Tressler is proud to welcome Charles “Chuck” LeMoine to our General Defense and Litigation Practice Group. Chuck is known for litigating a wide range of civil matters and is a fierce advocate in the courtroom and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) venues. Chuck’s commercial litigation practice focuses on professional liability, insurance coverage, product liability, construction and contractor disputes, class and collective actions and business torts. He also has a depth of experience defending school districts, counties and municipalities. Chuck has appeared in state and federal courts on behalf of clients in claims arising from student fights, school bus accidents, sexual abuse, discrimination, property damage, premises liability, construction defects and contract breaches.

“I am excited to be at Tressler,” said Chuck LeMoine. “My clients and I will benefit from the firm’s extensive resources throughout the country. I look forward to growing my practice and working with such a talented and experienced group of attorneys.”

Beyond the litigation arena, Chuck has served as outside general counsel for medical groups, physician practices and several school and municipal insurance pools. Insurers regularly engage him as a second set of risk management eyes to assigned counsel in serious and catastrophic damages cases. Chuck has tried cases at the federal and state levels. He has argued cases before the Illinois Appellate Court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Chuck has been a certified arbitrator since 1990.

Chuck has spent more than 18 years as a leader in the field of pro bono legal services. He is committed to supporting his community and developing the next generation of litigators. Chuck has been a featured speaker and author on various topics including risk management techniques, violence in the workplace, construction disputes and mechanics liens, railroad litigation, products liability and professional litigation.

Chuck received his B.A. from the University of Illinois Chicago. He earned his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School. Charles “Chuck” LeMoine can be reached at clemoine@tresslerllp.com or by phone at (312) 768-2243.