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Glenn E. Benckendorf, 90, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Morton, Illinois, went to be with our Lord on August 5, 2020. Born August 25, 1929, in Streator, Illinois, to Lloyd and Mary Benckendorf, he grew up during the Great Depression and World War II. As a youth, Glenn worked in brick kilns, in the family diner, and as a railroad truck laborer.
The Urbana-Champaign law firm of Webber & Thies, P.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Mary Ann Royse joined the firm effective August 1, 2020.
Jeff Shuck, age 55, of Athens, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020.
He was born November 15, 1964 in Streator, Illinois.
Trial lawyer Todd A. Smith, a founding partner of Smith LaCien LLP, has been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
ISBA President Dennis Orsey participated in the 2020 Virtual Meeting of the American Bar Association House of Delegates on Aug. 3-4 along with members of the Illinois delegation. The photo above is from the February ABA meeting where President Orsey met with new ABA President Patricia Lee Refro.
SWMW Law, a law firm focusing on asbestos, mass tort, consumer, and personal injury litigation, has announced that Suvir Dhar, an experienced asbestos litigator, has joined the firm as a partner.
As a partner at SWMW, Suvir will be closely involved in leading asbestos trial teams, working closely with the firm’s clients across the country in each stage of the litigation process.
John A. Kelly, Jr. (Jack) passed away peacefully at age 88 in Naples, Florida. Jack was a devoted husband, a wonderful father and an adored grandfather and is sorely missed. Jack's life was characterized by determination, a zest for life and a strong connection to his family. Jack grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, the eldest of seven children and relished that role throughout his life. He loved school and he loved sport. Jack's track career started at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, and upon graduation he was awarded a track scholarship to attend Drake University. From 1949 -1951, Jack ran on both the one mile and half-mile relay teams and set records at the Drake Relays. He entertained the family with stories about driving around the country to attend track meets, the many victories and great times he had with his fellow team members. His storytelling brought these experiences to life for all of us to enjoy with him. Jack completed his BA at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and then went on to earn his MBA and JD in 1956.
Philip Henry Ward Jr. a long time resident of Sterling, joined his wife of 65 years, Marilyn, after passing peacefully at his winter home in Jupiter, Florida on July 6, 2020, at the age of 88.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP has announced the addition of attorneys to the firm’s Chicago office as associates.
Daniel P. Felix was elected Secretary for the Independent Trustee Alliance at their recent annual conference.