Attorneys

Tim is a partner in the Workers’ Compensation Defense practice in Wiedner & McAuliffe’s Chicago office and a member of the firm's Board of Directors. Tim focuses his practice on the defense of Illinois employers in workers’ compensation claims. In addition to defense of claims at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Tim litigates appeals in the Circuit and Appellate Courts. He concentrates on complex claim resolutions, including those involving the Medicare Secondary Payer Act.

Throughout his career, Tim has represented employers in varied industries including retail, auto manufacturers, insurance carriers and healthcare.  He works closely with clients to identify the most cost-effective trial strategies. Understanding that communication is critical, Tim keeps his clients informed at every stage of the litigation process.

Tim is a member of the firm's Diversity & Inclusion committee, and devotes time to mentoring young attorneys in the firm. He was selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2019 and recognized as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers Magazine in the area of Workers’ Compensation Defense in 2017.

When not in the office, Tim can be found coaching his sons' sports teams, grilling in the backyard, or catching the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Education

• J.D., cum laude, The John Marshall Law School, 2007
• B.A., DePaul University, 2002

Admissions

• Illinois

• American Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• National Alliance of Medicare Set-Aside Professionals