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John J. Holevas
John Holevas
WilliamsMcCarthy LLP attorney appointed to ISBA section councils and committee

ROCKFORD, Ill. (May 15, 2023) – John Holevas, a partner with WilliamsMcCarthy LLP, a full-service Illinois-based law firm headquartered in Rockford, has been appointed to serve on the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council by ISBA President-Elect Shawn Kasserman, a committee that Holevas previously chaired. The council is charged with enhancing the knowledge and professionalism of attorneys that devote time to that practice, disseminating information relevant to the practice, and promoting improvements to the civil law system.

Holevas also was appointed to the ISBA Federal Civil Practice Section Council and to the Character and Fitness Committee of the Board of Admissions to the Illinois State Bar by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lisa Holder-White. The Federal Civil Practice Section Council provides education, facilitates conversations between practitioners and, reviews and makes recommendations regarding federal legislation. The Character and Fitness Committee evaluates the moral character and general fitness of applicants to practice law in the State of Illinois.

Appointments to the ISBA section councils and committees represent a significant honor. Those appointed to serve represent models of professionalism in the practice of law.

“I am honored to be selected by President-Elect Kasserman and Illinois Supreme Court Justice Holder-White and am grateful for the opportunity to serve my colleagues and help maintain the highest standards for the practice of law in Illinois,” said Holevas.

Holevas is an active participant in the Illinois State Bar, having served as a contributing author to the Illinois Courts Bulletin. He also currently serves as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association General Assembly. At WilliamsMcCarthy LLP, he is a senior member of the firm’s litigation practice group.

In his practice, Holevas concentrates in commercial and complex civil litigation, and represents clients in both the federal and state courts. He has vast jury trial experience, having litigated matters for numerous insurance companies, corporations and individuals.

Appointments to the ISBA section councils and committees represent a significant honor. Those appointed to serve represent models of professionalism in the practice of law.

“I am honored to be selected by President-Elect Kasserman and Illinois Supreme Court Justice Holder-White and am grateful for the opportunity to serve my colleagues and help maintain the highest standards for the practice of law in Illinois,” said Holevas.

Holevas is an active participant in the Illinois State Bar, serving as a contributing author to the Illinois Courts Bulletin and numerous terms in the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly. At WilliamsMcCarthy LLP, he is a senior member of the firm’s litigation practice group.

In his practice, Holevas concentrates in commercial and complex civil litigation and represents clients in both the federal and state courts. He has vast jury trial experience, having litigated matters for numerous insurance companies including Liberty Mutual Insurance, Travelers Insurance, West Bend Insurance, Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance, Cincinnati Insurance, and Zurich America.

John J. Holevas is a partner in the firm’s litigation group, concentrating his practice in commercial and complex civil litigation. He can be reached at jholevas@wilmac.com or 815-987-8900.