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  • November 25, 2024 | People
    SRNM Welcomes Katherine B. Frieden as Newest Associate

    SRNM is excited to announce that Katherine (Bickhaus) Frieden has joined the firm as its newest associate!

    A Quincy native, Katherine is eager to begin her legal career and make an impact on the community she knows so well. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Missouri and recently graduated from Baylor University School of Law. Katherine passed the bar and is licensed to practice in Texas, with licenses in Illinois and Missouri pending. Katherine will have a general practice with an emphasis on litigation.

  • October 22, 2024 | People
    Donald Schiller 1942-2024

    Donald C. Schiller, respected attorney, active member of both the legal and academic communities, and beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather, died peacefully at his home in Highland Park, IL. on October 18th, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

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  • September 24, 2024 | People
    Debra Liss Thomas named Managing Attorney at Romanucci & Blandin

    Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a national personal injury firm primarily based in Chicago, announces that Debra Liss Thomas has been named Managing Attorney. In this role, she will collaborate extensively with Managing and Senior Partner Gina A. DeBoni on administration of the firm, while also being responsible for continuing education programs and professional development of the firm’s attorneys and staff.

    Debra has been an attorney for 22 years and has been with Romanucci & Blandin since 2015.

  • September 23, 2024 | People
    J. Robert Geiman Sr. 1931-2024

    J. Robert “Bob” Geiman, Sr., 93, of Vero Beach, FL and formerly of Wilmette, IL and Chicago, IL, passed away on September 5, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Ann Fitzgerald Geiman; loving father of J. Robert “Bob” (Sara) Geiman, Jr., William Patrick Geiman and Timothy Michael (Allison) Geiman; proud grandfather of J. Robert “Bobby” Geiman III, Sophia Suzann Geiman and Luke Michael Geiman; and caring brother of the late Nancy Lou Pope. In accordance with Bob’s wishes, private services were held at Saints Faith, Hope and Charity in Winnetka, IL.

  • August 28, 2024 | People
    Raymond E. Moss 1932-2024

    Raymond Edward Moss was born on March 23, 1932, in Washington, Pennsylvania. He passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2024.

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    August 25, 2024 | People | Events
    Reception Honoring President Sonni Choi Williams - August 22, 2024

    A reception at the ISBA's Chicago Regional Office was held on August 22, 2024, honoring Sonni Choi Williams as the 148th president of the Illinois State Bar Association.

  • July 19, 2024 | Practice News | People
    Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Hon. Celia Gamrath to First District Appellate Court

    The Illinois Supreme Court has announced today the appointment of Cook County Circuit Judge Celia G. Gamrath to the First District Appellate Court.

  • July 17, 2024 | Practice News | People
    Judge Crowder Elected Lawyers Trust Fund Board President

    Illinois Judges Association Past President Judge Barbara Crowder (ret.) of Edwardsville was elected President of the Board of Directors of the Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois (LTF) at the June 2024 meeting of the Board held in Chicago. 

  • July 10, 2024 | People
    Thomas W. Mansfield 1950-2024

    Thomas W. Mansfield, a renowned attorney in Southern Illinois for over 40 years, died on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the age of 74 at his home.

  • July 3, 2024 | People
    Dennis Gorman 1942-2024

    Dennis W. Gorman, age 82, of Quincy, died peacefully Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024, in Blessing Hospital.