About Todd

Todd Bresney practices private damage regulation at Kanoski Bresney in Bloomington, Illinois. He has been a devoted advocate for clients since his admission to the bar in 1996. The firm operates multiple locations, including Springfield, Rushville, and Pekin. This lets the lawyer serve clients throughout central Illinois effectively. He earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1996.

Prior to that, he finished his B.S. in Marketing at Illinois State University in 1992. His educational background laid a robust foundation for his professional legal career, equipping him with abilities which are essential in both negotiation and litigation. Most of his practice focuses on injury claims, the place he advocates for clients who have suffered due to negligence. He additionally handles products legal responsibility cases, advocating for the ones harmed by defective products. His knowledge spans various roles, which includes Senior Partner and Lead Trial Lawyer since 2011, and he has been involved in trial work since 1996.

This experience developed his abilities within the court, making him an ambitious presence in private damage litigation. Before joining Kanoski Bresney, he worked as a litigator in various capacities, gaining inexperience alongside the way. His journey started as a union laborer in 1992, which supplied him with firsthand perception into the demanding situations faced by workers. This background informs his strategy to private damage law, as he understands the effect of accidents on individuals' lives and livelihoods. He is a member in good standing of numerous expert institutions, which includes the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. His dedication to the legal community is clear thru his involvement on the Board of Managers for the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and as a member of the Lawyer Advisory Committee at Illinois State University.

These roles permit him to contribute to the improvement of the legal career and help aspiring lawyers. Todd Bresney is certified to practice within the U.S. Federal Courts and various U.S. District Courts in Illinois. His commitment to his clients and the legal profession has established him as a respected figure in personal injury law. He continues to recommend for justice, ensuring that those who have been wronged obtain the damages they deserve.

Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

J.D. (1996) | Law

1996

Illinois State University

B.S. (1992) | Major: Marketing

1992

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

SeniorPartner/Lead Trial Lawyer

Kanoski Bresney
2011

Senior Trial Lawyer

Kanoski Bresney
2003

Trial Lawyer

Pretzel & Stouffer, Chtd.
2000

Trial Lawyer

Rusin, Maciorowski & Friedman, Ltd.
1999

Trial Lawyer

Parrillo, Weiss& O Halloran
1996

Union laborer

McLean County Asphalt
1992

Accepted Jurisdictions

U.S. Federal Courts
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Illinois

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court
Illinois Supreme Court State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

personal injury products liability

Legal Services Scope

Trial

Professional Associations

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

has membership Current

American Association for Justice

has membership Current

Sangamon County Bar Association

has membership Current

McLean County Bar Association

has membership Current

Illinois State University

Lawyer Advisory Committee member Current

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Managers 2009 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 237 East Front St. Bloomington IL 61701

Office 2

 2730 South MacArthur Blvd. Springfield IL 62704

Office 3

 129 South Congress St. Rushville IL 62681

Office 4

 427 1/2 Court St. Pekin IL 61554

Office 5

 314 South Neil St. Ste. 101 Champaign IL 61820

Office 6

 2632 Broadway St. Quincy IL 62301

Office 7

 118 North Lafayette St. Macomb IL 61455

Office 8

 335 East Wood St. Ste A Decatur IL 62523

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