Jury Verdict in Wrongful Death Case Upheld on Appeal
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] During the last week of November 2017, a Winnebago County jury was asked to award $12,500,000 to the Estate of Karen Williams, a 42-year-old attorney who was killed when three armed robbers fleeing the police crashed into her car and killed her. The Williams Estate sued the Boone County Sheriff over the actions of […]
Partners John Holevas and Adam Fleming Helping to Lead the Winnebago County Bar Association
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Partners John Holevas and Adam Fleming continue their work with the Winnebago County Bar Association (WCBA), which promotes and supports the practice of law and the administration of justice according to the highest standards while also serving its members through education, collegiality and opportunities for public service. John and Adam will serve their leadership […]
Rockford Lawyers Appointed to Leadership Roles with the Illinois State Bar Association
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Several WilliamsMcCarthy LLP lawyers have been appointed or re-appointed to various leadership roles within the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) section councils. The ISBA is the premier bar association in the state, with the section councils being responsible for enhancing the professional capabilities of Illinois lawyers. Section councils also are responsible for reviewing proposed […]