About Richard
Richard Warner studied government and related fields at Illinois State University beginning in 1997 and earned his Bachelor of Arts in 2001. He continued his legal education at The John Marshall Law School and received his J.D. in 2006. Those academic milestones set the stage for a practice rooted in the courts of Illinois and the federal circuit that covers the region.
After law school, Warner established a practice that has grown into the Warner Law Group, where he now serves as managing partner. His role combines firm management with legal work. He supervises case strategy, guides associates and manages client relationships. He also handles filings and appearances that require admission to the federal appellate court that covers Illinois.
Warner is admitted to practice in Illinois and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Those admissions allow him to represent clients in both state proceedings and in matters that reach the appellate level in federal court. He maintains active professional memberships and participates in networks that connect trial and appellate practitioners across the region.
Colleagues describe him as steady in the courtroom and deliberate in planning. He balances day-to-day office responsibilities against the demands of court calendars. He reviews briefs and advises on procedural posture. He also oversees staff training and the development of firm processes that support client work.
Over time Warner has positioned the firm to handle matters requiring coordinated efforts across multiple filings and appearances. He has focused on building a practice that can manage complex schedules and procedural requirements. He favors clear communication with clients and practical planning in advance of hearings. As of 2026, he continues to lead the Warner Law Group, overseeing the firm's practice and its work in Illinois and in matters brought before the Seventh Circuit.
