Our Legal Team

I began my path towards becoming a lawyer at Purdue University, where I studied sales and marketing. My time at Purdue provided me with a head start on becoming a good lawyer, particularly stressing the importance of excellent client service. After attending Purdue, I continued my studies at the SIU School of Law in Carbondale. Beyond the ordinary class work, I was also able to learn the law through volunteering at the SIU Legal Clinic. At the SIU Legal Clinic, I represented the needy elderly residents of Southern Illinois on a wide variety of legal problems on a pro bono basis. I graduated from SIU School of Law in May 2009 at the top of my class and was chosen by my classmates to deliver the commencement address. After completing my studies at SIU and taking the bar exam, I immediately returned to central Illinois to join the family firm. I share my Dad’s mission to provide clients with a legal advocate who can translate the law into plain English. I live in Mackinaw with my wife, Kelly, and my four children - Sadie, Evan, Willow and Hannah. 

I graduated Illinois State University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in history and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. After graduation, I attended law school at Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Illinois. While at SIU, I enjoyed collaborating with my peers, serving as a teacher's assistant in Constitutional Law, researching and creating resources for domestic violence survivors, and interning with Land of Lincoln Legal Aid. My time with Land of Lincoln prepared me in my legal career by showing me client-centered advocacy, and I was honored to serve the low-income and senior communities of Southern Illinois. In May 2024, I graduated from SIU School of Law with honors, and, in November 2024, I was sworn in as a licensed attorney. Now, I am proud to begin my legal career with the McGrath Law team. I wish to use my education and training to aid people and their loved ones with their legal issues and provide counsel in their times of need. Originally from Streator, Illinois, I now live in Morton with my fiancé Jeffrey, and I love to read and spend time with my family in my free time.