In Memory of Christopher F. Cassidy

It is with deep sadness we share that Chris Cassidy passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2022. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and clients.

Christopher F. Cassidy is a graduate of Illinois State University with honors and Southern Illinois University College of Law. His practice is concentrated in the fields of real estate, estate planning, probate and civil litigation.  Chris is married to his wife, Nancie. They are active members in the community and Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe.

Areas of Practice:

• Business Planning
• Civil Federal Trial Practice
• Civil State Trial Practice
• Probate
• Real Estate Law
• Tort Litigation
• Trust and Estate Planning

Bar Admissions:

• Illinois, 1994
• United States District Court, Central District of Illinois

Education:

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, 1993
  Juris Doctor
• Illinois State University, Bloomington, Illinois, 1991
  Bachelor of Science
  Honors: Cum Laude

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Peoria County Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Civil Practice and Procedure Section, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Insurance Law Section, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Tort Law Section, Illinois State Bar Association
• Abraham Lincoln Inns of Court
• Former Councilman, City of Chillicothe
• Board of Directors, Chillicothe United Way
• General Manager, Three Sisters Park

"The law is not an inflexible structure whose walls restrain progress. Rather, it needs to be nudged molded and shaped. An able advocate best represents his client by convincing the Courts of that fact."

John E. Cassidy. Sr. (1896-1984)
Firm Founder Illinois Attorney General (1938-1940)