Attorney Profile

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About Me:

I am a graduate of Southern Illinois University, School of Law with a J.D. in 1985. During my stay at SIU, I was involved in the formation of the Sigma Pi Fraternity. In 1986 I was hired as a partner of the firm Taradash & Bentley where I practiced law in McHenry County. From 1986 to 1997 I was a member of the Board of Governors of the McHenry County Bar Association. In 1997 I left the firm and formed my own practice.

My practice now focuses on Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Workmen's Compensation, Real Estate, Criminal, Traffic and DUI. I work with an outstanding staff who is both knowledgeable in assisting our clients and responsive to the needs of the firm.

Current Employment Position(s):

  • Attorney

Areas Of Practice:

  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Collections
  • Criminal Law
  • DUI/DWI
  • Traffic Violations
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Estate Planning
  • Trusts
  • Wills
  • Family Law
  • Child Support
  • Custody & Visitation
  • Divorce
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
  • Probate & Estate Administration
  • Real Estate Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law

Litigation Percentage:

    20% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:

  • Illinois, 1985
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1988
  • U.S. Federal Courts, 1988

Education:

  • Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Illinois, 1985
  • J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, 1982
  • B.S., Bachelor of Science
  • Honors: Scholastic Honor Roll; Dean's List
  • Honors: Alpha Epsilon Rho, Sigma Pi
  • Major: Radio - Television

Classes/Seminars Taught:

  • McHenry County Bar Association, Instructor, Bankruptcy Seminars, 1994

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • Illinois State Bar Association, 1986 - Present
  • Board of Governors, McHenry County Bar Association, 1988 - 1996

Fraternities/Sororities:

  • Alpha Epsilon Rho
  • Sigma Pi