Jennifer L. Wolfe

Phone (309) 676-0591

Fax (309) 676-8036

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      Jennifer L. Wolfe focuses her practice in civil defense in federal and state court, workers compensation, estate planning, and probate. Prior to joining Cassidy & Mueller as an associate in February 2005, Jennifer was a staff attorney for a non-profit legal aid clinic and had prior experience summarizing a high volume of case law for a major legal research provider. Jennifer is also an adjunct professor with Illinois Central College's paralegal program where she teaches Trusts & Estates.

      Jennifer graduated with Department Distinction from the University of Illinois in 1996, and Magna Cum Laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 1999. Jennifer is a native Peorian and an active member of the community. In 2001, she was the recipient of the Business and Professional Women's District IX Young Careerist award.

      Jennifer is married to Tony and they have three children.

Areas of Practice:

  • Civil Federal Trial Practice
  • Civil State Trial Practice
  • Family Law
  • Probate
  • Tort Litigation
  • Trust and Estate Planning
  • Workers' Compensation

Bar Admissions:

  • Illinois, 1999
  • United States District Court, Central District of Illinois
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Education:

  • Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, 1999
    Juris Doctor
    Honors: Magna Cum Laude
      Law Review (Assistant Editor), Moot Court (Champion & Best Brief), John Marshall Moot Court Competition, Law Faculty Scholarship recipient, Dean's List, Woman's Law Caucus (Secretary), Law-Related Education, Public Interest Law Society, Student Bar Association Representative

  • University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois, 1996
    Bachlor of Arts
    Honors: Distinction in Sociology
      Dean's List, Phi Alpha Delta, Mock Trial, Pre-Law Club

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • Adjunct Professor, Illinois Central College Paralegal Program
  • Peoria County Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member, Federal Civil Practice Section, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member, Tort Law Section, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member, Workers Compensation Law Section, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member, Young Lawyers Division, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member, Young Lawyers Committee of the Peoria County Bar Association

Publications:

  • "Continuing Developments in Construction Negligence: A Further Update of Complexities in Construction Negligence Litigation", IDC Quarterly, Second Quarter, Vol. 18, no. 2.

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