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| Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in: | Extensive Experience in: |
| Workers' Compensation Law | Personal Injury - Plaintiff |
| Personal Injury - Defendant | |
| Advisory Board Member | |
| County: Vermilion | |
| Litigator: Yes | |
| Practice Description: Mr. Devens has more than 30 years of experience in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury (predominantly for plaintiffs), product liability, and medical negligence. He has represented injured workers and victims of negligence across the state of Illinois, concentrating his practice in Vermilion, Kankakee, and Champaign counties. Bar Admissions: State of Illinois, 1977; U.S. District Court (Eastern/Central), 1977 Hourly Rate: $125-$150/hour Retainer: Varies with complexity of case Date of Birth: 1952 Law School: University of Illinois College of Law,J.D., 1977 Undergraduate School: University of Illinois, 1974 Representative Clients: The clients of Chuck Devens are, for the most part, working men and women who are injured through the course of their employment. He also represents individuals who have been seriously injured in all areas of personal injury law. Employment History: 1976 to 1977, Marion County Prosecutor's Office (Indianapolis); 1977 to 1978, Vermilion County State's Attorney Office (Danville); 1978 to present, Manion, Devens, et al, Ltd. Bar/Professional Association Involvement: Chuck Devens was the recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award from the University of Illinois College of Law. He is a member of the Vermilion County Bar Association and is the past president of the Vermilion County Bar Association. Chuck is also a member of the American Association for Justice, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the Illinois State Bar Association. He is also a member of the Workers' Compensation section of the ITLA. Community Involvement: Chuck has worked closely with the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, along with community colleges and local unions, in conducting seminars for displaced workers across East-Central Illinois. He is a board member and Chairman of the Vermilion County Airport Authority. Chuck Devens is a board member of the Danville YFRC (formerly YWCA). He is a past member and past vice-president of the Danville Women's Shelter Board. Chuck has served as the city attorney for Georgetown, Illinois, for more than 15 years. He has also coached youth baseball and soccer teams in the Danville area. Legal Lectures: Chuck has lectured at ITLA seminars on trial preparation and has taught numerous classes on workers compensation for union representatives and safety councils. Firm Description: Manion, Devens, McFetridge & Mulholland, Ltd. is a four attorney law firm with offices in Danville, Champaign, Kankakee and Hoopeston. The firm was established in 1967 and concentrates its practice in the areas of serious personal injury, workers' compensation, product liability and medical negligence. Family: Chuck and his wife of 21 years have five children. Additional Office Locations: Champaign, Kankakee, and Hoopeston. 1032145 | |
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