Erwin, Martinkus, & Cole, LTD. - Champaign, IL
Erwin, Martinkus, & Cole, LTD. is a full-service litigation, family law, and personal injury law firm in Champaign, Illinois. Founded in 1983, the multidisciplinary practice combines seasoned trial advocacy with compassionate counsel in complex divorce, medical malpractice, catastrophic accident claims, real estate, and immigration law across Champaign County.
Comprehensive Legal Advocacy for Central Illinois Families and Businesses
Legal dilemmas often touch the most intimate and stressful facets of life, from catastrophic physical trauma to painful marital dissolutions. Located on West University Avenue in Champaign, Erwin, Martinkus, & Cole, LTD. has provided tenacious courtroom representation and empathetic guidance for more than four decades. Founded in 1983 by the late Sam Erwin, the firm has grown into a premier multi-practice litigation firm anchored by veteran attorneys, including partners James A. Martinkus, Paul R. Cole, and Sarah B. Tinney. Whether your family is navigating high-conflict divorce proceedings or you need a lawyer urgently to confront medical negligence, this dedicated team offers the trial experience and strategic focus needed to secure favorable resolutions.
Multidisciplinary Legal Practice Areas Tailored to Your Needs
The legal challenges facing individuals and businesses rarely fit into isolated boxes. Erwin, Martinkus, & Cole, LTD. provides diverse capabilities across civil litigation, domestic relations, property, and administrative law.
Accident and Injury Litigation
Severe physical injuries bring unexpected medical bills, lost earnings, and emotional hardship. Practicing as resolute accident and injury lawyers, car accident lawyers, and wrongful death lawyers, partner James Martinkus and his colleagues take on insurance carriers and negligent entities. The firm handles motor vehicle collisions, trucking crashes, workplace accidents, and complex medical malpractice lawyers claims against healthcare facilities, fighting for full financial restitution for pain, rehabilitation, and long-term disability.
Family Law and Domestic Relations
Navigating family changes requires legal insight paired with genuine empathy. Serving as compassionate divorce lawyers, child custody lawyers, and child support lawyers, the domestic relations team handles contested divorces, complex asset division, maintenance disputes, and parenting time determinations. The attorneys also assist growing families as adoption lawyers and provide protective advocacy as domestic violence lawyers, ensuring the safety and emotional welfare of children and spouses.
Business and Real Estate Law
Commercial transactions and property deals demand thorough legal oversight to avoid expensive litigation. Acting as experienced business and real estate lawyers, residential real estate lawyers, and commercial real estate lawyers, partner Paul Cole and the team assist buyers, sellers, landlords, and commercial tenants with real estate closings, lease negotiations, and zoning compliance. The practice also counsels business owners on corporate formation, contract drafting, and business litigation matters.
Immigration and Naturalization Services
Navigating federal immigration procedures requires precision and deep familiarity with regulatory requirements. Led by partner Jeffrey L. Hays, the firm represents employers, families, and individuals in securing employment visas, family-based green cards, and citizenship through naturalization, resolving complex legal barriers to residency in the United States.
What Sets Erwin, Martinkus, & Cole Apart
- Four Decades of Trial Tradition: Successfully representing Central Illinois clients in state and federal courtrooms since 1983.
- Recognized Peer Distinction: Multiple attorneys selected to Super Lawyers and recognized for legal excellence by the Illinois State Bar Association.
- Multilingual Client Support: Multilingual team providing services in English, Spanish, and Russian to assist diverse community members.
- Full-Service Breadth: Coordinated legal support spanning personal injury, family law, property, probate, and corporate counsel under one roof.
Schedule a Confidential Consultation Today
When legal conflicts threaten your health, family stability, or financial future, having veteran trial litigators on your side makes all the difference. If you are preparing to find a lawyer who will champion your rights and want to hire an attorney with a proven track record, contact Erwin, Martinkus, & Cole, LTD. Call the Champaign office today to schedule your confidential case evaluation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located along the historic University Avenue corridor in central Champaign, just a few blocks west of West Side Park.
Building Location
This is an elegant, multi-story brick professional office building, located near the corner of University Avenue and Lynn Street.
Parking Details
Ample free surface parking is available for clients in the private paved parking lot adjacent to the building.
Public Transit
Served by MTD Route 7 (Grey); nearest stop is at University & Prairie.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main front entrance facing University Avenue. The firm's reception desk and main offices are located on the first floor.