Focusing on Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury cases, we fight for you!
Most people who meet me know me as a husband and father of two daughters. I'm a "dance dad" and softball coach, who likes to work hard fighting for my clients. I also love to exercise. I started going to CrossFit in March of 2016 and have lost over 70 pounds. I also happen to be a highly reviewed attorney in the area, as well as the recipient of several honors, incuding being named a “Rising Star” attorney by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine, a designation limited to less than 2.5% of lawyers under 40 years of age in the State of Illinois and as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers and recently the firm was named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best law firms in 2017.
I have spent my career practicing law in courtrooms and Illinois Workers' Compensation settings throughout Illinois, including Chicago, Dupage, Kane, Kendall, Will, Grundy and many more counties. When I am not busy fighting for the rights of my clients, you can usually find me supporting my daughters at a dance competition or coaching softball. I love coaching softball as it gives me the opportunity to teach the girls the proper way to play the game as well as pass on my knowledge as a former collegiate baseball player at North Central College, Go Cardinals! If I am not doing one of the above you can find me working hard at the gym.
I also have a typical attorney story as well, I am a 2008 graduate of the Hamline University School of Law (after attending North Central College for undergraduate work). Since that time my practice area has been exclusively workers' compensation and personal injury. I concentrate my practice on representing those who are injured by others.
Block, Klukas, Manzella & Shell, PC
19 W Jefferson St
Joliet, IL, 60432-4301
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2009 | 03/13/2021 |
Legal answers | 99 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Attorney of the Year | Corporate Vision | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Emerging Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2016 |
Emerging Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Block, Klukas, Manzella & Shell, P.C. | 2009 - Present |
Loan Officer | Core Financial Group | 2006 - 2008 |
Carpet/Hardwood Installer | Masterpiece Flooring | 2005 - 2006 |
HVAC Installer | E-Z Air, Inc. | 1997 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Association for Justice | Member | 2009 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Will County Bar Association | Attorney | 2009 - Present |
Cook County Bar Association | Attorney | 2009 - Present |
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association | Board Member- Young Lawyers Section | 2009 - Present |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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Unknown | Don't be the tough guy- 3 ways you can kill your Workers' Compensation case before it begins | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Hamline University School of Law | JD | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Midwest Orthopedics at Rush- Illinois Workers' Compensation Cases | Handling a Workers' Compensation Case from a Petitioner's Perspective | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Martinez v. Group O | Commission awarded surgery authorization |
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Arik Hetue, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 17, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this attorney. Bryan is a solid advocate for his clients, and doggedly pursued the best possible outcomes in the cases I had with him.
Joseph Franco, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 16, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse, Mr. Shell. He is a top-notch lawyer in his area of practice and is always sharing his breadth of knowledge with others.
Benjamin Breslau, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 10, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. He is very capable and responsive.
Matthew Gorski, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Bryan is an excellent work comp attorney. His attention to detail and relationships with his clients set him apart from other attorneys in his industry.
Christopher Montgomery, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Bryan is a hard-working attorney, sharp, and stays on top of his cases, fighting for his clients. If you have an injury from work, or family member who has been hurt, give him a call and see what he can do.
John Ryan, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 20, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Katerina Kyros, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 13, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. He is passionate and dedicated in the representation of his clients and professional to work with.