Full Service Law Firm
Craig & Craig Attorneys at Law
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1807 Broadway Ave. P.O. Box 689 Mattoon, Illinois 61938 USA |
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(217) 234-6481
Law Firm Overview
John L. Barger, Partner in the Mattoon office, has been recognized as a 2010 Member of the Leading Lawyers Network. Mr. Barger was recommended as a Leading Lawyer in a state wide survey of more than 50,000 lawyers. Fewer than 5 of the lawyers in Illinois receive the distinction as being the Leading Lawyer.Julie A. Webb, partner in the Mt. Vernon office, has been recognized as a 2009-2010 Member of the Leading Lawyers Network. Ms. Webb was recommended as a Leading Lawyer in a statewide survey of more than 50,000 lawyers. Fewer than 5 of the lawyers in Illinois receive the distinction of being a Leading Lawyer.
Paul R. Lynch has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America. The induction ceremony at which Mr. Lynch became a Fellow took place on Saturday, October 10, 2009, before an audience of approximately 974 persons, during the 59th Annual Meeting of the College in Boston. Mr. Lynch is a partner in the firm of Craig & Craig, where he has been employed since 1977, first at Mattoon, and, since 1986, in Mt. Vernon. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law. Mr. Lynch serves on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC), and is a member of the Jefferson County Bar Association.
Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of fifteen years trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship.
Membership in the College cannot exceed one percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province. There are currently approximately 5,739 members in the United States and Canada, including active Fellows, Emeritus Fellows, Judicial Fellows (those who ascended to the bench after their induction) and Honorary Fellows.
Kenneth W. Werts, Partner with the Mt. Vernon office of Craig & Craig, has been elected as the President Elect of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. He will serve in this capacity for 2009-2010.
