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Attorney Robertson Named Leading Lawyer

Law Bulletin Publishing Company announced that John W. Robertson, partner with Robertson, Wilcox & Statham, P.C., was recommended by his peers as one of the top lawyers licensed in Illinois in the areas of Insurance, Insurance Coverage and Reinsurance Law, and Personal Injury Defense Law.

Law Bulleting Publishing Company, through its Leading Lawyers Network division, conducted an extensive statewide survey of Illinois lawyers, asking them “If you couldn’t take a case in your area of law, to whom would you refer a family member or friend?” Only those lawyers who were most often recommended by their peers in one of 87 areas of law have achieved the distinction of being a Leading Lawyer. Lawyers could not nominate themselves or lawyers at their own firm.

“This is a very strong list of the state’s top lawyers,” said Scott Anderson, director of Leading Lawyers Network.

Robertson has practiced law in west central Illinois since 1975, focusing on trial and appellate cases in both the state and federal courts. He has extensive experience in insurance, personal injury, commercial and real estate litigation. To view his complete biographical profile or for more information regarding Leading Lawyers Network, go to www.LeadingLawyers.com.

Attorney Wilcox Attends Bankruptcy Conference

Pamela S. Wilcox, partner with Robertson, Wilcox & Statham, P.C., recently attended the 17th Annual Convention of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys in Chicago, Illinois. More than 1,400 bankruptcy practitioners nationwide converged for 2 ½ days of continuing legal education on Chapter 7 and 13, bankruptcy options for individuals and small businesses.

Wilcox, who has concentrated her practice in consumer bankruptcy for 20 years, is one of only seven attorneys in the state of Illinois who is certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification.

Wilcox has presented seminars on bankruptcy law for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the Illinois State Bar Association and was selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer for 2007 and 2009. An article she authored entitled “Miscellaneous Changes: Time Between Filings, Dismissals, & Sanctions,” was published in “Understanding the BAPCPA [Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act]," a compilation prepared by the Illinois State Bar Association, copyright 2006.

Wilcox offers a free consultation during which she discusses the following: the client’s bankruptcy options, obtaining three free credit reports from AnnualCreditReport.com, the four bankruptcy notices bankruptcy attorneys are required by BAPCPA to provide during an initial consultation with prospective clients, credit counseling, and the process she guides clients through to file for bankruptcy relief in the Central District of Illinois.

Attorney Statham Attends Municipal Conference

H. Wayne Statham, a shareholder with the Galesburg law firm of Robertson, Wilcox & Statham, P.C., attended a conference titled “Annual Municipal Law Conference: Planning for the Hard Times to Come” on January 22, 2009. The conference, sponsored by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, was held in Springfield, Illinois.

Presentation topics included The Ethical & Professionally Responsible Practice of Municipal Law, Financing and Refinancing Municipal Projects and Operations in Harder Times, Elections, Labor & Employment Issues, Foreclosure Proceedings, Legislative Update and Bankruptcy.

A New Look

Robertson, Wilcox & Statham, P.C. announces the launch of it's new web site on December 18, 2008! The new web site was a joint effort of the firm's staff along with Bill Spilman of Innovative Media Solutions and Franklin Givens of Branmarc Design.

Please be patient while we fill the site with new content that will help us provide you, the user, with helpful information!

Attorney Statham Attends Chicago Conference

On December 12, 2008, Wayne Statham attended a series of seminars in Chicago, Illinois entitled Family Law: Beyond the Basics. Topics presented included "Retirement Asset Division," "The New Economy and Family Practice," and "Sophisticated Divorce Tax Issues."

The conference was part of Wayne's continuing, lifelong education and a valuable addition to his knowledge of family practice.

New Attorneys

Robertson, Wilcox & Statham, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of two attorneys. Chad Long and Jamie Mitchell joined the firm on November 6, 2008.

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