Mt. Vernon, IL

Paul Marks

Paul Marks is an Attorney-At-Law at Sivia Law, directing litigation with over 15 years of experience in business, real estate, trusts & estates, insurance, complex-litigation, financial injury, and personal injury cases. He joined Sivia Law in 2014 and focuses on business entity matters and acts as general counsel for small-business clients. He is admitted to practice in Illinois, Missouri, U.S. Court of Appeals: Seventh Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, and U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.

Todd W. Sivia

Todd Sivia is the Attorney and Owner of Sivia Law, licensed in Illinois and Missouri. He founded the firm in 2006, which has since grown to include nine attorneys and three paralegals across four locations. His practice areas include estate planning, business law, real estate, elder law, and special needs trusts. He also has experience in real estate investment and brokerage, and has taught at several universities.

Jack Humes Jr.

Jack Humes Jr. is Of Counsel at Sivia Law, specializing in real estate law, landlord/tenant issues, land use, and zoning throughout Illinois. He has over 33 years of experience in these areas, including local government, property rights, and land use regulation. He is admitted to practice in Illinois (1985) and Missouri (1986) and is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Amy Bailey

Amy Bailey is an Attorney-At-Law at Sivia Law, specializing in Business Law, Trademarks, Estate Planning, Litigation, Real Estate, and Employment Law. She is admitted to practice in Missouri (2018) and Illinois (2020). Her experience includes contract review, compliance, and handling civil court cases, including negotiating agreements, arguing motions, drafting pleadings, and conducting discovery.

Brandon R. Niepoetter

Brandon Niepoetter is an associate attorney at Sivia Law, primarily based out of the Mt. Vernon location. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2019 and is a member of both the Missouri and Illinois Bar. His practice focuses on Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Real Estate, and Corporate Law. He previously worked at Howard Haake and interned with Land of Lincoln Legal Aid.