Timothy J. Somen

Attorney & Founding Member

With nearly 25 years of legal experience, Attorney Timothy J. Somen focuses his practice on commercial law and general litigation, representing individuals, business owners, and financial institutions throughout Illinois and beyond. His diverse practice includes complex commercial disputes, construction/mechanics lien disputes, business transactions, probate/will/trust contests, personal injury, divorce, evictions, guardianships as well as residential and commercial real estate transactions.

Tim began his legal career at McFadden & Dillon, P.C. in Chicago where he gained extensive experience in a diverse general practice setting with a focus on commercial and civil litigation. For the past 11 years, he has managed his own practice, Somen Law Firm, LLC, representing a broad range of clients in both transactional and litigation matters. In addition, for the last three years, Tim served as Of Counsel to the law firm of Zanck, Coen, Wright & Saladin, P.C. contributing his experience and expertise in diverse State and Federal litigation and transactional matters while continuing to lead his own firm.

He has successfully tried bench and jury cases in both State and Federal trial courts in Illinois and elsewhere (by special admission) and has successfully represented clients before the Illinois Appellate Court for the First, Second, Third and Fifth Districts.

His representative experience includes:

  • Commercial transactions and sale or purchase agreements

  • Construction and mechanics lien litigation

  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

  • Debtor–creditor matters and corporate restructuring

  • Bankruptcy-related litigation and business dissolutions

Tim's clients include individuals, families, and small to mid-sized businesses—suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, and service professionals—as well as local and national financial institutions.

A respected advocate and trusted advisor, Tim brings practical insight, strategic thinking, and integrity to every matter. Tim and his wife, Kathryn (Kate), reside in McHenry County with their two children and family dog.

Bar Admissions:

Illinois: 2003

Wisconsin: 2024

U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois (including trial bar): 2003

U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois (including trial bar): 2025

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Illinois: 2003

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville (pro hac vice): 2004

United States Supreme Court: 2014

Education:

The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 2002, J.D. with Honors. Member, Moot Court Council 2001.

St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wisconsin, 1998, Bachelors of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with Minor in Economics.

Professional Associations:

American Bar Association, Member

American Trial Lawyers Association, Member

Chicago Bar Association, Member

Illinois State Bar Association, Member

Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Member

McHenry County Bar Association, Member

DuPage County Bar Association, Member

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