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James J. Hess Promoted to Partner in Tressler’s Government Practice

Tressler LLP is proud to announce that James (“Jim”) Hess has been promoted to partner. Jim is a member of Tressler’s Local Government Practice Group based in Bolingbrook and Chicago, Illinois. Jim joined Tressler as senior counsel in 2020. “I am honored… Continue Reading →

If a Branch Falls in a Municipality, Does the Village Have Tort Immunity?

In Williams v. Village of Berkley, the First District Appellate Court considered whether the municipal defendant had sufficiently proven that it was immune from suit under Sections 2-109 and 2-201 of the Tort Immunity Act (745 ILCS 10 et seq). Section 2-201… Continue Reading →

Save the Date: 2024 IML Annual Conference

Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Darcy L. Proctor, Molly E. Thompson, James J. Hess, Taylor A. Brewer, Jeyser G. Claudio and Drew J. O’Donnell have been selected to present at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 111th Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on September… Continue Reading →

Attorney Spotlight: Caitlin Frenzer

Caitlin Frenzer focuses her practice on providing general counsel services to local governmental bodies. Caitlin represents clients on a variety of matters including zoning, contracts, employment, school law, economic development, intergovernmental agreements, compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and… Continue Reading →

Charles A. LeMoine, John M. O’Driscoll and Darcy L. Proctor Recognized as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers

We are proud to announce that Tressler local government attorneys Charles A. LeMoine, John M. O’Driscoll and Darcy L. Proctor have been selected as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers. Learn more about these award-winning attorneys below. Congratulations to all! Charles A. LeMoine Partner clemoine@tresslerllp.com “Chuck”… Continue Reading →

Appellate Court Sends Municipalities Another Warning on the Dangers of Failing to Properly Administer Benefits Under PSEBA

In the recent case of Mertes v. Village of Mt. Prospect (2024 IL App (1st) 221787), the Appellate Court considered a dispute over whether a Village firefighter, Eric Mertes, was properly determined to have suffered line-of-duty injuries that were “catastrophic”… Continue Reading →

Tressler Wins in Appellate Court on Behalf of the Board of Elections for the City of Chicago

Tressler LLP represented the Board of Elections for the City of Chicago in a complaint that challenged the inclusion of an advisory referendum initiated by the City Council on the March 19, 2024 primary ballot. The plaintiffs consisted of a… Continue Reading →

A Case of Nuisance Abatement and Substantive Due Process

Local Government May Take Property Without Compensation if the Taking is Necessary to Protect Public Health and Safety A recent Seventh Circuit decision re-affirmed precedent that, so long as the proper procedures are followed, local governments may take private property… Continue Reading →

Attorney Andrew S. Paine to Compete at the 2023 Amputee Football Cup in Poland

We are excited to announce that Tressler attorney Andrew Paine will be competing as a member of the U.S. National Amputee Soccer Team at the 2023 Amp Football Cup. The team will square off against Poland, England, Japan and Costa Rica in… Continue Reading →

Caitlin Frenzer Joins Tressler’s Government Practice Group

We are proud to welcome Caitlin Frenzer as an associate in our Government Practice Group. Caitlin is an associate who focuses her practice on providing general counsel services to local governmental bodies. She represents clients on a variety of matters including zoning, contracts,… Continue Reading →

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