I used to work for insurance companies. Now I fight for you.

Growing up in Waukegan, I took karate lessons. I learned about hard work, grit and determination. I never knew I would use these skills to fight insurance companies.

In school, I always got good grades, so after high school, I went to college at The University of Chicago. Then, I went to law school at the University of Virginia.

After law school, I got my first job in New York City, defending insurance companies. I did not like it. Insurance companies make money by denying every claim — even when they are responsible.

I made good money; but it was wrong. My job was to hurt people, not ensure they were treated fairly.

One day, a friend of my wife’s asked me to do something different, to handle a case against an insurance company.

I won that case, and it inspired me to switch sides.

After that, I became a “reformed insurance lawyer.”

Early in my career, I changed my path to make a difference. I left defending the big insurance companies in New York City and returned home to help my community.

I don’t need karate to fight the insurance companies. I already have their playbook.

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