Lawyer Thomas F. Koester, graduated from University of Iowa, B.A., Political Science/Economics, 1979 Drake University Law School, J.D., 1981, is now employed by Koester & Bradley, LLP at 801 West Springfield Avenue Champaign, IL 61820.

While being a member of Champaign County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association American Trial Lawyers Association., Thomas F. Koester is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Thomas F. Koester as your lawyer, you should consider whether Thomas F. Koester offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Thomas F. Koester has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Thomas F. Koester's office is located at Champaign, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Thomas F. Koester has been admitted in 1982, Illinois; 1994, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois; 1995, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1996, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana; 2001, U.S. Supreme Court;. His or her practice areas include Personal Injury Law including Motor Vehicle Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents and Medical Malpractice..

Thomas F. Koester's college and law school education includes University of Iowa, B.A., Political Science/Economics, 1979, Drake University Law School, J.D., 1981. Other biographical background includes 100% of practice devoted to litigation primarily in matters involving civil litigation. Areas of concentration include representation of plaintiffs in personal injury cases including medical malpractice, defective products and automobile accidents. Practice also includes representation of criminal defendants charged with felonies, misdemeanors and traffic offenses. Guest Speaker: Illinois State Bar Association, Trial Practice Law Update and Practice Tips, Presentation of Direct Examination, April 2002; University of Illinois College of Law Trial Advocacy Program, Mock Jury Instruction Conference, Mock Presentation of Plaintiffs' Testimony in Personal Injury Case. Multiple court appointments as Special Prosecutor in Champaign County. Lead Counsel on more than 100 cases tried to jury verdict. Lead Counsel on six first degree murder prosecutions. Assistant State's Attorney, Champaign County State's Attorney's Office, 1983-1994. Associate, Phebus & Koester (formerly Phebus & Winkelman), 1997-1997. Partner, Phebus & Koester, 1998?.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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