About John S
John S Rossi earned his Bachelor of Science from Loyola University Chicago in 1986 and completed his Juris Doctor at the University of Illinois College of Law in 1991. He stayed in Illinois after law school and built a career grounded in the state's courts and dispute resolution forums. Those academic years set the foundation for a steady legal practice that has spanned decades.
Early in his career Rossi entered private practice in Illinois. Over time he developed routine involvement in courtroom work and alternative dispute resolution. He joined professional groups that reflect that mix: the Illinois State Bar Association and the Will County Bar Association, where he has remained an active member. He also maintains a role at the Will County Arbitration Center, where he handles arbitration matters and participates in local arbitration panels.
Rossi's practice has combined client representation and procedural work. He has routinely managed filings, appeared in hearings, and prepared matters for arbitration when cases move outside the courtroom. His courtroom appearances and arbitration work tie back to a practical approach. He prepares cases carefully and emphasizes clear presentation of facts and law. Colleagues describe him as steady and methodical in handling procedural and evidentiary tasks.
At McNamara Phelan McSteen LLC, Rossi continues that line of work. He is part of the firm's roster of attorneys serving clients in Illinois. His membership in local bar groups keeps him connected to developments in state rules and court practice. He also contributes time to the Will County Arbitration Center where scheduling, case management and hearing duties are common responsibilities.
Outside hearings, Rossi attends bar association events and engages with peers on procedural and arbitration topics. He has not been described here as holding elected bar leadership posts or publishing widely, and he keeps a practice oriented toward day-to-day client needs and dispute resolution processes. His education and long-term presence in Illinois courts inform that practical orientation.
Rossi remains based in Illinois and continues to practice at McNamara Phelan McSteen LLC. He works on matters that arise in state courts and arbitration settings and remains engaged through his bar and arbitration center memberships. He currently concentrates his practice on representing clients in Illinois courts and arbitration proceedings.
