Insurance Defense law in Illinois covers defending insurance companies and policyholders in coverage disputes, liability claims, and regulatory proceedings. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Illinois has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to insurance defense cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for insurance defense matters in Illinois is generally 10 years written, 5 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Illinois's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Illinois State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on insurance defense in Illinois bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The insurance defense attorneys listed here practice throughout Illinois and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to insurance defense law in Illinois for an in-depth look at Illinois's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Vincent C Mancini - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fornaro Law
 1022 S. LaGrange Road LaGrange IL 60525
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (1994)
English, Spanish
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Jordan Reed Byhring - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC
 250 W. River Drive Unit 2A St. Charles IL 60174
(630) 665-7300
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law (2016)
English
Unknown Status
Family Law Insurance Defense Personal Injury
Angela M Iaria - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lillig & Thorsness, Ltd.
 1900 Spring Road Suite 200 Oak Brook IL 60523
(630) 571-1900
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2006)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Insurance Defense
David V. White - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 801 South MacArthur Blvd Springfield IL 62704
(217) 726-7540
University of Kentucky College of Law (1986)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Paul V Martin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
White Marsh Anderson Martin Vickers Deobler & Goode
 511 E. Etna Rd Ottawa IL 61350
(815) 434-2000
The John Marshall Law School (1970)
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Insurance Claims
Steven R Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 33 N. Dearborn Street Suite 1600 Chicago IL 60602
(312) 704-6700
The John Marshall Law School (1989)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Insurance Defense
Stephen Judge - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 422 Northwest Hwy. suite 200 Park Ridge IL 60068
(847) 292-1200
The John Marshall Law School (2011)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Personal Injury Real Estate Law
Christine H. Rosso - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Patterson Law Office, LLC
 One North LaSalle Street Suite 2100 Chicago IL 60602
(312) 223-1699
University of Michigan Law School (2009)
Unknown Status
Business Law Consumer Law Employment Law
Robert J. Hills - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Westervelt, Johnson, Nicholl & Keller, LLC
 411 Hamilton Blvd. Suite 1400 Peoria IL 61602
(309) 671-3550
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2007)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Insurance Defense White Collar Crime
Robert Shipley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shipley Law Group Ltd.
 120 North LaSalle Street Suite 2100 Chicago IL 60602
(312) 527-4545
Northern Illinois University (1975)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Business Law Construction Law Insurance Claims
Samantha A. Guttenberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Langhenry, Gillen, Lundquist & Johnson, LLC
 33 N. Dearborn St., Ste. 1600 Chicago IL 60602
(312) 704-6777
DePaul College of Law (2019)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Employment Law Insurance Defense Medical Malpractice
Michele J Braun - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Michele J. Braun
 1906 Maplewood Rd Northbrook IL 60062-1234
(847) 559-8406
The John Marshall Law School
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Municipal Law
Joel Beckwith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion L.L.C.
 107 South Pointe Drive Edwardsville IL 62025
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (2010)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Personal Injury
Betsy R. Palathinkal - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Patterson Law Office, LLC
 One North LaSalle Street Suite 2100 Chicago IL 60602
(312) 223-1699
University of Illinois College of Law (2007)
Active License
Business Law Insurance Defense Real Estate Law
John Eggum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff P.C.
 222 N. La Salle St. Ste. 1400 Chicago IL 60601
(312) 863-5053
University of Iowa (2005)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Insurance Claims
Joseph Barber - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Patterson Law Office, LLC
 One North LaSalle Street Suite 2100 Chicago IL 60602
(312) 223-1699
University of Illinois College of Law (2008)
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Consumer Law
Daniel Wolberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
Loyola University Chicago (2003)
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Brett L Warning - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 53 West Jackson Boulevard Suite 526 Chicago IL 60604
(773) 456-4538
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Environmental Law Insurance Claims
Howard Mocerf - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3700 W Chicago Ave Chicago IL 60651
(312) 499-0141
University of Louisville School of Law (1971)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Hugh Moore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 South Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606
(312) 443-0284
Indiana University School of Law (1965)
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy
Alexis Cooper - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One South Dearborn Chicago Illinois 60603
(312) 853-3382
Loyola University Chicago School of Law (1998)
Illinois 1998 Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy
David Greenwald - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 330 N Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60611
(312) 923-2774
University of Michigan Law School (1986)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
Anjali Das - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
University of Notre Dame Law School (1993)
Illinois State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Craig Derrig - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
John Marshall Law School (2002)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
David Brown - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
University of Iowa (2002)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
David Holmes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
University of Illinois (1988)
Illinois State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Dean Athans - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
DePaul University College of Law (1984)
Illinois State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Angela McManus - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
DePaul University College of Law (2005)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Anthony Goldner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
Kent College of Law (1994)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Carol Proctor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 16 Clubside Drive Willowbrook IL 60527
DePaul University College of Law (1985)
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois 1985 Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Insurance Defense
Christopher Spanos - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 416 Main Street &nbsp Peoria IL 61602
(309) 999-9803
Valparaiso University School of Law (1995)
Illinois 1995 Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice Personal Injury
Daniel Ephriam Tranen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
University of Illinois College of Law (1997)
Missouri Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Christopher Dely - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
DePaul University College of Law (2004)
Illinois State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Benjamin Falloon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
Northwestern University School of Law (2000)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Elisa Decator Nocito - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2901 Stirling Rd Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center (2002)
Florida Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Insurance Defense Maritime Law
James Thurston - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
Marquette University Law School (1989)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Curt Schlom - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
DePaul University College of Law (1990)
Illinois State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
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