Jerseyville, IL

Eric Pistorius

Eric Pistorius is a retired Illinois judge who now operates his own law office, focusing on mediation and arbitration. He earned his B.A. with Honors from Western Illinois University in 1981 and his J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1984. He practiced personal injury law in the Metro East area for 21 years, handling hundreds of cases and over 50 jury trials. In 2005, he was appointed Resident Circuit Judge of Jersey County by the Illinois Supreme Court, serving for 15 years and presiding over various cases, including personal injury. He also served as Chief Judge for the 7th Judicial Circuit from 2014-2015. Since retiring from the bench, he has successfully mediated over 25 cases and acted as a neutral arbitrator in numerous UIM arbitration cases.

Laef N. Lorton

Laef N. Lorton grew up in Jersey County. He received his bachelor’s degree in 2001 and J.D. in 2005. He worked as a 711 assistant prosecutor and special prosecutor before joining George P. Wittman, P.C. in 2006, becoming a partner in 2008. He is experienced in real estate/agricultural law, civil litigation, personal injury, and estate administration/planning.

Kristine M. Tuttle

Kris Tuttle obtained her bachelor’s degree in 1992 and law degree in 1995 from the University of Illinois. She has experience in insurance defense litigation, as an Assistant State’s Attorney, and as a partner concentrating in mineral law, mortgage foreclosure, bankruptcy, and real estate litigation. She joined Wittman & Lorton, P.C. in 2018, focusing on general civil litigation, personal injury, probate, real estate litigation, and banking matters.

George P. Wittman

Mr. Wittman has 45 years of legal experience. He dedicates his practice to real estate transfers, estate planning, estate tax issues, and all matters related to agriculture. George has had an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell since his fifth year of practice.

John W. Guntren

Attorney John W. Guntren was raised and educated in Jersey County, IL, and presently lives in Greene County, IL. He has been serving justice for the past 40 years, working in Jersey and Greene County as well as other surrounding counties. He is one of the Jerseyville area’s most trusted lawyers with skill and experience to represent clients in various legal areas, including divorce, business, and family matters.