Dobbins, Fraker, Tennant, Joy & Perlstein, P.C.
3001 Research Road, Suite C
Champaign, IL 61822-1089
Telephone:
(217) 356-7233
Facsimile:
(217) 356-3548
E-mail: dftjp@dobbinslaw.com
Firm Resume
Dobbins, Fraker, Tennant, Joy
& Perlstein, P.C. is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated general practice
firm with special emphasis on civil litigation in state and federal courts,
healthcare law and drainage law. The firm was founded in 1894 by
Oliver B. Dobbins. One of its former partners, Donald C. Dobbins, was
the first lawyer from Champaign County to be elected to the U.S. House
of Representatives. During the past century, the firm has played
a significant role in the development of health care law and drainage law
in the State of Illinois.
MEMBERS
DONALD M. TENNANT
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RICHARD M.
JOY
GUY C. HALL
STEPHEN J.
LESUEUR
ASSOCIATES
ELIZABETH B. MEGLI FARUQ R.A. NELSON
RETIRED
D. CAMERON DOBBINS MARY A. PERLSTEIN
CREED D. TUCKER
PARALEGALS
CHERYL D. TRACEY
dtennant@dobbinslaw.com
Born: October 2, 1931
Member of Bar: Illinois (1958)
U.S. District Court, Central District
of Illinois (1964)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
(1974)
Law School: University of Illinois (LL.B., 1958)
Academic Appointments:
Lecturer, University of Illinois College of Law Trial Advocacy Program (1979-1997)
Professional Associations & Activities:
Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers
Champaign County Bar Association President (1973-1974)
Illinois State Bar Association Council Member
Civil Practice and Procedure Section (1980-1983, 1986-1989)
rjoy@dobbinslaw.com
Born: September 11, 1943
Member of Bar: Illinois (1969)
U.S. District Court, Central District
of Illinois (1973)
Areas of Practice:
Concentrated in business law, real
estate and workers' compensation.
ghall@dobbinslaw.com
Born: August 11, 1958
Member of Bar: Illinois (1983)
U.S. District Court, Central District
of Illinois (1984)
Areas of Practice:
Concentrated in health care law,
business and contract litigation, creditor's rights, real estate, real
estate tax, and municipal law.
slesueur@dobbinslaw.com
Born: March 17, 1955
Member of Bar: Illinois (1980)
U.S. District Court, Central District
of Illinois (1981)
Areas of Practice:
Concentrated in family law and commercial
litigation.
emegli@dobbinslaw.com
Born: November 27, 1978
Member of Bar: Illinois (2005)
Nature of Practice:
Concentrated in civil litigation, including medical malpractice defense, creditor’s rights, estate planning, and probate.
Law School: Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 2005)
College: Wesleyan University (B.A., 2001)
Professional Associations & Activities:
East Central Illinois Women Attorneys Association
Phi Alpha Delta
Illinois State Bar Association
Champaign County Bar Association
fnelson@dobbinslaw.com
Born: January 17, 1963
Member of Bar: Illinois (2006)
Nature of Practice:
Engaged in the general practice of law.
Law School: University of Illinois (J.D., 2006)
College: Catholic University of America (B.A., 1985, M.A., 1986)
Professional Associations & Activities:
Champaign County Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Constitution Society
cdobbins@dobbinslaw.com
Born: September 20, 1941
Member of Bar: Illinois (1967)
U.S. District Court, Central District
of Illinois (1968)
U.S. District Court, Southern District
of Illinois (1972)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
(1972)
Nature of Practice: Concentrated in civil litigation and health care law.
Law School: University of Illinois (J.D., 1967)
College: University of Illinois (B.A., 1963)
Academic Appointments:
Adjunct Professor, University of Illinois College of Law, Trial Advocacy (1997-2000)
Professional Associations & Activities:
Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers
Publications & Presentations:
Survey of State Laws Relating to the Corporate Practice of Medicine
The Health Lawyer (1997) Vol. 9, No. 5; p. 18
Born: August 6, 1934
Member of Bar: Illinois (1975)
U.S. District Court, Central District
of Illinois (1976)
Law School: University of Illinois (J.D., 1975)
College: Northwestern University (B.S.B., 1955)
Professional Associations & Activities:
Champaign County Bar Association
Member, Board of Governors (1980-1982)
Member, Probate Committee, Chairman (1981-1983)
Illinois State Bar Association
Chairman, Subcommittee on Drainage and Levee Law (1984-1993)
Publications & Presentations:
Co-author, "Drainage and Water Rights," Chapter 24, Illinois Institute of
Continuing Legal Education Advising Farmers Handbook, 1980, 1983, 1985,
1987; "Drainage Districts," Chapter 1, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal
Education Special Districts Handbook, 1977, 1982, 1985.
Born: April 30, 1924
Member of Bar: Illinois (1955)
Law School:University of Illinois (LLB 1952)
College:University of Illinois (B.S. 1944)
Professional Associations & Activities:
Attorney Ray F. Dobbins Law Office and Dobbins & Fraker (1955-1960)
Judge, Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Champaign County, Illinois (1966-1989)
Attorney Passport Office, Department of State (1961-1962)
Information Officer, U.S. Information Service (Brazil) (1962-1965)
ctracey@dobbinslaw.com
Born: August 12, 1956
Nature of Practice:
Real estate and corporate paralegal.
Professional Associations & Activities:
Illinois State Bar Association