Robert E. Jacobson (Rob) has been practicing law in east central Illinois since 1996. He maintains a general civil practice, representing individuals and businesses in litigation and transactional matters.  His primary areas of practice are family law, real estate (residential and commercial), estate planning, and business/corporate law.

Whether helping a business client negotiate the terms of a complex transaction or navigating a client through a difficult divorce, Rob works hard to provide sound advice and effective representation.  He enjoys getting to know his clients and developing an attorney-client relationship that will continue beyond one case or one transaction.

Outside of work, Rob enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.  His other interests include running, reading, and playing/watching sports.

Areas of Practice

Family Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts), Estate Administration, Business Law

Education

University of Illinois College of Law, J.D. 1996

Trinity College, B.A., 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1996

U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 1996

Stephen J. (Steve) LeSueur has been engaged in the general practice of law in Champaign County and the surrounding area for over 35 years.  He has a broad range of experience representing clients in a wide variety of matters.  For many years his practice has been concentrated in the areas of Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate Law, but he also has extensive experience in Family Law and Commercial Litigation.  He enjoys working with his clients and makes an effort to fully explain all appropriate options so they are comfortable with the process and can make the best possible decisions.  His focus has always been to maximize outcomes for clients by providing effective legal representation at a reasonable cost.

Steve is a long time member of Champaign West Rotary and has regularly provided pro bono representation of indigent clients through the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid  Referral Service.  He is married and has two children.  His interests outside of the office include tennis, skiing and swimming.

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Real Estate, Family Law and Commercial Litigation

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1980, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 1981

Education

University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1980

Lawrence University, B.A. cum laude - 1977

Past Employment

Dobbins, Fraker, Tennant, Joy & Perlstein, Partner, 1991 - 2012

Professional Associations and Memberships

Champaign County Bar Association, Member, Board of Governors, 1994 -
1996, Champaign County Bar Association, Vice President, 1995 - 1996, Illinois
State Bar Association Eastern Illinois Estate Planning Council

Pro Bono Activities

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, 1980 - Present

Litigation Percentage

30%

Brian helps clients with civil litigation needs in the areas of Plaintiff Personal Injury, Worker’s compensation and business disputes.  He has collected millions of dollars in compensation for his injured clients.  In addition, he helps clients with estate planning and real estate issues.  He also represents a number of municipal entities.  Brian joined the firm in May, 2006 after beginning his career in Toledo Ohio at a firm focused on representing injured people and then running his own office for eight years.  Brian is married to Christine and they have two boys.  Brian enjoyed coaching his sons for many years but now just throws batting practice.  He is actively involved in numerous civic and educational organizations serving in leadership roles.  Any remaining time is usually spent cooking, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals or planning his next trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. 

Brian also assists clients at our second location at 425 E. Champaign Ave., in Rantoul.

Areas of Practice

Civil Litigation, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Worker's Compensation Law, Business Law,
Wills/Trusts, Real Estate Law, Municipal Law

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1996, Ohio, 1997, U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, U.S.
District Court Northern District of Ohio, U.S. District Court Eastern District of
Arkansas, U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas, U.S. Court of Appeals 6th
Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit

Education

University of Toledo College of Law, J.D. Magna Cum Laude, Honors: Order of the Coif, Law Review: University of Toledo Law Review, Editor-in-Chief, 1995 - 1996, 

Purdue University, B.A

Professional Associations and Memberships

Rantoul Rotary, President, 2003 - 2004, Rantoul Community Foundation, President, 2005 - 2009, Illinois State Bar Association, Champaign County Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Litigation Percentage

50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Helen F. Grandone has over 20 years of experience serving clients in Champaign County in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Real Estate and issues facing the older client.  She enjoys working with clients to familiarize them with these areas of law so that clients can make decisions that meet the needs of their specific circumstances.

As a resident of this community for over 40 years, Helen has served on various community boards and volunteered with many social service agencies.  She is married and has two adult children.

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Trusts, Wills

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1995, U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 1995

Education

University of Illinois College of Law, J.D. magna cum laude - 1995

University of Illinois, Jane Addams Graduate School of Social Work, M.S.W. - 1971 

University of Illinois, B.A. - 1969, Major in Political Science

Professional Associations and Memberships

Illinois State Bar Association, 1995 - Present, Champaign County Bar Association, 1995 - Present, East Central Illinois Women Attorneys, Eastern Illinois Estate Planning Council, 1995 - Present

E. Phillips “Phil” Knox has over 40 years of experience as a lawyer in Champaign County concentrating in Estate Planning, and Probate and Trust Administration.
He has been actively involved in civic and community affairs having served on the Boards of the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, the University of Illinois Library Friends, the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce, the Urbana Free Library Foundation, Clark-Lindsey Village, and The Carle Foundation, among others.
Phil’s clients have expressed appreciation for his ability to explain often complex legal documents and concepts in understandable terms.
Phil is married and has two adult children.

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Real Estate Law, Trusts, Wills

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1971, U.S. District Court of Central District of Illinois, 1971, U.S. Supreme Court, 1975

Education

University of Illinois College of Law, J.D. - 1971, Order of the Coif

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio B.S. - 1968, Business Administration, with Honors

Professional Associations & Memberships

Champaign County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association,
East Central Illinois Estate Planning Council