Frank A. Perrecone
Work in Ferolie & Perrecone, Ltd.
Top Rated Family Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Accidents, Construction
321 West State Street, Suite 202, Rockford, IL 61101
About Frank A. Perrecone
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Accidents
- Construction
Education
- Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, 1980Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Honors: With Honors
- Northern Illinois University, 1978B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Rock Valley College, 1976Associate of Arts
- Boylan Central Catholic High School, 1974
Classes and Seminars
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Northern Illinois University College of Law, 1998 - 2008
- Professionalism, Winnebago County Bar Association, May, 2011
- Professionalism, Northern Illinois University College of Law, April, 2008
- Judicial Elections - Candidates’ Right to Comment on Disputed Political Issues, 17th Judicial Circuit, Rockford Register Star, Winnebago County Bar Assoc., October, 2007
- Training New Mediators, Center for Analysis of Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems, October, 2000
- Court Annexed Mediation , Urbana County Judges and Bar Leaders, June, 1999
- Court Annexed Mediation, Kane County Judges and Bar Leaders, November, 1995
- Court Annexed Mediation, DuPage County Judges and Bar Leaders, October, 1995
- Court Annexed Mediation, McLean County Judges and Bar Leaders, June, 1995
- Training New Arbitrators, 17th Judicial Circuit Court Arbitrator Training Program, January, 1995
- Tips on Closing Arguments, “Trial Appellate Practice”, Winnebago County Bar Association, May 8, 2014
- Set-Offs, Liens and Subrogation in UM/UIM Cases, “Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage: The Necessary Basics”, Illinois State Bar Association, June 21, 2011
- Closing Arguments, “Civil Procedure Update 2010", Illinois State Bar Association, April 9, 2010
- Liens and Subrogation Issues in Personal Injury Cases, “Insurance Law Update 2009", Illinois State Bar Association, November 13, 2009
- Closing Arguments, “Civil Procedure Update 2009", Illinois State Bar Association, May 22, 2009
- The Federalization of Punitive Damages and the Effect on Illinois Law, “CLE Buffet”, Winnebago County Bar Association, June 13, 2008
- Negotiation and Adjudication of Liens in Personal Injury Cases, “Hot Topics in Insurance Law”, Illinois State Bar Association, June 13, 2008
- Cross Examination (Challenging Your Opponent’s Theory of the Case), “Hot Tips for Trials”, Winnebago County Bar Association, May 15, 2008
- The Federalism of Punitive Damages and the Effect on Illinois Law, “The Modern American Jury”, Northern Illinois University College of Law, April 9, 2008
- Closing Arguments, “Civil Practice Update”, Illinois State Bar Association, May 18, 2007
- Closing Arguments, “Civil Litigation Update & Overview of Civil Practice and Procedure”, Illinois State Bar Association, May 12, 2006
- The Fleecing of Seriously Injured Medical Malpractice Victims in Illinois, “Medical Malpractice: Emerging Issues & The Effects of Tort Reform”, Northern Illinois University College of Law, April 13, 2006
- Closing Argument, Do’s, Don’ts and More, “Civil Litigation: Update and Overview of Civil Practice and Procedure”, Illinois State Bar Association, May, 2005
- Trial Issues – Practical Advice for Succeeding at Trial, “Successfully Navigating Civil Litigation”, Illinois State Bar Association, December, 2003
- Amended Supreme Court Rule 213, “Update in Tort”, Illinois State Bar Association, December, 2002
- Amended Supreme Court Rule 213, “Amended Supreme Court Rule 213", Illinois State Bar Association, July, 2002
- Mediation - Plaintiff’s Perspective, “Hot Topics in Dispute Resolution: What Advocates, Neutrals and Consumers Need to Know”, Northern Illinois University College of Law, March, 2001
- The Realities of Representing Clients Who Have Suffered a Mild Brain Injury, “Brain Injury Symposium”, Brain Injury Association of Illinois and University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, December, 2000
- Prosecuting Slip and Fall Cases: What Do You Need to Prove?, "Litigating Tort Cases Without Going Bankrupt", Illinois State Bar Association, October, 1999
- Subrogation and Lien Issues, "Nuts and Bolts for the Tort Practitioner", Illinois State Bar Association, June, 1999
- Cross Examination, "Hot Tips for Trials", Winnebago County Bar Association, October, 1998
- Subrogation and Lien Issues, "Litigating Personal Injury Cases: Recent Decisions", Illinois State Bar Association, February, 1998
- Premises Liability Update, "Get Caught Up! An Update of Civil Practice, Insurance, Mental Health and Tort Law Issues", Illinois State Bar Association, December, 1997
- Selection of Mediator, "Making Mediation Work for You", American Bar Association, September, 1997
- Preparation of Your Case and Client for Arbitration-Counsel's View, "Are You Ready to Settle Your Case; the Ins and Outs of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Arbitration", Northwest Suburban Bar Association, April, 1997
- Cross examination - Challenging the Theory of Your Opponent's Case, "Trial Techniques - Getting a Case Ready; Getting a Verdict", Illinois State Bar Association, November, 1996
- Preparation of Your Case and Client for Arbitration - Counsel's View, "Settling Your Case In Court or Out - Everything You Need to Know and More", Illinois State Bar Association, October, 1996
- The Plaintiff's Perspective, "Mediation for Lawyers - How to Prepare Your Case, Yourself & Your Client to Mediate Successfully", Illinois State Bar Association, December, 1995
- Maximizing Damages in the Typical Winnebago County Personal Injury Case, Winnebago County Bar Association Trial Section, June, 1994
- Keeping ERISA's Subrogating Hands off Minors' Personal Injury Settlements, Winnebago County Bar Association Probate Section, May ,1994
- Aggravation of Pre-Existing Injury/Condition, "Proven and Winning Ways in Personal Injury Cases", Illinois State Bar Association, November, 1993
- Public and Private Recreational Land Use, "Recreational Law Update", Illinois State Bar Association, April, 1993
- Motions in Limine, “Civil Litigation Seminar”, Northwest Suburban Bar Association, March, 1993
- Getting Witnesses to the Courthouse and Motions in Limine, Winnebago County Bar Association Trial Section, June, 1992
- Motions in Limine, "Handling and Avoiding Common Trial and Settlement Problems", Illinois State Bar Association, April, 1991
- Jury Instructions, "Effective Trial Presentation", Illinois State Bar Association, November, 1988
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1981
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Other Affiliations
- American Association for Justice
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1988 - 1990 (Board of Managers, Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association (Assembly Delegate, 2010 - present, 2000 - 2008, 1992 - 1998)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Legislation, 2004 - Present (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Insurance Law Section Council, 2011 - 2012 (Chair)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Insurance Law Section Council, 2007 - 2013 (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Assembly Budget and Finance Committee (Member, 2011)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Task Force on CLE Implementation, 2005 - 2006 (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Task Force on Unauthorized Practice of Law, 2003 - 2006 (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Tort Law Section Council, 2002 - 2003 (Chair)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Tort Law Section Council (Member, 1988 - 1992 and 1994 - 2003)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council, 1991 - 1992 (Chair)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council, 1987 - 1992 (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education (Chair, 1995 - 1996 and 1988 - 1990)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education, 1988 - 1996
- Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Judicial Appointments, 1988 - 1990 (Member)
- Winnebago County Bar Association, 2007 - 2008 (President)
- Winnebago County Bar Association, 2002 - 2005 (Board of Directors, Member)
- Winnebago County Bar Association, Judicial Liaison Committee, 2000 - 2001 (Chair)
- Winnebago County Bar Association, Trial Section, 1998 - 1999 (Chair)
- The Justinian Society of Lawyers, 2004 - Present (President, Winnebago County Chapter)
- The Justinian Society of Lawyers, 2000 - 2004 (Vice President, Winnebago County Chapter)
- Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1988 - 1989 (Board of Directors, Member)
- Circuit Court for the 17th Circuit, State of Illinois, 2009 - Present (Mentor, Attorney Mentoring Pilot Program)
- Circuit Court for the 17th Circuit, State of Illinois, 2009 - Present (Member, Peer Review Council for the Circuit’s Professionalism Pilot Program)
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois (Magistrate Judge Mahoney Merit Review Panel, Chair, 2008)
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1991 - 1995 (Civil Justice Reform Act Advisory Group, Member)
- Arbitrator, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance Claims, 1993 - Present
- Arbitrator, 17th Circuit Court Mandatory Court Annexed Arbitration Program, 1988 - Present
- Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association, 1986 - Present
- Mediator, 17th Circuit Court Annexed Major Civil Case Mediation Program, 1993 - Present
Past Positions
- Ferolie & Perrecone, Ltd., Rockford, IL, Partner, 2006 - 2010
- Ferolie & Perrecone, Ltd., Rockford, IL, Partner, 1994 - 2006
- Lawrence J. Ferolie & Associates, Ltd., Rockford, IL, Associate, 1982 - 1994
- Ferolie & Boreen, Rockford, IL, Associate, 1981 - 1982
Fees
- Offers Free Initial Consultation
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