ATTORNEYS
JUSTIN M. HASTINGS
MANAGING PARTNER
Justin has quickly built a reputation as a formidable litigator in the legal community as he tirelessly and zealously represents his clients. In early 2019, Justin was promoted to managing partner and soon after took over his predecessor’s firm. He considers his role as an attorney to not only be an advocate for his clients, but also for the community by bringing passion and strong ethical fortitude to the practice of law. Justin also practices as a mediator and guardian ad litem while championing alternative dispute resolution. When not practicing law, Justin enjoys spending time coaching youth football and baseball.
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University College of Law, J.D. & Certificate in Civil Advocacy, 2016
DePaul University, B.A. Philosophy & Sociology, 2013
William Rainey Harper College, A.A., 2011
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Illinois State Bar Association
DuPage County Bar Association
Kane County Bar Association
McHenry County Bar Association
PRACTICE AREAS: Family Law, Mediation, Guardian Ad Litem & Child Advocacy, Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant, Foreclosures, Estate Planning
BRYAN D. SULLIVAN
PARTNER
Bryan takes pride in his attention to detail and work product. With a decade of experience in the courtroom, Bryan is a seasoned trial attorney. He is a strong advocate who strives to achieve the best possible results for his clients, whether through settlement or trial. Bryan believes that a skilled litigator must master the rules of civil procedure and evidence. A native of McHenry County, IL, Bryan enjoys outdoor activities and playing guitar in his spare time.
EDUCATION
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2011
University of Iowa, B.A., 2006
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Illinois State Bar Association
McHenry County Bar Association
PRACTICE AREAS: Divorce, Paternity, Orders of Protection, Appeals, Criminal Defense, Probate & Guardianship, Adoptions, Civil Litigation
PUBLICATIONS:
Taming the Guessing Game: Child Support and Variable Income, 107 Ill. B.J. 38 (2019)
Note, Reconciling the Terms and Spirit of the Law: Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives and the FLSA Outside-Sales Exemption, 96 Iowa L Rev. 1429 (2011)
SUPPORT STAFF
JOCELYN WEILER
OFFICE MANAGER & PARALEGAL
JOCELYN has over 17 years of administrative and paralegal experience in the legal profession. She started her career in her mid-twenties and enjoys helping clients reach their desired outcomes. She is highly motivated and able to set effective priorities to achieve immediate and long term goals and meet operational requirements in all fields of law. In her free time she enjoys working at her Co-Op Dairy Farm.
EDUCATION
Columbia College - General Studies
Northern Illinois University - Engineering Technology
Elgin Community College - Design/Drafting
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
PRACTICE AREAS: Family Law, Criminal Law, Probate/Guardianship Law, and Real Estate Law
CRISTINA SEVERSON
SENIOR PARALEGAL
Cristina has extensive professional experience in many different areas of law. She started her career in her early twenties. From there she spent over a decade building her knowledge base, and growing as a paralegal. Cristina prides herself on her ability to work with clients, and not only hear, but actually listen to them, becoming a source of calmness in their times of uncertainty. She devotes her free time to her family and enjoys gardening.
EDUCATION
Elgin Community College
PRACTICE AREAS: Family Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Criminal - DUI & Traffic
ALEXANDRA A. O’HARA
LAW CLERK
Alexandra is a full-time law student at Northern Illinois College of law and aspires to become a practicing attorney. Alexandra has interned with both the Eau-Claire County District Attorney’s Office and the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office. Alexandra has strong passion for the law and strives to help make a difference in the lives of the people. In her spare time, Alexandra enjoys keeping up with fitness and has a background in competitive figure skating.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire, B.A. Criminal Justice, and Sociology minor, 2020
Northern Illinois University College of Law, J.D. Candidate 2024
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Illinois State Bar Association
American Bar Association
McHenry County Bar Association
Kane County Bar Association
PRACTICE AREAS: Family Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Law