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Carl Harry Reisman
About Carl
Biography
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!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-33%
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Licensed in Illinois for 29 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Reisman Law Office
1312 West Green Street, Champaign, IL, 61821
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Carolyn | January 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 Audrey | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 Laura | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
highly recommend
Carl Reisman represented me on more than one occasion. He was diligent, responsive, and competent. I always felt that he had my best interests at heart and was doing everything he could to make sure that I received just compensation. I have no reservations about his work and would recommend him to an...
Carl Harry Reisman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Carl is superb. He is very prompt, knowledge and compassionate."
"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."
John Taylor
General practice lawyer
Anthony Bruno
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
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 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
Sample of Legal Cases
Richard Ems v. Inman Plaza, 05 WC 21604
The case ultimately settled for $125,000.
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
6 Major Illinois Workers' Compensation Changes--Effective September 1, 2011
29 Jun 2011
Legal Guide
How Workers' Compensation Works--A Brief History of Illinois Workers' Compensation
18 Feb 2011
Legal Guide
Proposed 2011 Changes in Illinois Workers' Compensation Law
17 Jan 2011