Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Pro Bono (1%)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Personal Injury client,
2007-07-11
over 4 years ago.
Client Review:
Yvonne was very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to friends, family and peers.
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Posted by:
a Litigation client,
2007-07-11
over 4 years ago.
Client Review:
I have worked with Yvonne on several cases and she was extremely responsive and professional. She is detailed oriented and excellent on reporting.
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. Yvonne is a tireless worker for her clients. I had the pleasure of working with her at a firm in the past and saw up close her...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Timothy Deffet
, Chicago (IL), 4 months ago
I endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Julie Kamps
, Chicago (IL), 7 months ago
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Résumé
License
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13 years since Yvonne Marie O'Connor was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Illinois |
Active And Authorized To Practice Law
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1999 |
12/11/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Associate at
Law Firm
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2009–present
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Associate Attorney at
Merlo Kanofsky Brinkmeier & Gregg Ltd.
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2008–2009
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BryceDowney, LLC
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2004–2008
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Hartigan & Cuisinier, P.C.
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1999–2004
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| The University of Chicago Graham School |
Islam Year |
Certificate in Asian Studies |
2010 |
| Chicago-Kent College of Law, IIT, Chicago, Illinois |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1998 |
| The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois |
English Language and Literature |
A.B |
1995 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Certificate of Appreciation |
ISBA |
2011 |
| President's Commendation |
IDC |
2009 |
| Certificate of Appreciation |
ISBA |
2006 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Chicago Bar Association |
2009-present
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| Chair |
ISBA - Tort Law |
2010-2011
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| Vice Chair |
ISBA, Law Related Education |
2010-2011
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| Member |
Illinois State Bar Association |
1999-2011
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| Co-Chair |
Illinois Defense Counsel Diversity Committee |
2006-2009
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| Member |
Illinois Defense Trial Counsel Association |
2002-2009
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| Chair |
Minority and Women Participation in the Law, ISBA |
2005-2006
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Landowners May Have More Duties to the Public than they Think |
Tort Trends, ISBA publication |
2007 |
| Interview with Judge Moy |
The Challenge, Vol. 12, No. 2 |
2002 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Workers' Compensation Liens |
Comprehensive Overview of Liens |
2011 |
| Defense Strategies |
ISBA CLE |
2010 |
| Defense Motion Practice |
ISBA Tort Seminar |
2009 |
| Ethical Considerations in Client Representation |
ISBA Tort Law Seminar |
2008 |
| Defense Perspective on Litigation |
Back to the Basics |
2007 |
| Spoliation in Various Industries |
Spoliation of Evidence |
2006 |
| An Ounce of Prevention, a Pound of Cure: Albertson's Manuals and Potential Litigation Pit Falls |
Albertsons, Inc., |
2005 |
| To Protect or To Serve: Asserting Privilege on Reports |
Albertsons, Inc |
2005 |
| Same Part of Body Injury Case Law |
IICLE Seminar |
2004 |
| An Update on Racial Profiling, Police Pursuits and Use of Force |
Des Plaines Police Department |
2002 |
| Primer: The IL Legal System |
Hartford Insurance |
2002 |
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