In 2001 Ronald Stearney Jr. was selected by his peers as one of the top 40 attorneys under 40 in Illinois. In the award, opposing counsel described Ron as aggressive and zealous in his representation while judges praised him for his good judgment at trial. He has also been selected to Super Lawyers each year from 2021 through 2025.
This is what some have said about Ronald
- “Ron is very knowledgeable in the area of civil rights law. He is a persuasive and competent advocate in the defense of civil rights matters.”
- “Ron has integrity and the ability and desire to listen to others before forming legal opinions and conclusions.”
- “Ron probably has more federal jury trial experience than anyone else in Chicago anywhere close to his age.”
- “Mr. Stearney is an exceptionally talented young attorney.”
Ron started as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois and quickly became known as a skilled and tenacious litigator handling multi-million dollar cases. Ron has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the Illinois Supreme Court. Ron also was selected by the Chief Judge of the Northern District to assist the court in drafting pattern civil rights jury instructions. Ron went on to assist in the drafting of the Seventh Circuit’s civil rights pattern jury instructions.
From cases involving horribly abused foster children to complex contract disputes, Ron provides the best representation possible. Ron is also an FAA licensed pilot for land, sea and multi-engine aircraft. Ron is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association.
Ron additionally serves as General Counsel to Teamsters Local 357, and continues to maintain his practice with the firm.
Bar admissions
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar certified)
- United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
- United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Publications
- Pattern Civil Jury Instructions for the Seventh Circuit
- Section 1983 Civil Rights
- Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education
- Contributor, Antitrust Treatise