Atty. Todd A. Bresney
Todd is the Senior Partner and Equity Shareholder of the law firm of Kanoski Bresney. He took over operations in January 2018 after his partner and firm founder, Ron Kanoski, retired.
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Todd A. Bresney is a Senior Partner and Equity Shareholder based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Kanoski Bresney. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), U.S. Federal Courts (2000), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2001). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D. Honors, 1996) and Illinois State University (B.S. Marketing, 1992). Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Todd is the Senior Partner and Equity Shareholder of the law firm of Kanoski Bresney
- He took over operations in January 2018 after his partner and firm founder, Ron Kanoski, retired
- He is also the Senior Trial Attorney who manages the complex litigation division
- Todd is married and has three children, which he proudly devotes 100% of his time to when he is not working. "TRUE PATRIOTISM HATES INJUSTICE IN ITS OWN LAND MORE THAN ANYWHERE ELSE." - CLARENCE DARROW Todd was born and raised in a small farming community located 10 miles outside of Normal, Illinois
- After graduating from Illinois State University in 1992, he put himself through Chicago-Kent Law School and graduated with notable honors
- Namely, he received the highest grade in Trial Advocacy I and II, was named to the Dean's List, and served as co-captain of the nationally recognized law school Mock Trial Team
- He has worked at the Federal Trade Commission and the States Attorney for Cook County
- However, he spent the majority of his Chicago career working downtown for some of the largest insurers and corporations in the country, who he quickly realized were using the litigation system as a business tool to save themselves money at the expense of incomprehensible suffering
- After this realization, Todd switched sides to work directly for the victims of this abuse, and he moved his small family back home to central Illinois in 2002
- He has since dedicated his professional life to sticking up for people who were harmed by others and who he believes are bullied and victimized by powerful insurance companies
- He has an incredibly unique perspective from being a top trial attorney for many of these companies
- He has litigated and tried cases all over the nation and throughout Illinois
- Classes/Seminars • 2015 Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Litigation Seminar: "Tort Immunity: Supervision and Duty to Rescue Exceptions" • 2014 Illinois Trial Lawyers Transportation Seminar: "Agents, Partnerships & Joint Ventures" • "Closing Arguments from the Defense Perspective," ILTA, March 1, 2009 • "Prosecuting Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist Claims: Plaintiff's Perspective," Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2008 • "Going to Trial: Closing Arguments," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2008 • "Useful Tips on Requesting, Reviewing and Using Medical Records," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2008 • "Litigating Neck and Back Injuries: Sct
- R. 215 Examinations," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2007 • "Handling Uninsured and Underinsured Cases: Handling a Vehicle Crash," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2007 • "Taking Effective Depositions," Loramar Education for Continuing Studies in Law, 2006 • "Jury Success Strategies: Extreme Makeover for Opening Statements," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2006 • Mock Trial Presentation, SIU Medical School, 2003 Honors and Awards • Named to Chicago Lawyer's 2008 "40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch" list, September 1, 2008 • Illinois Leading Lawyer: Illinois Law Bulletin Publishing, 2015-2016, peer-reviewed and recognizes only top 5% of attorneys in the state. • Top 100 Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers, 2014-present
- Pro Bono Activities • Member, Public Justice, 2008 – Present Fraternities/Sororities • Phi Alpha Delta Professional Associations and Memberships • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Managers, 2009 – Present • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association • American Association for Justice • Sangamon County Bar Association • McLean County Bar Association • Attorney Advisory Committee member – Illinois State University
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Todd A. Bresney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Todd A. Bresney is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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