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
The Municipal Law and Local Government Group advocates for governmental clients with a full range of services, from advising and drafting documentation to negotiation and litigation. Our attorneys have experience with the laws affecting these entities’ operation and the complex issues surrounding their accountability to constituents.
We routinely represent cities, villages, townships, park districts, school districts, library districts, municipal corporations, and special districts in a broad spectrum of actions.
Our team is proud to advocate for local governments and municipalities in these additional matters:
If you have any questions or would like to request more information, please contact us.
We regularly share insight in publications and our quarterly e-newsletter, Comments from Counsel.
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.