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  • October 8, 2019 | People
    Former Iowa Department of Revenue Director Courtney Kay-Decker Returns to Lane & Waterman

    Courtney Kay-Decker is Lane & Waterman’s newest attorney, but she’s no stranger to the firm.

    Kay-Decker began her career at Lane & Waterman in 1998 and practiced transactional and tax-related law for 13 years. In 2011, Decker was appointed by then-Governor Terry E. Branstad to serve as director of the Iowa Department of Revenue. She continued in that role until January 2019.  During her tenure with the department, Decker focused on improving administrative rules, guidance, and processes to simplify and reduce compliance burdens for the taxpayers of Iowa.   

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    September 30, 2019
    ISBA 2019 Solo and Small Firm Conference

    The Illinois State Bar Association hosted the 2019 Solo and Small Firm Conference on Sept. 26-27 in Springfield.

  • September 25, 2019 | Practice News
    Land of Lincoln Legal Aid Seeks Staff Attorney

    Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to low-income individuals in central and southern Illinois, is seeking a staff attorney at the Northern Regional Office in Springfield.

    The position includes representing senior citizens in civil cases and transactional matters involving critical legal needs in a 12-county service area. It also requires travel to senior centers on a regular basis and participation in community legal education and outreach.

  • September 4, 2019 | People
    David M. Lynch 1947-2019

    David McLaughlin Lynch, 71, of Dunlap, died on Friday, Aug. 27, 2019.

    David was born on Oct. 31, 1947, in Dunlap, to William and Patricia Lynch. A graduate of Richwoods High School, David went on to graduate from Monmouth College. David was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. David then obtained his Juris Doctorate at the University of Illinois. He began his own law firm, Lynch & Bloom, and was a practicing attorney for over 40 years.

  • August 26, 2019 | People
    Attorney Michael D. Gifford Elected President of Peoria County Bar Association

    Royal Oak-based law firm Howard & Howard has announced that attorney Michael D. Gifford has been elected president of the Peoria County Bar Association. After previously serving as chair of several committees, board member, treasurer, and president-elect, he will hold this position from July 1, 2019 through July 1, 2020. 

  • August 21, 2019 | People
    Thomas, Mamer & Haughey, LLP Announce Firm Name Change

    The Champaign law firm Thomas, Mamer & Haughey, LLP has announced the firm will now be known as Thomas Mamer, LLP.

    Founded in 1946 by attorneys James G. Thomas and Wallace Mulliken, the law firm of Thomas Mamer has been a pillar of the Champaign-Urbana community for 73 years. Thomas Mamer has continued to maintain a level of continuity that is second to none. Firm attorneys have spent three quarters of a century as active, practicing partners helping to build an unshakeable foundation.

  • August 12, 2019 | People
    Howard & Howard Donates $12.5K to Heart of Illinois United Way

    Howard & Howard has donated $12,500 to the Heart of Illinois United Way as part of its 150th anniversary “12 Months of Giving” philanthropic initiative.

    The gift was announced at the Heart of Illinois United Way’s annual “Power of the Purse” fundraising event on May 9.

  • July 18, 2019 | People
    L. Milton McClure 1941-2019

    L. Milton McClure, 77, of Springfield, formerly of Beardstown, died Friday, July 12, 2019, at his home.

    He was born Aug. 23, 1941, in Chicago, to Lloyd Milton McClure and Margaret Steadman McClure.

  • July 18, 2019 | People
    George J. Lewis 1930-2019

    George Jacob Lewis, 88, of Quincy, died Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Good Samaritan Home in Quincy.

    George was born Aug. 17, 1930, in Rushville, to parents Dana Mendel Lewis and Gladys Elizabeth Hersman Lewis. He was raised working on his family's farm in Hersman. He graduated from Brown County High School in Mount Sterling in 1948.

  • July 16, 2019 | People
    Gregory Tobin 1960-2019

    Gregory Michael Tobin, 58, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, following a battle with gastric cancer.

    Born Sept. 19, 1960 in Jacksonville, he was the son of William "Bill" Tobin of Grape Vine, Texas, and Patricia "Pat" (Henry) Pinkerton of Jacksonville.

    He was an attorney and owner of Pratt and Tobin, PC in Bethalto for 34 years.