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Bryan Shell

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Personal Injury

Language

English

About

Most people who meet me know me as a husband and father of two daughters.  I'm a "dance dad" and softball coach, who likes to work hard fighting for my clients.  I also love to exercise.  I started going to CrossFit in March of 2016 and have lost over 70 pounds.  I also happen to be a highly reviewed attorney in the area, as well as the recipient of several honors, incuding being named a “Rising Star” attorney by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine, a designation limited to less than 2.5% of lawyers under 40 years of age in the State of Illinois and as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers and recently the firm was named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best law firms in 2017.I have spent my career practicing law in courtrooms and Illinois Workers' Compensation settings throughout Illinois, including Chicago, Dupage, Kane, Kendall, Will, Grundy and many more counties.  When I am not busy fighting for the rights of my clients, you can usually find me supporting my daughters at a dance competition or coaching softball.   I love coaching softball as it gives me the opportunity to teach the girls the proper way to play the game as well as pass on my knowledge as a former collegiate baseball player at North Central College, Go Cardinals!  If I am not doing one of the above you can find me working hard at the gym.  I also have a typical attorney story as well, I am a 2008 graduate of the Hamline University School of Law (after attending North Central College for undergraduate work).  Since that time my practice area has been exclusively workers' compensation and personal injury.  I concentrate my practice on representing those who are injured by others.   

Practices Areas

Personal Injury

Brain injury

Trucking accident

Language

English

Contact

Block, Klukas, Manzella & Shell, PC19 W Jefferson StJoliet, IL, 60432-4301

Office: (815) 828-6440

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
January 30, 2017

For me, I fired my last attorney who never returned his calls and/or I would never be able to get a hold of, but this was not the case with Mr. Shell! He either returned my calls promptly or I was actually able to call his office and speak to him directly, this was HUGE for me! He made me feel comfortable in all the decisions we made together and I would recommend his services to anyone! He went above and beyond to make sure that I was happy and I have since recommended him to several of my friends. Don't wait, make the call, you will be so glad you did! Thank you Mr. Shell!!

Chris
January 11, 2017

I guess I didn't realize just how much my situation has been weighing on my mind. When I left Bryan's office, I felt as though a HUGE weight had been lifted from my shoulders. While all lawyers may have a wealth of information (it would come with the territory) Mr. Shell has a way of bringing what is relevant to the top and presenting it in a way that is easy for a non-lawyer type to comprehend. If I had to sum up our first meeting with one sentence, I would have to say that I feel as though Bryan has a true compassion for his client. As I think back to our conversation, I get the feeling that Bryan truly has my back. I feel as though I've known him for years, instead of what is only hours. Yeah, a very positive experience. Mr. Shell was (highly) recommended by two friends of a friend, who had nothing but positive things about him, and it's easy for me to see why. I am confident that future interactions will remain as positive and productive as this initial introduction. Rest assured, now that I have posted here, I will continue with a follow up, regardless of the outcome. I don't take my recommendations or endorsements lightly.

Tom
November 26, 2020

As a retiring lawyer, I have referred my workers’ compensation cases to this lawyer, even the workers’ compensation of my son. Regardless of the size or complexity of the case, he applies 100 percent dedication. He handles each case personally and does not pass it off to others.

Sue
June 7, 2017

Going to physical therapy, Shots in my arm. Until the day came when surgery was ordered by my doctor and the workmen's comp doctor also agreed with the first surgery to my elbow and agreed to move onto my shoulder. That when all the calls stopped with the adjuster for 2 months. I consulted with Bryan and he even tried calling to get things moving before I hired him to be fair. After two weeks and no return calls I hired Bryan to handle the matter. Within no time things where moving and I had my first surgery. Then I moved onto my two surgery's for my shoulder. Workers compensation wanted to deny all of this even though I had three IME from there doctor stating that he agreed with everything my doctor had stated. Bryan took care of it swiftly. Everything was taken care of and the outcome was good. Bryan was fair and honest and made sure all matters where taken care of. I would highly recommend Bryan as Attorney. What I was most impressed with was he did not push a contract for me to sign on the first day I meet with him. He worked for two weeks trying to get Workers compensation to work with me, However they did not and I did hire Bryan and I am thankful that I did.

Janet
January 29, 2017

I made an appointment with Mr. Shell and not only did I get an appointment right away, I felt that he had my best interest within the first ten minutes of our consultation. He made me feel comfortable, explained everything to me in terms that I understood and felt that he could handle both sides of my case. He keep in contact with me and let me know of all the updates to my cases. I was very pleased with the outcome and would HIGHLY Recommend him!! Best attorney I have ever dealt with! Thank you Mr. Shell for all your hard work and dedication to me during this difficult time!

Jonathan
December 19, 2016

Mr. Shell took on my case in real estate with short notice even though I know he was busy with injury cases. He provided me with the proper documents and information to make our purchase an easy transaction. Mr. Shell responded promptly and kept up with progress of the case on a regular basis to be sure we were ready for our closing. I would recommend Mr. Shell for any personal injury/work injury case based solely on my experience with him on this case and how caring and professional he has treated me.

DeAndre
December 14, 2016

Brian has been there for me since the moment we met. He is my lawyer, and does exactly what has been necessary for me to receive my workman comp, although i was initially denied.

anonymous
January 30, 2017

For me, I fired my last attorney who never returned his calls and/or I would never be able to get a hold of, but this was not the case with Mr. Shell! He either returned my calls promptly or I was actually able to call his office and speak to him directly, this was HUGE for me! He made me feel comfortable in all the decisions we made together and I would recommend his services to anyone! He went above and beyond to make sure that I was happy and I have since recommended him to several of my friends. Don't wait, make the call, you will be so glad you did! Thank you Mr. Shell!!

Chris
January 11, 2017

I guess I didn't realize just how much my situation has been weighing on my mind. When I left Bryan's office, I felt as though a HUGE weight had been lifted from my shoulders. While all lawyers may have a wealth of information (it would come with the territory) Mr. Shell has a way of bringing what is relevant to the top and presenting it in a way that is easy for a non-lawyer type to comprehend. If I had to sum up our first meeting with one sentence, I would have to say that I feel as though Bryan has a true compassion for his client. As I think back to our conversation, I get the feeling that Bryan truly has my back. I feel as though I've known him for years, instead of what is only hours. Yeah, a very positive experience. Mr. Shell was (highly) recommended by two friends of a friend, who had nothing but positive things about him, and it's easy for me to see why. I am confident that future interactions will remain as positive and productive as this initial introduction. Rest assured, now that I have posted here, I will continue with a follow up, regardless of the outcome. I don't take my recommendations or endorsements lightly.

Tom
November 26, 2020

As a retiring lawyer, I have referred my workers’ compensation cases to this lawyer, even the workers’ compensation of my son. Regardless of the size or complexity of the case, he applies 100 percent dedication. He handles each case personally and does not pass it off to others.

Sue
June 7, 2017

Going to physical therapy, Shots in my arm. Until the day came when surgery was ordered by my doctor and the workmen's comp doctor also agreed with the first surgery to my elbow and agreed to move onto my shoulder. That when all the calls stopped with the adjuster for 2 months. I consulted with Bryan and he even tried calling to get things moving before I hired him to be fair. After two weeks and no return calls I hired Bryan to handle the matter. Within no time things where moving and I had my first surgery. Then I moved onto my two surgery's for my shoulder. Workers compensation wanted to deny all of this even though I had three IME from there doctor stating that he agreed with everything my doctor had stated. Bryan took care of it swiftly. Everything was taken care of and the outcome was good. Bryan was fair and honest and made sure all matters where taken care of. I would highly recommend Bryan as Attorney. What I was most impressed with was he did not push a contract for me to sign on the first day I meet with him. He worked for two weeks trying to get Workers compensation to work with me, However they did not and I did hire Bryan and I am thankful that I did.

Janet
January 29, 2017

I made an appointment with Mr. Shell and not only did I get an appointment right away, I felt that he had my best interest within the first ten minutes of our consultation. He made me feel comfortable, explained everything to me in terms that I understood and felt that he could handle both sides of my case. He keep in contact with me and let me know of all the updates to my cases. I was very pleased with the outcome and would HIGHLY Recommend him!! Best attorney I have ever dealt with! Thank you Mr. Shell for all your hard work and dedication to me during this difficult time!

Jonathan
December 19, 2016

Mr. Shell took on my case in real estate with short notice even though I know he was busy with injury cases. He provided me with the proper documents and information to make our purchase an easy transaction. Mr. Shell responded promptly and kept up with progress of the case on a regular basis to be sure we were ready for our closing. I would recommend Mr. Shell for any personal injury/work injury case based solely on my experience with him on this case and how caring and professional he has treated me.

DeAndre
December 14, 2016

Brian has been there for me since the moment we met. He is my lawyer, and does exactly what has been necessary for me to receive my workman comp, although i was initially denied.

anonymous
January 30, 2017

For me, I fired my last attorney who never returned his calls and/or I would never be able to get a hold of, but this was not the case with Mr. Shell! He either returned my calls promptly or I was actually able to call his office and speak to him directly, this was HUGE for me! He made me feel comfortable in all the decisions we made together and I would recommend his services to anyone! He went above and beyond to make sure that I was happy and I have since recommended him to several of my friends. Don't wait, make the call, you will be so glad you did! Thank you Mr. Shell!!

Chris
January 11, 2017

I guess I didn't realize just how much my situation has been weighing on my mind. When I left Bryan's office, I felt as though a HUGE weight had been lifted from my shoulders. While all lawyers may have a wealth of information (it would come with the territory) Mr. Shell has a way of bringing what is relevant to the top and presenting it in a way that is easy for a non-lawyer type to comprehend. If I had to sum up our first meeting with one sentence, I would have to say that I feel as though Bryan has a true compassion for his client. As I think back to our conversation, I get the feeling that Bryan truly has my back. I feel as though I've known him for years, instead of what is only hours. Yeah, a very positive experience. Mr. Shell was (highly) recommended by two friends of a friend, who had nothing but positive things about him, and it's easy for me to see why. I am confident that future interactions will remain as positive and productive as this initial introduction. Rest assured, now that I have posted here, I will continue with a follow up, regardless of the outcome. I don't take my recommendations or endorsements lightly.

Tom
November 26, 2020

As a retiring lawyer, I have referred my workers’ compensation cases to this lawyer, even the workers’ compensation of my son. Regardless of the size or complexity of the case, he applies 100 percent dedication. He handles each case personally and does not pass it off to others.

Sue
June 7, 2017

Going to physical therapy, Shots in my arm. Until the day came when surgery was ordered by my doctor and the workmen's comp doctor also agreed with the first surgery to my elbow and agreed to move onto my shoulder. That when all the calls stopped with the adjuster for 2 months. I consulted with Bryan and he even tried calling to get things moving before I hired him to be fair. After two weeks and no return calls I hired Bryan to handle the matter. Within no time things where moving and I had my first surgery. Then I moved onto my two surgery's for my shoulder. Workers compensation wanted to deny all of this even though I had three IME from there doctor stating that he agreed with everything my doctor had stated. Bryan took care of it swiftly. Everything was taken care of and the outcome was good. Bryan was fair and honest and made sure all matters where taken care of. I would highly recommend Bryan as Attorney. What I was most impressed with was he did not push a contract for me to sign on the first day I meet with him. He worked for two weeks trying to get Workers compensation to work with me, However they did not and I did hire Bryan and I am thankful that I did.

Janet
January 29, 2017

I made an appointment with Mr. Shell and not only did I get an appointment right away, I felt that he had my best interest within the first ten minutes of our consultation. He made me feel comfortable, explained everything to me in terms that I understood and felt that he could handle both sides of my case. He keep in contact with me and let me know of all the updates to my cases. I was very pleased with the outcome and would HIGHLY Recommend him!! Best attorney I have ever dealt with! Thank you Mr. Shell for all your hard work and dedication to me during this difficult time!

Jonathan
December 19, 2016

Mr. Shell took on my case in real estate with short notice even though I know he was busy with injury cases. He provided me with the proper documents and information to make our purchase an easy transaction. Mr. Shell responded promptly and kept up with progress of the case on a regular basis to be sure we were ready for our closing. I would recommend Mr. Shell for any personal injury/work injury case based solely on my experience with him on this case and how caring and professional he has treated me.

DeAndre
December 14, 2016

Brian has been there for me since the moment we met. He is my lawyer, and does exactly what has been necessary for me to receive my workman comp, although i was initially denied.