Warrenville, IL

David A. Williams

David A. Williams is a partner at the firm and exclusively represents individuals and families victimized by the wrongful conduct of others and employees injured at work. Mr. Williams concentrates his practice in worker’s compensation and plaintiff’s personal injury law, including cases involving construction negligence, transportation (automobile, truck and railroad) negligence, premises liability, wrongful death and The Federal Employers Liability Act. His experience as a defense lawyer gives him a unique perspective and advantage when representing his clients, including a sound understanding of how insurance companies and their lawyers analyze, defend and try cases. From 2015 to 2017, Mr. Williams was named a “Rising Star” in the annual edition of Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine and in Chicago Magazine. He was also named to the “40 Under 40” list of top young trial attorneys in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Williams also has a perfect “10/10” ranking on AVVO, a well-known online attorney ranking service, and many positive client reviews.

Joseph Paul Giamanco

Joseph Paul Giamanco has extensive trial experience with over 50 jury trials and 1,000 mandatory arbitration hearings. He handles personal injury, wrongful death, contract disputes, uninsured/uninsured motorist claims, premises liability, DUI, misdemeanors, traffic tickets, eminent domain, and mechanic's liens across numerous Illinois counties.

Patricia A. Fox

Patricia A. Fox is an associate attorney at Abear Law Offices, concentrating in family law. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Education from Illinois State University and her Juris Doctor degree from John Marshall Law School. She previously defended personal injury clients and has been practicing almost exclusively in family law since 1997. Patricia is certified to represent children as a Guardian ad Litem, Child’s Representative, and Attorney for the Child in DuPage and Kane Counties. She is also a certified mediator and serves as an arbitrator. She is a recipient of the DuPage Legal Aid Foundation’s Pro Bono Service Award.

Phyllis Roman

Phyllis Roman has extensive trial experience with over 50 jury trials and 500 mandatory arbitration hearings. She handles personal injury, auto accidents, slip and falls, uninsured/uninsured motorist claims, breach of contract, small claims, general civil litigation, traffic tickets, debt collection, workers' compensation, and post-judgment actions across numerous Illinois counties.

Brad J. Balke

Brad J. Balke is a top-rated attorney practicing in the Crystal Lake, Illinois area. Providing legal representation in Illinois for a variety of different issues, Brad Balke was selected to Super Lawyers for 2019. He is admitted to practice before the courts in Illinois. After completing undergraduate studies, Brad J. Balke attended law school. Brad Balke was enrolled at DePaul University College of Law. He earned a juris doctor degree in 2000. Brad Balke would be admitted to the practice of law in 2000. Attorneys like Brad J. Balke are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field. Brad Balke represents clients with Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues. Additional legal issues represented include Workers’ Compensation: Claimant. For over 20 years, Brad Balke has helped represent injured workers just like you win the compensation and dignity that they deserve.

Jean Marie Harner

Jean Marie Harner is an associate attorney at Abear Law Offices, focusing on family law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science from Drew University and her Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers-Newark Law School. She served as a judicial law clerk and practiced family law, residential real estate, and commercial litigation in New Jersey for about seven years. After moving to Illinois in 2005 and taking time off, she returned to law in 2012, working in family law, personal injury, and property damage. In April 2019, she returned to family law, litigating pre- and post-decree matters and parentage cases. She is an approved Guardian ad Litem in DuPage and Will Counties.

Corinne Cozort

Corinne Cozort has significant trial experience with over 35 jury trials and 150 bench trials/mandatory arbitration hearings. Her practice areas include personal injury (auto accidents, slip and falls, premises liability), breach of contract, property damage, mechanic’s liens, and landlord-tenant actions across various Illinois counties.