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William H. Ransom
About William
Biography
Preparation and litigation of cases in numerous areas, from investigation and trial, through appeal, including: insurance coverage; commercial litigation; medical malpractice; personal injury; worker’s compensation; and criminal defense. Years of experience in law firm management, including administration, finance, operation and client relations.
Currently a member of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Lake Forest and a past member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Has served as an arbitrator for the Mandatory Arbitration program in the Circuit Court of Cook County and the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, and was an Adjunct Professor at Harry S Truman College, teaching Civil Procedure and Real Estate law.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
55%
32 years | 500 cases
Insurance
25%
32 years | 300 cases
Personal Injury
15%
32 years | 200 cases
Foreclosure
5%
19 years | 25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 275-400 per hour
Contingency
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 31 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
William H Ransom & Associates
415 N. LaSalle Drive, Suite 502, Chicago, IL, 60654
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William H. Ransom's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ransom is a tireless and knowledgeable attorney. He is well respected and liked in the legal community. He is not afraid to take his cases to trial, as a result, his clients are presented with favorable settlement offers early on in the litigation process. He is a credit to our profession."
Christopher Holwell
Litigation lawyer
Michael Johnson
Criminal defense lawyer
Raphael Strzelecki
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2004 - 2010
Partner, Newman Raiz, LLC., Chicago, Illinois
1998 - 2003
Adjunct Professor, Truman College, Chicago, Illinois
1994 - 2004
Owner, Law Office of William H. Ransom, Chicago, Illinois
Associations
2010 - Present
Historic Preservation Commission, City of Lake ForestCommissioner
2004 - 2009
Zoning Board of Appeals, City of Lake ForestBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
American Service Ins. Co. v Franchini, 396 Ill. App. 3d 413 (1st Dist. 2009).
Trial court affirmed.
People v. Placek, 184 Ill. 2d 370 (1998)
Conviction overturned.
Education
1994
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Loyola University Chicago
BA
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I served a defendant at his business address and it was not served. What do I do?
26 Dec 2012
Q&A
What happens if a summons is not served by the court date and afterwards they have a valid address to serve the summons?
07 Jan 2012
Q&A
18 year old, first offense shoplifting at Macy's.
27 Oct 2011