Presidents of the Putnam County and Bureau County Bar Associations met recently to discuss the licensed practice of the profession of law. Roger C. Bolin, Putnam County Bar President, and Richard C. Fiocchi, Bureau County Bar President, have each been conducting the licensed practice of law for 40 year. They used this occasion to discuss advocating the positions of their clients. Attorneys listen to the client's problem, and analyze the legal options based on experience applying guiding legal principles. This "client counseling" is a large part of the profession, which is so much more than just filling out forms, which are often picked up incorrectly off the internet. Knowing what, and when forms may be needed, and the effects of those drafted documents, is part of the skill applied. 

In addition, Bolin often takes part in courtroom litigation, which can involve the delivery of a persuasive argument, backed up by research and the presentation of solid caselaw. Like Fiocchi, Bolin is native to, and was raised in, Bureau County. Fiocchi's practice leans more on transactional law in real estate, probate, and title issues.  Prompt service is highly regarded in his practice. Bolin started practicing in 1979, in Hennepin, and is the owner of Boyle and Bolin Law Firm, originally founded in 1936 by the late attorney Walter Durley Boyle. Fiocchi also started practicing law in 1979. Fiocchi is a partner with John Balestri at Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi, in Spring Valley, and LaSalle. It was founded by the late attorney Bruno P. Bernabei in 1953.