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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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
"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