
Meet Our 2026 Summer Associates
Each summer, WilliamsMcCarthy welcomes law students into the firm to work alongside our attorneys, take on real assignments, and get a feel for what practicing
Our expertise spans every legal need for the entire lifecycle of your business—from formation, to growth, acquisitions, mergers, and disposition by sale. Our attorneys have served privately-held businesses, public companies, farming/agribusiness operations, manufacturers, and tax-exempt organizations in the region with trusted counsel and effective representation for 85 years.
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Each summer, WilliamsMcCarthy welcomes law students into the firm to work alongside our attorneys, take on real assignments, and get a feel for what practicing

Every established brand eventually faces the same problem. Someone notices that your customers occasionally mistype your domain name, registers the misspelled version, and waits. It’s called typosquatting, and here’s what you can do to protect your brand.

Learn more about partner Tim Rollins’ journey to Rockford in this attorney spotlight.

If you’ve been accused of saying or publishing something harmful about another person or business – or if someone has damaged your reputation with a false statement – you’re probably hearing legal terms like defamation, libel, and slander. Illinois defamation law can feel complicated, but understanding the basics can help protect you, your business, and your good name.