About Dean Wilhelm
Dean Wilhelm Taradash graduated from DePaul University in 1995 with a B.A. in political science and earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1999. He completed his legal education at a time when courtroom experience and practical training were becoming central components of many law school programs.
He began his legal career in Illinois after law school and has since built a practice that centers on litigation. Over time he moved from associate roles into leadership, founding Taradash Given, P.C. as the vehicle for his work. As founding lawyer, he has overseen case development, client counseling, and trial preparation.
Taradash holds memberships in several local and national professional organizations. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. He also maintains membership in the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, reflecting ongoing engagement with peers who practice in trial settings.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in case preparation and straightforward in court. His Chicago-Kent training informed an approach that values clear legal writing and attention to procedural detail. Over the years he has handled matters that required sustained litigation work, including drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and arguing motions. He has balanced those tasks with the managerial duties that come from running a small firm.
In practice he has worked on matters rooted in Illinois law and has represented clients in state courts. He has kept active in bar association activities and professional education. That involvement has provided regular exposure to developments in evidence and trial procedure, areas that often shape litigation strategy.
Taradash has navigated the practical demands of operating a law firm while maintaining a caseload. He structures his office to handle litigation matters efficiently, coordinating discovery and trial logistics alongside client communication. His background in political science and the training he received at Chicago-Kent inform how he frames legal issues for judges and juries.
He now practices at Taradash Given, P.C., where he represents clients in Illinois.
