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Joshua Gene Rohrscheib
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Biography
I believe the best lawyer for you is almost always the one who will care the most about you and helping solve your problems. My firm is a boutique practice, carefully choosing clients and causes that we believe in. I represent individuals, injured people, families, and small to mid-sized businesses.
I believe true professionalism requires a commitment to making your community a place where you're pleased to live. I devote much of my time and energy to causes and projects to improve the quality of life of Decatur and Central Illinois.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Illinois for 19 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Josh Rohrscheib, Attorney at Law
202 S Franklin St, Decatur, IL, 62523
Josh Rohrscheib, Attorney at Law
308 E Washington St suite c, Bloomington, IL, 61701
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Joshua Gene Rohrscheib's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Amy | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommended
My husband and I hired Josh to do estate planning as my husband's mother neared the end of life with brain cancer. He was kind, compassionate and very detailed every step of the way. I highly recommend him!
Joshua Rohrscheib
Replied last February 8, 2019Thank you for the review, Amy. I appreciate it.
Posted by Faye | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Communication
We used Josh for two cases - one business related and one real estate related . In both cases Josh was very thorough and took the time to completely explain all of our options and what needed to be done . He made himself available for any questions we had and kept us completely up to date on any and ...
Joshua Rohrscheib
Replied last February 8, 2019Thank you, Faye! It is always a pleasure working with you!
Posted by Debbie | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Personal injury
Was able to get my mom more than she imagined for a fall. Professional work. Researched every aspect of possible negligence. Great job.
Joshua Rohrscheib
Replied last February 8, 2019Thank you. I'm very pleased we were able to help your mom with her personal injury case and get a good result for her. She is a wonderful lady and it was a pleasure working for her.
Posted by James | September 9, 2013
Estate Planning Done Right
Estate planning mission accomplished! That's what Josh did for us, and did well. After a series of life changes, my wife and I realized we needed to update our wills. The attorney who’d done them last (20 years ago) had retired. We identified our new objectives and set off on what we thought would...
Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2013
Consumer Protection
Compassion, honesty, intelligence, and approachability. Mr. Rohrscheib possesses these quilities and more. When I found myself in a difficult spot, I was fortunate to discover Mr. Rohrscheib. He gave it to me straight, which I really appreciated. But he also actually listened to me. If all attorney's...
Joshua Gene Rohrscheib's Lawyer Endorsements
"Josh Rohrscheib's knowledge and experience is impressive. He is a great communicator and this is important when representing clients. Further, Josh is very smart as well as strategically aggressive and this works to the benefit of his clients. I highly recommend him."
"Josh has always been a bulldog, even before his days as an attorney. He's kind and sincere with friends and clients, but I would not want to oppose him in court or in negotiations. He brings big firm experience and swagger to central Illinois."
"I have gotten to know Josh through the legal community in Central Illinois and have referred clients his way. Josh has also been a guest on my podcast Ag Law Today speaking about personal injury issues affecting farm families. Josh is extremely personable, professional and knowledgeable. He is excellent at what he does and cares tremendously for his clients and the results that he is able to obtain for them. I recommend him without hesitation."
"Josh is professional, driven, knowledgeable on the law, and a good person. I endorse this lawyer."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Josh is smart and aggressive, and an excellent lawyer."
"Josh is a true asset to the legal profession. He is extremely knowledgeable over a wide array of practice areas. If he does not know the answer to any legal question, he researches the issue more extensively than any attorney I have met. I strongly encourage anyone who has a legal problem and needs competent, experienced counsel."
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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."
"Joshua Roshrscheib is an excellent attorney with an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality representation to his clients. Josh has a quality that you cannot find in very many attorneys, he truly cares about the people he represents."
"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer is highly experienced and well qualified in litigation."
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"I have not only reviewed Mr. Rohrscheib's resume and responses to questions on Avvo, but have also had the fortune of reviewing numerous articles reflecting his commitment to his community. Joshua has a stellar undergraduate and law school education serving as the foundation for his practice. A quick review of Joshua's qualifications reveals he is not only nice, but a highly competent and aggressive attorney. You can't ask for anything more in your attorney. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rohrschrieb is the rare individual that as an attorney can work in a wide variety of practice areas and do them all ably."
"Josh is a great lawyer, and has a unique talent for understanding people."
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. He puts a great deal of effort and skill in answering questions on AVVo. He obviously has a supreme knowledge of his practice area."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
High Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee, Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce
2013
2013 Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2013
20 People Under 40 Who Make a Difference in Central Illinois, Business Journal of MidCentral Illinois
2007
Junior Associate Pro Bono Award, DLA Piper US LLP
2006
Incomplete List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent, University of Illinois
2005
Associate Editor, University of Illinois Law Review
2003
Lincoln Scholar, University of Illinois College of Law
2003
Harno Scholar, University of Illinois College of Law
2003
High Honors Legal Research and Writing, University of Illinois
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP
2013 - 2013
Adjunct Professor, Millikin University
2011 - 2012
Policy Fellow, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
2011 - 2015
Attorney and Counselor at Law, Rohrscheib Law Office
2010 - 2010
Adjunct Professor, Richland Community College
2010 - 2010
General Counsel, Risinger Brothers
2010 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Hunziker Law Group
2009 - 2010
Associate, Featherstun, Gaumer, Postlewait, Stocks, Flynn & Hubbard
2006 - 2009
Associate, Dla Piper Us, LLP
2004 - 2006
Public Speaking Instructor, University of Illinois
2002 - 2003
Policy Analyst, Staff of the Illinois State Senate President
Associations
2018 - Present
McLean County Area Landlords AssociationDirector of Legal Affairs
2018 - Present
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Mandatory Arbitration ProgramArbitrator
2017 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Resolution Systems InstituteCertified Foreclosure Mediator
2013 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Illinois People's ActionMember
2012 - Present
NAACP-Decatur ChapterMember
2012 - Present
Young Professionals Giving CircleSteering Committee Member
2012 - Present
Macon County Democratic Central CommitteeCommitteeman
2012 - Present
Macon County Criminal Justice GroupMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Decatur Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Decatur Chess ClubPresident
2009 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2018
Macon County Young DemocratsChairman
2013 - 2017
Decatur Area Arts CouncilBoard of Directors
2012 - 2013
Illinois Chess AssociationVice President
2005 - 2006
American Civil Liberties Union University of Illinois College of Law ChapterPresident
2003 - 2006
American Constitution SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$300,000 pre-suit settlement in auto accident case
$300,000 settlement
$100,000 policy limits settlement
$100,000
Personal Injury: $50,000 settlement for soft tissue injuries sustained in motor vehicle accident
$50,000 settlement
Personal Injury: $100,000 settlement following motor vehicle accident
$100,000 settlement
Education
2006
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
2014
NAACP Annual Breakfast - Decatur Chapter
Economic Justice in Decatur
2014
Father Martin Mangan Memorial Lecture
Economic Justice Issues in Decatur
Publications
2018
Rohrscheib Law Blog
What you need to know about asbestos claims and mesothelioma
2007
Washington Legal Foundation Legal Backgrounder
National Australia Bank and and the threat of global class action securities suits
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
In the State of Illinois, do wills have to be filed with any government office to be valid?
06 May 2013
Q&A
CAN I REQUEST FOR AN ORIGINAL AGREEMENT SIGNED FROM DISH NETWORK?
27 Apr 2013
Q&A
As an employer, do I have to verify employment if a creditor calls to inquire about an employees status of employment?
09 Mar 2013