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

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Reisman Law Office

1312 West Green Street, Champaign, IL, 61821

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Carl Harry Reisman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Communication, Patience, & Expertise!

Carl is excellent and has been very patient with me and my case. I think alot of large firms would have dropped me or not.even taken my case because of the amount of time and patience it takes. Lucky for me, he did take it and he is working and waiting right along with me. He calms me, which is why... I hired him, because I get angry and.irrational when dealing with my now ex-employer, and obviously they took me much more seriously when I retained him. He responds to my emails or calls 24 hours a day so I get answers to my burning questions fast and before I make an irrational decision or one that could potentially hurt my case if I do something outside of the boundaries. I highly recommend him to help, whether simple or complex, he will work 110% for you if you retain him (if he feels as though he can help you). He is also a specialist and expert in the area of law he practices, so he's not a one stop shop where the person knows a little of everything and not alot about anything, Carl know a little of everything and alot of the specialty area he practices is in..... which is obviously better for me as a client. My case is ongoing so I am writing this as a satisfied client up to this time.

Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Excellent experience working with Mr. Reisman

I cannot emphasize strong enough how professional Mr. Reisman was in handling my auto accident case. He was thorough and worked in a timely manner. There were several parties involved--insurance companies, doctors, hospitals, physical therapists, etc. The accident also involved three states due to... where the accident occurred and where treatment was received. The case was complex to say the least. Mr. Reisman kept me apprised of my case at all junctures. He "translated" the legal jargon so that it could be understood by me, while still including the necessary details. He always returned phone calls and emails--bottom line--he was there for me.

Posted by Audrey | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Patient Listener who Takes Action

Carl Reisman always impresses me with how well he listens, with great patience and understanding. He stays calm, explains things clearly, and takes action. I always felt Carl was on my side, but he is fair-minded and doesn't make false promises. He was a great help to me after I was injured at a busi...ness that had a down-sloping sidewalk with no handrail or light and a drain from the roof that went right onto the sidewalk, allowing it to get icy. When presenting me my settlement award, Carl gave me excellent advice about using it to take care of myself and my injury which will be with me the rest of my life. Carl Reisman offers wise counsel.

Posted by David | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great attorney!

Carl was refered to me by a friend of mine. I am so thankful for that recomendation. Carl''s expertise in his field allows him to give his clients the advise and guidance that they will not find anywhere else. If you are looking for an attorney while dealing witn an injury you need to know that t...he person representing you is the best. I would highly recommed Carl.

Posted by Mike | August 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

The Perfect Combination: Competence and Compassion

Carl is a total professional who treats clients not only as his legal responsibility, but first and foremost as people deserving of his utmost diligence and respect. If you need Carl's help, you no doubt are in an unfortunate situation. My experience informs me that Carl will only make it better.

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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

General practice lawyer

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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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