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Todd Bresney

Todd Bresney

Attorney and Senior Partner at Kanoski Bresney
  • Personal Injury, Products Liability
  • Illinois
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Biography

Todd is the Senior Partner of Kanoski Bresney. He is also the Senior Trial Attorney who manages the complex litigation division of the law firm. Kanoski Bresney was established over 40 years ago and is a full service personal injury law firm that has 8 central Illinois office locations and a litigation practice that spans throughout the State of Illinois.

He has worked at the Federal Trade Commission and the States Attorney for Cook County. However, he spent the majority of his early career in Chicago representing and defending some of the largest insurers and corporations in the country.

Since 2002, Todd has dedicated his professional life to representing people who were harmed by others and who he believes are further victimized by more powerful insurance companies and big businesses. He has an incredibly unique perspective from being a past top trial attorney for many of these companies. He has litigated cases all over the nation and throughout Illinois, along with notable achievements of receiving record verdicts.

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
J.D. (1996) | Law
Honors: Honors: Dean's List/Chicago-Kent Trial Advocacy Team - AmJur Awards for highest earned grades in Trial Advocacy I and II.
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Illinois State University
B.S. (1992) | Major: Marketing
Honors: Honors: Dean's List
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Professional Experience
SeniorPartner/Lead Trial Attorney
Kanoski Bresney
- Current
We represent victims of severe personal injury or who have lost a loved one due to the fault of another. We specialize in litigating claims against the wrongdoer's insurance companies from the beginning through jury trial in all cases where the insurer does not make a fair offer or refuses to accept fault on behalf of its insured. I specialize in Products Liability; Trucking cases; Complex automobile cases; Medical Malpractice; Farming personal injuries; Construction cases; and Premises Liability.
Senior Trial Attorney
Kanoski Bresney
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Trial Attorney
Pretzel & Stouffer, Chtd.
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I was a trial lawyer who was hired by insurance companies to defend insureds who were sued for causing personal injuries to others. My focus was on construction negligence, trucking negligence, medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, and automobile catastrophic injury cases.
Trial Attorney
Rusin, Maciorowski & Friedman, Ltd.
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Trial Lawyer hired by insurance companies to defend insureds who caused catastrophic personal injury and/or death. My focus was on construction and trucking negligence.
Trial Lawyer
Parrillo, Weiss& O'Halloran
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Trial Lawyer responsible for defending personal injury cases for insurance companies by representing the insureds in court on contested claims of fault and personal injury.
Union laborer
McLean County Asphalt
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paving roads and lots to fund higher education.
Speaking Engagements
Mock Trial Presentation, SIU Medical School
Jury Success Strategies: Extreme Makeover for Opening Statements, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Taking Effective Depositions, Loramar Education for Continuing Studies in Law
Handling Uninsured and Underinsured Cases: Handling a Vehicle Crash, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Litigating Neck and Back Injuries: Sct. R. 215 Examinations, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Useful Tips on Requesting, Reviewing and Using Medical Records, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Going to Trial: Closing Arguments, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Prosecuting Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist Claims: Plaintiff's Perspective, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Closing Arguments from the Defense Perspective, ILTA
Agents, Partnerships & Joint Ventures, Illinois Trial Lawyers Transportation Seminar
Tort Immunity: Supervision and Duty to Rescue Exceptions, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Litigation Seminar, St. Louis
Illinois Trial Lawyers
Awards
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2014-present
Elite Lawyer - Wrongful Death
Elite Lawyer
Illinois Leading Lawyer - peer-reviewed
Illinois Law Bulletin
Chicago Lawyer's 2008 "40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch
Chicago Law Bulletin
Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar  # 6236758
Member
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member
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American Association for Justice
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Sangamon County Bar Association
Member
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McLean County Bar Association
Member
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Illinois State University
Attorney Advisory Committee member
Current
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Board of Managers
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
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U.S. Federal Courts
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free Case Evaluation We assist with personal injuries and work-related injuries of all types. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation and case evaluation, call our office at 888-U-COUNT-2 or 888-826-8682
Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Products Liability
    Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects
Additional Practice Areas
  • Personal injury - Industrial Accidents
  • Personal Injury - Nursing Home Abuse/Negligence
  • Personal Injury - Semi Truck Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Premises Liability
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Videos
At Kanoski Bresney, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial struggles that a serious injury can cause. Our Bloomington personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys provide personal attention to every... We Understand | Kanoski Bresney

At Kanoski Bresney, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial struggles that a serious injury can cause. Our Bloomington personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys provide personal attention to every...

At Kanoski Bresney, we concentrate our practice on personal injury litigation. Not afraid to take on big insurance companies, the attorneys at our firm have helped our clients receive more... Central Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers | Kanoski Bresney

At Kanoski Bresney, we concentrate our practice on personal injury litigation. Not afraid to take on big insurance companies, the attorneys at our firm have helped our clients receive more...

Large insurance companies do everything in their power to avoid taking responsibility for a person's injury. At Kanoski Bresney, we work with injury victims throughout central Illinois to fight for... We Get Your Worth | Kanoski Bresney

Large insurance companies do everything in their power to avoid taking responsibility for a person's injury. At Kanoski Bresney, we work with injury victims throughout central Illinois to fight for...

Negligence in nursing homes and assisted living facilities can lead to patients suffering from serious personal injuries or wrongful death. At Kanoski Bresney, we believe in fighting to protect the... Nursing Home Abuse

Negligence in nursing homes and assisted living facilities can lead to patients suffering from serious personal injuries or wrongful death. At Kanoski Bresney, we believe in fighting to protect the...

At Kanoski Bresney, we believe that everyone is entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For the past 40 years, our knowledgeable personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys... Pursuit of Happiness

At Kanoski Bresney, we believe that everyone is entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For the past 40 years, our knowledgeable personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys...

For the past 40 years, Kanoski Bresney has represented injury victims throughout central Illinois. available 24/7, our passionate personal injury attorneys provide clients with respect, response, and results.  ... Respect, Response, and Results

For the past 40 years, Kanoski Bresney has represented injury victims throughout central Illinois. available 24/7, our passionate personal injury attorneys provide clients with respect, response, and results. ...

In 2019, Attorney Todd Bresney was accepted to Lawyers of Distinction. Concentrating his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home litigation, medical malpractice, product liability, trucking negligence, and construction... Todd Bresney 2019 Lawyers of Distinction Member

In 2019, Attorney Todd Bresney was accepted to Lawyers of Distinction. Concentrating his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home litigation, medical malpractice, product liability, trucking negligence, and construction...

Contact & Map
Kanoski Bresney - Bloomington Location
237 East Front St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Telephone: (309) 829-5700
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Kanoski Bresney - Springfield Location
2730 South MacArthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
Toll-Free: (888) 826-8682
Telephone: (217) 523-7742
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Kanoski Bresney - Rushville Location
129 South Congress St.
Rushville, IL 62681
Telephone: (217) 322-4346
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Kanoski Bresney - Pekin Location
427 1/2 Court St.
Pekin, IL 61554
Telephone: (309) 353-9828
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Kanoski Bresney - Champaign Location
314 South Neil St.
Ste. 101
Champaign, IL 61820
Telephone: (217) 356-1570
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Kanoski Bresney - Quincy Location
2632 Broadway St.
Quincy, IL 62301
Telephone: (217) 222-5504
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Kanoski Bresney - Macomb Location
118 North Lafayette St.
Macomb, IL 61455
Telephone: (309) 836-1002
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Kanoski Bresney - Decatur Location
335 East Wood St.
Ste A
Decatur, IL 62523
Telephone: (217) 429-3509
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed