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Angela Allen

A Captain in the Peoria Fire department was injured while fighting a fire in Peoria, Illinois. Due to her injuries, she was unable to return to work as a Firefighter for the City of Peoria. Stephen P. Kelly, as Allen’s attorney, filed for On Line Duty Disability Pension Benefits. The City of Peoria intervened in the Pension Application Process and defended against the claims of Angela Allen. A full hearing occurred, and Angela was awarded her on line duty benefits under the Pension Act. The City of Peoria appealed the award all the way to the Appellate Court. The Appellate Court upheld the decision of the Firefighter Pension Board. Finding that Angela Allen, with the guidance and help of attorney Stephen P. Kelly, established her entitlement to the disability benefits. Angela Allen will also be entitled to her PSEBA benefits as a result of this victory. Angela Allen will also expect to receive her benefits under the Illinois Workers Compensation Benefits.

Stephen P. Kelly Law expands to Springfield

After announcing his retirement, John Boshardy of the Boshardy Law Offices has elected to transfer the law firm’s client base to Stephen Kelly Law. Boshardy has been practicing law in Springfield and throughout Central Illinois since 1991.


Michael Brandow joins Stephen P. Kelly Law

We are proud to announce that Michael Brandow has joined our law firm! Michael has over 30 years of experience fighting for the rights of workers in workers compensation cases. Find out more about Michael

Carlton v Peoria School District #150

Mr. Kelly obtains a trial verdict of zero for the School District. Mr. Carlton sought life time benefits at trial against the School District.

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Stephen Kelly Law voted BEST LAW FIRM at the Journal Star's 2016 Best of the Best Business Awards Ceremony! Thank you to everyone who voted us #1!

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Nedham vs. City of Peoria

Appellate Court verdict, finding officers Needham's cubital tunnel syndrome related to his work activities as a police officer.

Hagaman v Methodist Medical Center

Stephen represented Unity Point, in a zero award from the Appellate Court, on issue as to whether the alleged repetitive trauma claimed by Ms. Hagaman was work related, or not. 

Powell v Galesburg Cusd. #205

A win for a bus driver, awarding surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Carter v Shefiffs Department Records Division

Stephen represented Peoria County, and obtained a zero verdict on whether the fall sustained by Ms. Carter was work related, or not.