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Melissa M. McGrath
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Biography
Ms. McGrath is an experienced attorney concentrating in the areas of Employment Law, Family Law, Civil Litigation and Appellate Practice. Ms. McGrath served as a clerk to Justice James A. Knecht of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, from 1991 to 1993 and worked for the Office of Guardianship and Advocacy from 1993 to 1995.
Ms. McGrath is admitted to the Illinois Bar, the U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Illinois.
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Licensed in Illinois for 34 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Thomson & Weintraub
105 N Center St, Bloomington, IL, 61701-5001
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Posted by Dawn | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Employment
Melissa is a true professional. She was very thorough, dedicated and committed to bring resolution to my case with a positive outcome. I would recommend Melissa with no reservations. You won't be disappointed in her and her work ethic.
Posted by Jim | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding!
Melissa was extremely professional and helpful. I was pleased with her work ethic and dedication to my case. I was so impressed because on a Saturday about noon she called with questions, Melissa was at the office working! I would not hesitate to hire Melissa for any professional or personal issue....
Posted by William | November 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
Melissa worked with keen focus on my case and was always clear with her counsel. I truly appreciated her work ethic and drive to represent me. I would certainly recommend her to anyone looking for the best.
Posted by Robert | August 13, 2015 | Family
Very helpful and knowledgeable. Wouldn't use anyone else.
I couldn't have been happier with how Melissa handled my family court case. She was extremely knowledgeable and worked many long hours on my case to ensure we would win. Her great work ethic and knowledge of family law was the reason I won my case. I hope this is the end of the road for my family sit...
Melissa M. McGrath's Lawyer Endorsements
"Melissa is an outstanding attorney."
"Melissa McGrath is a highly competent and experienced trial attorney. With over 20 years of practice and having a wide and diverse breadth of knowledge in several areas of the law, her clients receive excellent consultation and representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. McGrath is an excellent attorney and she is well known and well respected in the legal community."
Experience
Honors
2015
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2014
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2013
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2012
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
Work Experience
1995 - 2015
Partner, Thomson & Weintraub, LLC
Associations
1993 - Present
McLean County Bar Association
1993 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
National Employment Lawyer's
Sample of Legal Cases
Tapley v. YWCA
The Bloomington Human Relations Commission ruled Mr. Tapley had been discriminated against by the YWCA.
Robinson v. Sappington, 351 F. 3d 317 (2003)
Reversed summary judgment.
Stockton v. Oldenburg
Affirmed
Education
1991
Southern Illinois University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1980
Illinois State University, Normal Illinois
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
1991
Southern Illinois University Law Journal
Federal Sentencing Law: Prosecutorial Discretion In Determining Departures Based on Defendant's Cooperation Violates Due Process
1991
Southern Illinois University Law Journal
Employment Discrimination: Title VII Protections Under Disparate Impact Analysis Drastically Diminished?
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