Illinois Lawyers

Constitutional Law

151 N. Franklin, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60614

One of the most prominent election lawyers in the country, Michael has represented hundreds of clients in high-profile cases, including Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Secretary of State Jesse White and many other members of Congress and the General Assembly. Previously General Counsel to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and Parliamentarian to the Illinois House of Representatives, he currently serves as General Counsel and Treasurer for the Democratic Party of Illinois. Michael was the lead attorney in the successful defense to the 2010 residency challenge of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. In January 2009, he served as House Prosecutor in the impeachment trial of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. He has also successfully defended the state’s congressional and legislative redistricting plans in federal court. The Chicago Tribune has called him “a highly skilled attorney who successfully argued the Supreme Court should strike down the 2016 ballot initiative known as the Illinois Independent Redistricting Map Amendment.” Michael is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law and the University of Notre Dame. Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, he lives in Lincoln Park with his wife, Kerry, and their two daughters.

Wills and Trust Law

201 S. Gove Avenue, Fourth Floor, Barrington, IL 60010

Mr. McElroy focuses his practice in the areas of family wealth preservation, probate and trust litigation, and family business succession. Twenty-five years of extensive experience form the foundation for his work with individuals and business owners. He takes pride in efficiently and creatively addressing his client’s objectives, which range from wills and trusts to creating sophisticated structures to meet client’s wealth transfer and asset protection goals.

Personal Injury Law

116 South Charles Street, Belleville, IL 62220

Corporate and Transactional Law

210 1/2 N. Williamsburg Dr., Suite 1, Bloomington, IL 61704

Michael T. Scott is an attorney at Allison & Mosby-Scott where he heads the firms Business Law practice and serves as President of Allison & Mosby-Scott Risk Management, the firms risk management consulting practice. Michael's practice includes business and commercial litigation; business organization and transactions; mergers and acquisitions; health care; crop insurance; and captive insurance. Michael leverages his 30+ years of legal experience and his unique skills as a strategic thinker to help clients solve complex legal issues and to achieve their strategic goals. Prior to joining the firm, Michael has previously served as VP & Associate General Counsel at Farmer's Business Network; Vice President, Insurance & Risk Management at ADM; President & General Counsel of Agrinational Insurance Company; and as a corporate attorney for State Farm Insurance Companies. Michael holds the CPA, CRM, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, FLMI, ARM, ARC, AIC, AMIM, ARe, AIAF, AU, and CGMA designations.

Medical Malpractice Law

20 S. Clark Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60603

Michael T. Mertz is a nationally recognized trial attorney and Partner at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, having recovered over $150 million for clients in complex injury and wrongful death cases across the country. Known for his tenacity in and out of the courtroom, Mike combines sharp legal strategy with tireless advocacy to help individuals and families find justice after life-altering harm.