Frank S. Cservenyak, Jr.
Founding Partner · Admitted in Illinois, 1988
- Super Lawyers 2014–2016, 2018–Present
- Top Attorneys 2014–Present
- Client Satisfaction Award 2016
Representative results
- $8.1 Million For motorcycle driver struck by a CTA Bus
- $7.6 Million For a wrongful death case/trucking accident
- $2.4 Million For a construction worker injured on a scissor lift
Background
An accomplished trial attorney. Frank is the managing partner at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC. Frank has tried cases in Federal and State courts throughout Northern Illinois. He has successfully handled personal injury cases including wrongful death, construction, automobile, and premises liability cases.
One of Frank's most notable cases is the $8.1 million dollar verdict in the William Hickey case. Bill was a hard-working member of the Public Works team when a bus turned left in front of him and caused him to lose his right leg below the knee. The verdict was a record in Cook County for a single-leg amputation case.
Frank has been active in the Bar Association. He was the President of the Will County Bar Association and brought about new and innovative things during his tenure.
Frank is also active in the community, raising money for local charities – Big Brothers Big Sisters and Morning Star Mission. He also supports the local youth sports teams. He and his wife, Marla, of over 32 years, have raised 4 children of their own and supported many organizations.
Credentials
Career Highlights
- Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC., the largest law firm in Will County, 1998 – Present
- Managing Partner since 2000
- Manages 8 attorneys, 25 staff
- Developed in-house training and continuing education seminars for attorneys
- Developed trial skills, trial tactics; How to Win at Trial
- Will County Bar Association, President, 2012 – 2013
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- Rules of Practice Committee of Will County to amend and revise the local court rules of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Member, 2011
- Will Grundy Medical Clinic, Board of Directors, 2011 – Present
- Legal Analyst for WJOL, 1340 AM, 2005 – Present
- Will County Arbitrator, 2000 – Present
- Rathbun, Cservenyak & Associates evolving to Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC, Founding Partner, 1998
- McKeown Law Firm of Joliet, Partner, 1996 – 1998
- McKeown Law Firm of Joliet, Associate, 1992 – 1996
- Will County Assistant State's Attorney's Office of Edward R. Burmilla, 1991 – 1992
- First Chair Felony Prosecutor
- Prosecuted First Degree Murder Cases
- Member of the Drug Enforcement Unit
- Kane County Assistant State's Attorney's Office of Gary V. Johnson, 1990 – 1991
- Prosecuted juvenile delinquency & DCFS abuse and neglect cases.
- Responsible for the Elgin Mental Health call for involuntary commitment hearings.
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1988
- Federal Trial Bar, 1988
- 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1988
Education
- Graduate of Drake Law School – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1988
- Intern, U.S. Attorney's Office Des Moines, 1987 – 1988
- Intern, U.S. Attorney's Office Chicago, 1987
- Graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University – BA, Political Science with Honors, 1985
- Member of the National Fraternity – PHI Gamma Delta
- Member of the United Nations collegiate team that participated in the National Competition St. Louis, Missouri, 1984
- Played on the IWU Illinois Football Teams, 1981 – 1984
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1992 – Present
- Illinois State Bar Association, 1992 – Present
- American Trial Lawyer Association/American Association for Justice, Member, 1996 – Present
- Will County Bar Association, Member, 1992 – 2015
- Will County Bar Association, Board Member, 2007 – 2009
- Will County Bar Association, Treasurer, 2009 – 2010
- Will County Bar Association, First Vice President, 2011 – 2012
- Will County Bar Association, President, 2012 – 2013
Presentations
- Will County Mega Seminars: Opening Statements: Story Telling with a Purpose: Combating Defense Attribution Theory, 2003
- Will County Mega Seminars: Closing Arguments: The Explanation of a Trial: How to Empower your Jury, 2004
- Will County Bar Civil Seminar: Cross Examination: How to Effectively Elicit Favorable Testimony from Adverse Witnesses, 2007
- Will County Bar Civil Seminar: Final Trial Preparation: Answering Ready When the Trial Bell Rings, 2010
- Legal Analyst for WJOL 1340AM, local radio station with listeners throughout south suburban Chicago, 2005 – Present
- Will County Bar Civil Seminar: How to Effectively use the Rules of Evidence, 2015 – Present
- Trial Skills Seminar – Effective use of Cross Examination, 2020
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