Effingham, IL

Christopher A. Koester

Christopher A. Koester has over 26 years of experience in workers’ compensation, wrongful death, insurance litigation, and personal injury cases, known for his successful trial practice and knowledge of the law.

Stephen R. Martay is a 3rd generation attorney and has been practicing for over 13 years. His practice focuses on workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. His extraordinary level of knowledge and insight has and continues to benefit clients across the state of Illinois.

Chad Chojnicki

Chad E. Chojnicki represents clients in matters relating to divorce, child custody, child support, personal injury, civil litigation, workers compensation and business organization. He graduated from Effingham High School in 1996, earned a bachelor's degree in history from Eastern Illinois University in 2000, and graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in 2003. He previously worked for the Missouri Public Defender System and Ellinger & Associates before returning to his hometown in 2008 to practice with Taylor Law Offices. In 2012, he co-founded McDevitt Osteen Chojnicki & Deters.

David McDevitt

David McDevitt is a lifelong resident of Effingham, Illinois. He graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1984, attended Lake Land College and Quincy College, and earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from Eastern Illinois University in 1989. He received his Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law in 1992. Since graduating, David has practiced law primarily in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, concentrating in civil litigation, family law, personal injury, and estate and probate litigation. He also serves as a mediator for several central Illinois courts and is actively involved in the Effingham community, serving on numerous boards.

Kara J. Wade

Kara J. Wade has over 15 years of experience in business representation, employment law, personal injury, and general civil law, known for her dedication to clients.

Kirsten Osteen

Kirsten Osteen was born and raised in Altamont, Illinois. She graduated from Altamont High School in 1998 and earned a bachelors degree at the University of Illinois in 2002. She then attended law school at Southern Illinois University, graduating in 2006, where she was President of the Student Bar Association. After graduation, she practiced in estate planning, personal injury, and civil litigation at Taylor Law Offices. She currently serves as President of Strategic Training and Restoration and resides in Altamont with her family.

Tracy A. Willenborg

Tracy A. Willenborg has 20 years of experience in complex real estate and corporate transactions, representing municipalities and water authorities, and working with non-profit organizations.