lawyer
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Illinois Super Lawyer
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Pro Bono Activities
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Prairie State Campaign for Legal Services Board, 1998-Present
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