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I have deep roots in downstate Illinois--just take a look at my garden. Before I was a lawyer I cooked for a living for 12 years, and I've found that no amount of cooking skills can substitute for produce picked right from your back yard. Central Illinois has amazing soil and a long but tricky growing season (I've lost tomato pepper plants to frost in June.) I've lived in Illinois since 1975, graduated from with two degrees from the University of Illinois, and two of my three children were born here, so my personal roots are deep here, too!
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1312 West Green Street, Champaign, IL, 61821
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Posted by Danielle | August 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Jo | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Carolyn | January 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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
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 ...
Posted by Joyce | September 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I was very pleased with the service I received fro, Carl Reisman. He was respectful, informative and easy to communicate with about my case.
"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."
"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."
General practice lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
CALI Award for Excellence in Legal Writing, University of Illinois College of Law
2005 - Present
Principal, Reisman Law Office
2001 - 2005
Managing Partner, Reisman and Taylor
1996 - 2001
Associate, Zimmerly, Gadau, Selin & Otto
2018 - Present
Channing Murray FoundationBoard Member
2010 - 2012
Wabash and Ohio Rivers Coordinating CouncilMember
2010 - 2012
American Bar Associationmember Agricultural Management Committee
2010 - 2012
American Bar AssociationMember Water Resources Committee
2010 - 2012
American Bar AssociationMember Water Quality and Wetlands Committee
2010 - 2011
Preservation and Conservation AssociationBoard Member
2007 - 2008
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember Workers Compensation Section Council
2001 - 2003
Urbana Human Relations CommissionCommissioner
2000 - 2001
Champaign County Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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6 Major Illinois Workers' Compensation Changes--Effective September 1, 2011
29 Jun 2011
How Workers' Compensation Works--A Brief History of Illinois Workers' Compensation
18 Feb 2011
Proposed 2011 Changes in Illinois Workers' Compensation Law
17 Jan 2011