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 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 Tina | December 30, 2013 | Workers Compensation

The Perfect Attorney Highly Recommend!!!

Carl has been working with me on my workers comp case. He has been a dream come true during this nightmare. The insurance company has been giving us the runaround since the beginning. With every twist and turn they throw at us, Carl handles each situation quickly and diligently. He is always very pro...mpt at returning my calls an getting answers. He keeps me updated regularly, even when I don't call him. He's very down to earth and easy to talk to. I have had attorneys in the past that I've never even met face to face. That's not the case with Carl. He makes you feel comfortable. He takes the time to get to know you and your case on a more personal, friendly, and professional level. I've never had that with any attorney I've dealt with before. He genuinely cares about his clients. This case has not been easy and we are far from done, but just knowing that I have his good representation makes me feel at ease. I truly don't know what I would do without him! He handles all the paperwork that I'm sure isn't easy. I know that with him handling my case, the outcome will be great. He is compassionate, knowledgable, and very professional. He is not pushy or overbearing in any way! he is definitely a rare find! I couldn't ask for more!!!

Posted by Mike | June 20, 2013 | Workers Compensation

Very Good Representation.Highly Recommend

Hired Carl for a workers compensation claim. He met with us initially and took all the information about the injury and wasn't pushy about trying to get us to sign on for him to take out case. We had checked a few other attorneys and they seemed more concerned about getting us to sign a representatio...n agreement. Not so with Carl he explained some of the laws and rules to us and what our legal rights were for workers compensation issues and gave a brief run down of how the process works if we chose to have him represent us. We felt at ease and comfortable with Carl so we hired him. Simply put it was a wise choice, He got everything filed and processed quickly and dealt with the workers comp company from the start and kept us informed along the way. We were not satisfied with the first opinion/recommendation or treatment of the first workers compensation Dr and we were advised to seek a second opinion by Carl. Glad we did there were substantiated medical issues that were missed and/or overlooked by first Dr and we are in the process of getting the medical issues resolved. Throughout this process Carl has taken care of all the needed correspondence, been on top of discussions with the physician(s) and making sure all the medical records and workers comp insurance stuff has been dealt with. We have been regularly notified of what is happening and where we are going next in this claim. Anytime I have had an issue or a question I either called or emailed Carl and I have always received a call or return email in less than a few hours with an answer to my question or concern. Based on my experience with work comp Drs, health care facilities and workers compensation insurance providers I would not want to try to handle and deal with all that needs done without a good attorney. Without good legal representation these mentioned entities will try to delay, not be truthful (in my opinion) and you may not get you the treatment or coverage you need to recover from a workers compensation injury and claim. I have a full time occupation and with workers comp there are too many things that need done or need to be taken care of to try and do it on your own. Carl has handled our case very well and gotten things done and done efficiently and timely that would not have gotten done if he wasn't representing us. Bottom line I will recommend any one who has a workers compensation injury and claim to seek out Carl to represent you. If you want to spends lots of time and have lots of headaches trying to deal with all the stuff involved and still have to fight the work comp industry people then try it yourself but I would recommend you go see Carl.

Posted by Alicia | September 11, 2012 | Workers Compensation

Non Pushy

Carl was referred to me by another Attorney because I have a worker's comp case that has been dragging on for almost three years, although worker's comp wants to settle. My previous attorney was pushing me to have surgery, which was against my will, because it would get me more money, and of course h...im too. However, I refused to submit to his wishes and the case just lingered. I was told to call him when I had the surgery which I never did so he didn't call me and I didn't call him until I got fed up with my condition and waiting for him to help me settle this matter. I met Carl a couple of weeks ago and I have learned more from him without being pushy, and I fell like we are finally getting some where with this case. Carl is working with me as to how I would like to settle the case. I truly want his expertise in this matter and he is giving it and I really appreciate him! I will encourage every one I know to contact him for his trustworthiness, responsiveness, knowledgeability as he keep me informed on my case. When I meet with him, he never rushes me or makes me feel uncomfortable. He is very professional, yet down to earth. We even talked about his plants. :-) Having an Attorney with all of these characteristics are very important in every aspect to any case which Carl possesses.

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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

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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

Activity

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