Joshua Gene Rohrscheib

Personal injury Attorney at Decatur, IL

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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.

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Licensed for 16 years

State DC

Status Good Standing

Acquired 2008

Updated 06/08/2022

State IL

Status Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Acquired 2006

Updated 01/06/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Josh Rohrscheib, Attorney at Law

202 S Franklin St

Decatur, IL, 62523

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Josh Rohrscheib, Attorney at Law

308 E Washington St suite c

Bloomington, IL, 61701

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Posted by Amy | January 31, 2019

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!

Response from Joshua Rohrscheib February 8, 2019

Thank you for the review, Amy. I appreciate it.

Posted by Faye | January 30, 2019

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 all changes . We plan on using Josh for all of our legal matters .

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Response from Joshua Rohrscheib February 8, 2019

Thank you, Faye! It is always a pleasure working with you!

Posted by Debbie | January 30, 2019

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.

Response from Joshua Rohrscheib February 8, 2019

Thank 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 be a simple mission to revise the Wills. After one and a half years trying to work with three different attorneys (solo practitioner to large firm, young lawyer to old), we were unable to accomplish satisfactory revisions. Then I learned Josh had returned to Central Illinois and private practice. He met with us and took the time to understand our circumstances and to research and get advice on everything he needed to properly address our situation and concerns. He proposed a testamentary trust approach that better dealt with our circumstances than any of the older, higher-priced legal "talent" had suggested. More importantly, he spent the time to work with us through a couple of drafts to get it done and done right. We were very satisfied with his work and, more importantly his attitude and approach, and would highly recommend him to help with your legal needs.

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Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2013

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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 were like Mr. Rohrscheib, they would enjoy a much better reputation. I hope to never need his services again. But if I do, I know that he is only a phone call away.

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Posted by Austin | March 5, 2013

Excellent Representation. Dedicated. Honest. Responsive.

I hired Josh to help me with a legal situation that impacted several different areas of my life. He sprung into action immediately, fully resolved the situation, and provided very helpful counsel. Josh was very responsive, candid, and a force of nature in helping me through this situation. I would highly recommend him to my family, friends, or any of you.

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Posted by Linda | February 24, 2013

Fence Dispute

Josh represented me in a fence dispute with my neighbor who claimed they owned a wedge of my property due to the law of adverse possession. After months of litigation, we were able to come to an agreement and avoid any lawsuit by opposing counsel. His communication skills are excellent. The "client" comes first in his eyes. He was so thorough in investigating this type of "law" and did everything he could to help me avoid court costs. He has a great personality and is very professional. I would highly recommend Josh.

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Posted by Jocelyn | February 19, 2013

Josh Rohrsheib cares about his clients!

I was referred to Mr. Rohrscheib by another attorney regarding my personal injury case. He accepted my case on contingency. I wasn't familiar with him and trusted the referring attorney. Little did I know, that Mr Rohrscheib was the right person for the case. His attention to detail and relentless perserverence helped win my case against a major insurance company. My case was long and drawn out, but Josh continued to fight for me. He honored all of my requests and spoke very frank with me regarding possible outcomes. He didn't waste my time, nor fill my head with lies. He gathered the facts on my automobile accident and kept me informed throughout the entire settlement process. Even though I moved to 2 different states across the country, he continued to keep me informed with verbal progress reports. He didn't forget about me. Furthermore, after the case was settled he helped organize and pay all outstanding debts incurred as a result of the accident within a week of receiving the settlement proceeds. He even expedited my balance and "paid in full" letters from creditors via overnight mail service. I am so grateful to this man. He could have easily given up when things looked dim. Instead, he dug his heels in and got in the trenches with me. His passion for follow through is commendable and he is an outstanding attorney.

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Posted by John | February 15, 2013

Really satisfied with Gene's approach to business!

I was really impressed with how Gene (Joshua, as this site's profile reads) handled my situation. I came to him with some contracts I needed clarification on and to see what my legal rights were. I had approached a different attorney when I first signed the contracts and got a general overview but all in legal jargon. When the contracts came to mature I needed more detail on my rights due to some variables. Gene not only did his homework to fully understand my unique situation but he also explained everything to me in a way that could understand confidently verses a way I would have to have a law degree of my own to translate. I had some follow up questions and he was always quick to respond and patient with me. With other attorneys, I've often felt like they're annoyed when I need more clarification. After getting to know Gene and his capabilities, I plan on hiring him for all of my legal representation moving forward. I don't normally write reviews but I also don't normally find someone I'm so genuinely impressed with to warrant them. If you're looking for a very intelligent attorney who has drive and compassion for his clients and what he does, give Gene a call and talk to him for a few minutes. You'll see for youself there's a difference worth exploring further!

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Posted by Briana Kay | February 13, 2013

Peace of mind comes with a great lawyer.

I was planning a trip out of the country. I wanted to make sure my Will and Power of Attorney was in order in case something bad should happen on my travels. I tried writing these important documents myself, but decided I should ask a professional to verify I had everything covered. Josh looked-over everything and quickly got back to me with a revised and polished version, including several needed amendments that I hadn’t thought of when I originally wrote up the papers. He also took time to explain different aspects of the documents and when I should look into revising them in the future. I left on my trip confident and at peace that everything was settled. Thanks to him, my family will know my wishes, should I ever be in a situation where I can’t tell them myself. I had never worked with a lawyer before and I’m lucky to have found one who is honest and trustworthy. I learned legal stuff can be easy, but only if you work with someone who understands the law and will take the time to help you understand it as well. I will be talking to Josh for all my future legal needs and it feels good to say, “I have a lawyer.” Josh is my lawyer.

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Posted by Jeremy | February 12, 2013

Very good experience!

I used Mr. Rohrscheib (or "Gene" as he preferred to be called) to create a quit claim deed for me, and to handle some title work on a vehicle I was purchasing. He did a very good job, was professional and fast. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Paula | October 9, 2012

An excellent and caring attorney!

My husband and I finally decided to update our 30 year old wills. We contacted Attorney Rohrscheib and we had an appointment within a few days. He patiently answered all our questions and made sure our wills were comprehensive and definitely within our best interests. In a week, he had the wills ready for signature and once again went over the content to make sure we were comfortable. I can not commend him more highly for his patience, caring attitude, and concern for our best interests.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP
2015 - Present

Adjunct Professor
Millikin University
2013 - 2013

Policy Fellow
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
2011 - 2012

Attorney and Counselor at Law
Rohrscheib Law Office
2011 - 2015

Adjunct Professor
Richland Community College
2010 - 2010

General Counsel
Risinger Brothers
2010 - 2010

Associate Attorney
Hunziker Law Group
2010 - 2011

Associate
Featherstun, Gaumer, Postlewait, Stocks, Flynn & Hubbard
2009 - 2010

Associate
Dla Piper Us, LLP
2006 - 2009

Public Speaking Instructor
University of Illinois
2004 - 2006

Policy Analyst
Staff of the Illinois State Senate President
2002 - 2003

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Education

University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2002

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

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Associations

McLean County Area Landlords Association
Director of Legal Affairs
2018 - Present

Eleventh Judicial Circuit Mandatory Arbitration Program
Arbitrator
2018 - Present

McLean County Bar Association
Member
2017 - Present

Resolution Systems Institute
Certified Foreclosure Mediator
2016 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2013 - Present

Illinois People's Action
Member
2012 - Present

NAACP-Decatur Chapter
Member
2012 - Present

Young Professionals Giving Circle
Steering Committee Member
2012 - Present

Macon County Democratic Central Committee
Committeeman
2012 - Present

Macon County Criminal Justice Group
Member
2012 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
2010 - Present

Decatur Bar Association
Member
2009 - Present

Decatur Chess Club
President
2009 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association
Member
2009 - Present

Macon County Young Democrats
Chairman
2013 - 2018

Decatur Area Arts Council
Board of Directors
2013 - 2017

Illinois Chess Association
Vice President
2012 - 2013

American Civil Liberties Union University of Illinois College of Law Chapter
President
2005 - 2006

American Constitution Society
Member
2003 - 2006

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

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
2019

Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee
Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce
2014

2013 Client's Choice Award
Avvo
2013

20 People Under 40 Who Make a Difference in Central Illinois
Business Journal of MidCentral Illinois
2013

Junior Associate Pro Bono Award
DLA Piper US LLP
2007

Incomplete List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent
University of Illinois
2006

Associate Editor
University of Illinois Law Review
2005

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
2003

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Publications

Rohrscheib Law Blog
What you need to know about asbestos claims and mesothelioma
2018

Washington Legal Foundation Legal Backgrounder
National Australia Bank and and the threat of global class action securities suits
2007

Speaking Engagements

CLE Day 2017
Civil Claims for Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
2017

NAACP Annual Breakfast - Decatur Chapter
Economic Justice in Decatur
2014

Father Martin Mangan Memorial Lecture
Economic Justice Issues in Decatur
2014

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Received (21)

Given (32)

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Jeffrey Hall

Litigation Attorney | Feb 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

William Mills

General practice Attorney | Feb 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

Cari Rincker

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

Jeffrey Brown

Personal injury Attorney | Sep 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is professional, driven, knowledgeable on the law, and a good person. I endorse this lawyer."

Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown Attorney | Feb 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

Nrupa Patel

Contracts and agreements Attorney | Jul 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

William Trimble

Litigation Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is smart and aggressive, and an excellent lawyer."

Benjamin Kailin

Litigation Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Business Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Sean Cleary

Business Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

John O'Brien

Business Attorney | Apr 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

Charles Lukis

Wills and living wills Attorney | Nov 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

Peter Zneimer

Litigation Attorney | Oct 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer is highly experienced and well qualified in litigation."

James LasCola

Litigation Attorney | Aug 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Luke Thomas

Personal injury Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

Joseph Sparacino

Car accident Attorney | Feb 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

Ezekiel Vermillion

General practice Attorney | Feb 22
Relationship: Friend

"Josh is a great lawyer, and has a unique talent for understanding people."

Larry Apfelbaum

Personal injury Attorney | Feb 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christian Lassen

Unknown Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

David Pittman

Unknown Attorney | Feb 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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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