Carl Harry Reisman

Carl Harry Reisman

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 29 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Champaign, IL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

1312 West Green Street, Champaign, IL

About Carl

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 50%

I represent injured workers exclusively. I have also served on the state bar section council dedicated to workers' compensation law.

30 years | 500 cases

50%
Personal Injury 25%

I have represented clients in a wide variety of injury cases, including wrongful death, malpractice, car accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, product liability, premises liability, construction accidents, among others.

30 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

20%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Reisman Law Office

1312 West Green Street, Champaign, IL, 61821

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Carl Harry Reisman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Danielle | August 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Work Comp.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Carl. He has been my Work Comp. attorney since 2009-2010 and worked on my case diligently to get to arbitration in order to keep my medical rights open (after sustaining a severe arm injury and subsequent surgeries beginning in 2005.) Since arbitration, ther...e have been a handful of times over the years where I have needed additional help and support in getting the continued and subsequent medical care I need and to which I am entitled. He has and continues to be nothing but extremely kind, patient, helpful and caring. He is also no-nonsense in his responses to my former employer and their Work Comp. insurance provider, and extremely professional in all interactions. He always takes care of things in a timely (and often very fast) manner, and is honestly just one of the most genuinely personable and caring attorneys I have ever met. I could not continue to “fight” this seemingly never ending battle as a result of my original injury and subsequent surgeries and procedures without him. I honestly would be lost without him. Know that if you value compassion, respect, and kindness, along with someone who gets things done, Carl should be your attorney. No question. Of course my hope is always that I don’t have to continue this fight; but when I need someone in my corner, he is always there.

Posted by Jo | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He's a compassionate, professional, and an excellent Atty!

When I needed an Atty for my injury at work, I only relied to all the reviews on this site. And when I met Atty. Carl Reisman, I told him my deciding factor why I chose him to represent me, it's because of the amazing reviews. I had an injury and a personal problem at the same time and he even told m...e not to think of paying his service at all. But I told him, regardless of my personal situation, he is entitled with his share. That alone, I can tell how compassionate he is as a person. He sent me text messages updating me about the progress of the case. He is respectful. honest and easy to talk to...he worked hard also and was able to get the best result. There's no doubt that he is loved by his clients and I am one of them. Thank you so much Atty. Carl Reisman! You are the BEST! God Bless you always.

Posted by Carolyn | January 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Conscientious and very caring

I hired Mr. Reissman after I was in a car accident. He was always available, patient and understanding. He was respectful to both parties, kind and considerate. We won the case without having to go to court. He is a wonderful attorney!

Posted by William Moynihan | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A dedicated attorney, a better person!

From the moment I met Carl I knew I could trust him. He immediately made me feel as if I was consulting with a friend and not an attorney. Carl explained to me in detail my rights and gave me an idea of what I could expect should I choose to move forward with him. From day one, he made it clear he ...was going to do everything he could for me. He was in immediate contact with the insurance company, and was very thorough when explaining to me what was happening with the case. He gave excellent advice, and he was always available to take my call or respond to an email. I knew I had little to worry about with Carl on my side, and trusted his advice throughout the entire process. His knowledge and experience of worker's compensation and personal injury (as well as applicable state laws) was incredible. Carl never made false promises so I knew exactly what to expect. I could not have been happier with my experience with Mr. Reisman, and would very strongly recommend him to anyone needing legal advice or representation. I found Carl here on Avvo, and every rating of him was spot on. He is an excellent attorney who cares about his clients on a personal level. He regularly contacted me after my surgery to see how I was doing, and made himself available whenever I needed him. If you need someone who is going to treat you as an individual and not just a case numer, look no further. In my personal opinion, Carl is a dedicated attorney with thorough knowledge of his field. He settled my case as quickly as possible, and I could not be happier. I brought my entire family to our final meeting to thank Carl for all he had done for us in a difficult and exhausting time. Thank you Carl, for all you did for me and my family. You are a true professional in every sense of the word, and I could not recommend anyone in higher regard.

Posted by Joyce | September 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Service

I was very pleased with the service I received fro, Carl Reisman. He was respectful, informative and easy to communicate with about my case.

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Carl Harry Reisman's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Taylor

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Carl is superb. He is very prompt, knowledge and compassionate."

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Anthony Bruno

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carl is an exceptionally talented personal injury lawyer. He is respected among his peers for his strong work ethic and his dedication to his clients. I highly recommend him."

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John Wozniak

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As the attorney for Laborers' Local 703 in Urbana, Illinois for the past fourteen years, I know how important it is for our members to be well represented when they get hurt on the job. That is why I only refer my workers compensation cases to Carl Reisman. I am always confident that he will handle the matter professionally and honestly and I know that our members are getting the best service possible during a very difficult time in thier lives."

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John Taylor

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Anthony Bruno

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1996

CALI Award for Excellence in Legal Writing, University of Illinois College of Law

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Principal, Reisman Law Office

2001 - 2005

Managing Partner, Reisman and Taylor

1996 - 2001

Associate, Zimmerly, Gadau, Selin & Otto

Associations

2018 - Present

Channing Murray Foundation

Board Member

2010 - 2012

Wabash and Ohio Rivers Coordinating Council

Member

2010 - 2012

American Bar Association

member Agricultural Management Committee

2010 - 2012

American Bar Association

Member Water Resources Committee

2010 - 2012

American Bar Association

Member Water Quality and Wetlands Committee

2010 - 2011

Preservation and Conservation Association

Board Member

2007 - 2008

Illinois State Bar Association

Member Workers Compensation Section Council

2001 - 2003

Urbana Human Relations Commission

Commissioner

2000 - 2001

Champaign County Bar Association

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Richard Ems v. Inman Plaza, 05 WC 21604

The case ultimately settled for $125,000.

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Education

1996

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Law and Literature Professional Responsibility

2007

Opening Arguments: Poetry and the Law Lawyers as Poets; Does the Practice of Law Kill Passion

Publications

2015

Red Truck Review, Journal of American Southern Literature and Culture Slip and Fall Lawyer

2013

Lawyer Poets and That World We Call Law Slip and Fall Lawyer

2011

Legal Studies Forum A Commitment for Sanity

2011

Illinois Bar Journal Wendling and the Common Fund Doctrine

2007

Legal Studies Forum Being a Poet Came First

2007

Legal Studies Forum Poetry

2007

Illinois Public Media Poetry and Lawyers, Lawyers as Poets

2007

Legal Studies Forum, Vol XXXI, No 2, 2007 Adequate Complaint

Languages

English

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