Julia B. McCarthy

Of Counsel – Bloomington/Normal

Direct Phone:309-862-4765

Email:jmccarthy@bcm-law.com

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Julia B. McCarthy has practiced in the area of workers’ compensation for over 25 years. Ms. McCarthy has handled defense of workers’ compensation claims throughout the State of Illinois. Ms. McCarthy has worked in both private practice and as house counsel in the insurance industry. She has experience before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission up through the Appellate Court. Ms. McCarthy joined the firm in 2000 and is a partner in the Bloomington/Normal office.

Ms. McCarthy is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Workers' Compensation Claims Association. She has served as program chair for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Claims Association and on the Board of Directors of the Association.

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 1987

Education

• Loyola University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois, 1987, J.D.
• St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa, 1982, B.A. Business Administration

Honors and Awards

• Recognized as a "Leading Lawyer" by Leading Lawyers Magazine, 2014 - Present

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association
• Workers' Compensation Claims Association, Board of Directors, 1996 - 2000
• Workers' Compensation Claims Association, 1995 - 1998
• Central Illinois Program Committee