Soffietti Johnson Teegen - Waukegan, IL

Seven Decades of Trusted Legal Advocacy in Lake County, Illinois

For more than half a century, individuals, families, and business owners throughout northeastern Illinois have turned to Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum and Barone for steadfast legal guidance. Established in 1956, the firm is anchored by a foundational philosophy: treating every client as an individual with unique needs rather than a case file. Operating convenient offices across from the Lake County courthouse in Waukegan and in Fox Lake, the firm combines extensive trial preparation with deep familiarity with local judicial procedures. Whether you need to hire an attorney to recover damages after a catastrophic injury, defend against criminal allegations, or navigate a difficult divorce, the firm offers comprehensive counsel designed to achieve the best possible result.

Aggressive Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Representation

As one of the earliest established injury litigation firms in Lake County, the practice has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for victims harmed by negligence. Led by Super Lawyers honoree David J. Bawcum, the injury department confronts insurance carriers directly to ensure clients obtain maximum financial compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Motor Vehicle, Truck, and Motorcycle Accidents

Collisions involving passenger vehicles, commercial semi-trucks, and motorcycles often inflict life-altering injuries. The personal injury lawyers meticulously preserve crash evidence, consult accident reconstruction experts, and hold reckless motorists, commercial trucking fleets, and rideshare drivers accountable under Illinois personal injury laws.

Premises Liability, Slip and Fall, and Dog Bites

Property owners and commercial establishments bear a legal obligation to maintain reasonably safe environments. The firm represents individuals injured by hazardous property conditions, retail slip and fall accidents, construction site hazards, and severe canine attacks, demanding full restitution from liable property managers and insurers.

Illinois Workers' Compensation Claims

When injuries occur on the job, navigating the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission can be overwhelming. The firm assists injured laborers, healthcare workers, and tradespeople in securing temporary total disability benefits, medical coverage, lump-sum disability settlements, and vocational retraining without employer retaliation.

Comprehensive Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Estate Solutions

Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum and Barone provides broad-spectrum legal representation, addressing the diverse legal challenges clients encounter throughout life.

• Criminal Defense and DUI: Defending individuals charged with felony offenses, drug possession, assault, domestic violence, retail theft, and DUI traffic violations in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court.
• Family Law and Divorce: Handling contested and uncontested divorces, parental responsibility allocation, parenting time, child support enforcement, and marital asset division.
• Estate Planning and Probate: Drafting last wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, and guiding families through Lake County probate court proceedings.
• Residential and Commercial Real Estate: Assisting buyers, sellers, and developers with real estate contract reviews, title examinations, zoning issues, and residential closings.
• Municipal and Business Litigation: Representing local businesses and municipal entities in contract disputes, collections, and commercial litigation.

The SJTABB Difference in Waukegan

The enduring longevity of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum and Barone stems from genuine dedication to client welfare and unmatched community roots. With bilingual services available in Spanish, the firm ensures that language is never an obstacle to justice. If you are searching to find an attorney in Waukegan who provides compassionate counsel backed by seventy years of courtroom excellence, contact the firm today to schedule your consultation.