Roby M. Javoronok | Attorney

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About Roby

Roby Javoronok joined Kanoski Bresney as an associate in October 2020 with over 14 years of workers' compensation experience. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he spent his childhood in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Roby graduated cum laude at Western Illinois University and Illinois Centennial Honors College before attending law school at Southern Illinois University. He enjoys traveling and working throughout Illinois. After law school, he has happily resided in Central Illinois. Roby concentrates his practice on workers' compensation and civil litigation. Roby has litigated cases on behalf of petitioners and respondents in each Illinois Workers Compensation Commission venue, giving him great familiarity with tendencies of a wide number of opposing attorneys and developing strong relationships with judges, arbitrators, and commissioners. He has obtained several favorable decisions from arbitrators and has successfully argued before the Illinois Appellate Court. With experience in civil litigation, Roby also appears in circuit and appellate courts. Roby is a litigator at heart and has a passion for securing favorable verdicts for his clients. Furthermore, Roby knows the value of negotiating favorable settlements to avoid delays caused by trial. He knows the strategic value of utilizing investigation, depositions, and medical experts to leverage favorable settlements, or to be fully prepared for trial while remaining cost-sensitive in achieving the client's desired result. Roby has conducted numerous seminars for clients and colleagues regarding workers' compensation laws and strategic case handling. He received multiple "Emerging Lawyer" awards in Leading Lawyers magazine, a distinction that is only given to the top 2% of the lawyers in the state of Illinois under the age of 40. He is an avid golfer and played Division I golf for Western Illinois University. A competitor by nature, Roby has a passion for resolving legal problems for clients, friends, and family. He values relationships and understands the virtues of effective and tactful communication.

Experience

Attorney

James Kelly Law Firm

10/2018-10/2020

Peoria, IL

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Ganan & Shapiro, P.C.

05/2015-10/2018

Peoria, IL

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Brady, Connolly & Masuda, P.C.

01/2008-05/2015

Bloomington, IL

Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury – Plaintif

John V. Boshardy & Associates

06/2006-06/2007

Springfield, IL

Trust & Estate Planning – Attorney

United Financial Systems, Corp.

02/2006-06/2006

Central/Southern, IL

Admission

Verified Illinois

2005

Education

Western Illinois University

B.S. (Law Enforcement and Justice Administration)

2002

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Make A Wish Foundation
  • Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society
  • Golden Key Honor Society
  • Member - Illinois State, Sangamon, Peoria, and McLean County Bar Associations
  • Workers' Compensation Lawyers' Association (WCLA)
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers' Association (ITLA)
Honors / Awards
  • D1AA All American Scholar Athletic Award
  • Leading Lawyers – Emerging Lawyer
    2015 / 2019
  • The top 2% of lawyers under 40 years old and/or practicing less than 10 years

Founded 1978

Kanoski Bresney Highlights

Accident & Injury, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents, ATV and Recreational Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Truck Accidents, Bus Accidents, Train Accidents, Nursing Home Negligence, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Severe Catastrophic Injuries, Farm Accidents, Construction Accidents, Government Liability

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Languages: English