Brian M. Begley
Attorney
Brian M. Begley is one of the Founding Partners of Jendryk, Farmans, Hamer & Begley, LLC. Mr. Begley focuses his practice on automobile defense, premises liability and condemnation matters. He has an extensive practice and knowledge in the areas of insurance defense, civil litigation, and UM/UIM matters. Mr. Begley has tried to jury verdict numerous cases across jurisdictions in Northern Illinois. Mr. Begley is also a certified arbitrator and active in the field of alternative dispute resolution. He has recently been awarded the designation of Certified Litigation Management Professional (C.L.M.P.) in the field of Insurance Defense Litigation.
Mr. Begley is married and the father of two children, Conner and Morgan. He is also an active member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the Village of Orland Park, Illinois.
Memberships
- Kankakee County Bar Association
- Will County Bar Association
- Southwest Suburban Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Will County Governmental League
- South Suburban Bar Association - Civil Practice Committee, Real Estate Committee
- Joliet Area Young Professionals (Vice President 2012, Board of Directors 2011-present)
Professional Activities
- Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Illinois (2011)
Publications
Municipal Law Update: New Open Meetings Act Training Required Effective January 1, 2012
David B. Reeves
Attorney
David Reeves’ practice at Jendryk, Hamer & Begley focuses on defense litigation at the state and federal trial, arbitration and appellate court levels. He has successfully defended numerous trial and arbitration matters representing clients and insureds in the areas of personal injury insurance defense law, including automobile accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and underinsured and uninsured motorist litigation.
Mr. Reeves has extensive trial experience in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will and LaSalle Counties and has defended litigation throughout Chicagoland and the collar counties at large.
Mr. Reeves also has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution matters and mediation. His goal in litigation is to achieve successful and cost-effective results to the satisfaction of his clients, whether by means of trial, settlement or alternative dispute resolution.
Memberships
- Chicago Bar Association
- DuPage County Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
Kimberly Bernhard
Attorney
Renee Wright
Attorney
Renee Wright focuses her practice on civil litigation and insurance defense matters in Illinois state and federal courts. She represents insurers, businesses, and individuals in complex litigation at both the trial and appellate levels.
Ms. Wright works to achieve successful and cost-effective outcomes for her clients through strategic motion practice, negotiation, and trial advocacy. She handles all phases of litigation, including dispositive motion practice, appellate briefing, case strategy, arbitration, trial, and dispute resolution.
Ms. Wright earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, where she developed a strong foundation in litigation, legal writing, research, and advocacy.
Ms. Wright served as a federal judicial clerk with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where she gained valuable experience assisting with federal civil litigation matters, including dispositive motions, case management, and judicial research. This experience provides her with valuable insight into federal procedure and effective litigation strategy.
Ms. Wright approaches litigation with diligence, integrity, and a practical focus on advancing her clients’ interests.
Admissions
- Illinois
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Professional Service
- Christian Legal Society, Fellow and Member
- Administer Justice League
James S. Jendryk
(of counsel)
James Jendryk concentrates his legal practice in commercial, construction, personal injury, and medical malpractice and nursing home litigation. He searches for innovative methods to resolve cases including substantial use of alternative dispute resolution and structured settlements.
Mr. Jendryk is qualified as a Chairperson Arbitrator for the Du Page County Mandatory Arbitration System and has also been appointed by the Chief Judge as a mediator in Du Page County’s Court-Annexed Mediation Program.
Mr. Jendryk is a former member of the Du Page County Bar Association Board of Directors and past Chairman of the Du Page County Medical-Legal Committee and a former member of the Chicago Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluation Committee.
Memberships
- Chicago Bar Association (Judicial Evaluation Committee 1997-2004)
- Du Page County Bar Association (Law Day Committee, 1980-1981, Chairman, Medical Legal Committee, 1984-1985, Board of Directors, 1985-1988)
- Kane County Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
Representative Matters
Mr. Jendryk has handled liability lawsuits for national insurance corporations and retailers, as well as medical malpractice actions involving physicians and nursing homes. In fact, he has been successful in every premises liability case he has handled which involved injuries caused by a fall.