J.C. Seyster
1878-1943

C.E. Gardner
1891-1937

William P. Fearer
1895-1936

Fred Gardner
1910-1943

Gerald W. Fearer
1964-1943

Philp H. Nye Sr.
1934-1992

William P. Fearer II
1965-2008

Firm History

Throughout the years, attorneys from our firm have represented over 50,000 individuals and businesses and handled an estimated 3000 trials. The firm has earned both national and state recognition for it’s legal accomplishments and community service and has been recognized by the prestigious Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for “high professional legal standards and ethics.”

In 2003 the firm was awarded a certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in honor of “outstanding and invaluable service to the community”. During its distinguished history the firm has been instrumental in shaping Illinois law. For the past 124 years a member of the Fearer family has practiced law with the firm making it what is believed to be the sixth longest continuous family run law firm in the State of Illinois.

In addition to serving their communities, attorneys from the firm have moved on to serve in many prestigious positions including the Montana Supreme Court, State of Illinois Judiciary, and United States Congress. The attorneys and staff take pride in serving as leaders in both the legal system and in their communities.

The firms attorneys are active in pro bono legal work for the underprivileged and those in need. It is been the ongoing commitment of the attorneys and staff of the firm throughout the decades to use their skills and direct their resources to better the community and the justice system.