Task Force on Unauthorized Practice of Law

The Task Force on Unauthorized Practice of Law seeks out, identifies, and remedies injuries to the public and to the integrity of the profession caused by the unauthorized practice of law.

The Task Force on Unauthorized Practice of Law receives, reviews, investigates, and acts on complaints alleging the unauthorized practice of law by individuals or entities not licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, and assists in educating attorneys, judges, and the public regarding unauthorized practice of law issues. It must be noted that while the Task Force on Unauthorized Practice of Law may conduct preliminary investigations of complaints, it does not act as counsel for complainants or provide them with legal services or advice.

The Task Force on Unauthorized Practice of Law does not accept complaints against attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois or other jurisdictions. Any complaints against attorneys should be directed to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, an agency of the Illinois Supreme Court vested with the authority to investigate allegations of attorney misconduct: www.iardc.org.

Download the document ISBA and the Unauthorized Practice of Law – What The Public Needs To Know.

If you have any questions or would like to submit a complaint, please contact us at:

Illinois State Bar Association
Attention: Task Force on Unauthorized Practice of Law
Illinois Bar Center
424 South Second Street
Springfield, IL 62701-1779
(800) 252-8908 or (217) 525-1760
Fax: (217) 525-9063

Task Committee Roster

  • Jack C. Carey, Jack Carey Attorney at Law, Belleville, Chair
  • Keith E Fruehling, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, Urbana, Vice-Chair
  • Christopher J Bauer, Bond County State's Attorney's Office, Greenville, Member
  • Peter J. Birnbaum, Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund, Chicago, Member
  • Dennis R. Bordyn, Downers Grove, Member
  • Donald M Craven, Donald M. Craven, P.C., Springfield, Member
  • Frederick H Dickson, Dickson & Hasenbalg, Aurora, Member
  • Roger W. Eichmeier, Galena, Member
  • James J. Elson, Canton, Member
  • Mauro Glorioso, Westchester, Member
  • Richard J Hess, Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago, Chicago, Member
  • Myles L Jacobs, Brumund, Jacobs, Hammel, Davidson & Andreano LLC, Joliet, Member
  • Julie K Katz, Cannady & Katz, Belleville, Member
  • Ray Koenig III, Clark Hill PLC, Chicago, Member
  • Scott A. Kozlov, Buffalo Grove, Member
  • Timothy E. Moran, Schmidt, Salzman & Moran, Ltd, Chicago, Member
  • John K. Norris, Rubin & Norris LLC, Chicago, Member
  • Jeffrey D Richardson, Law Office of Jeffrey D. Richardson, Decatur, Member
  • Turner A. Rouse, The Rouse Law Firm, Belleville, Member
  • Richard W Zuckerman, Peoria, Member
  • John G. O'Brien, Arlington Hts, Board Liaison
  • Melinda J. Bentley, Illinois State Bar Association, Springfield, Staff Liaison
  • Charles J. Northrup, Illinois State Bar Association, Springfield, Staff Liaison