Dobbins, Fraker, Tennant, Joy & Perlstein, P.C.
215 N. Neil St.,
Champaign, IL 61820
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
Click on each attorney's name for a more detailed biography.
RICHARD M.
JOY
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.
GUY C. HALL
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.
RENEE L. MONFORT
rmonfort@dobbinslaw.com
Born: February 14, 1964
Member of Bar: Florida (1990)
Illinois (1991)
U.S. District Court, Central District
of Illinois. (1994)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
(1994)
Areas of Practice:
Concentrated in professional liability
defense, health care law, and civil litigation.
STEPHEN J.
LESUEUR
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.
DANIEL
P. WURL
dwurl@dobbinslaw.com
Born: June 10, 1956
Member of Bar: Ohio (1981)
Illinois (1985)
U.S. District Court, Southern District
of Ohio (1982)
U.S. District Court, Central District
of Illinois (1987)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and
Seventh Circuits (1985)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
(1992)
Areas of Practice:
Concentrated in commercial and civil
litigation, civil trials and appeals, health care law, and professional liability
defense.
ASSOCIATES
ELIZABETH B. MEGLI
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
FARUQ R.A. NELSON
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
RETIRED
DONALD M. TENNANT
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)
D. CAMERON DOBBINS
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
MARY A. PERLSTEIN
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.
CREED D. TUCKER
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)
PARALEGALS
VICKI L. SCHUMACHER
CHERYL D. TRACEY
vschumacher@dobbinslaw.com
Born: February 10, 1956
Nature of Practice:
Medical paralegal
Education: Southern Illinois
University (A.A., 1976)
Southern Career Institute (Paralegal, 1979)
Certifications:
Paralegal Certificate (Southern Career Institute, Boca Raton, Florida, 1979)
Risk Management Certificate (American Society for Health Care
Risk Management of the American Hospital Association, 1995)
Professional Associations &
Activities:
Illinois State Bar Association
Court Appointed Special Advocate (2003-Present)
ctracey@dobbinslaw.com
Born: August 12, 1956
Nature of Practice:
Real estate and corporate paralegal.
Professional Associations & Activities:
Illinois State Bar Association