Parker & Parker Attorneys at Law

With deep roots in the Peoria community, this law firm has been a steadfast ally for families navigating various challenges over numerous decades. Many clients span multiple generations, benefiting from the enduring relationship with their attorneys. Since its founding in the 1970s as a small group of dedicated trial lawyers, Drew and Rob Parker have upheld that intimate approach while adapting to modern legal landscapes. The firm is particularly renowned for its work on nursing home neglect and abuse cases while also addressing personal injury and wrongful death claims. Recently, they have concentrated their divorce services on more intricate and high-stakes cases; meanwhile, Emerging Lawyer Robert Parker is expanding upon his mother's legacy by enhancing their adoption practice—a field she initially pioneered before her retirement in 2012. Recognized as a go-to attorney for complex adoption matters between I-72 and Chicago, Robert's expertise earned him a spot among only 470 fellows accepted into the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys globally. Every year he successfully facilitates around 100 adoptions—often coordinating interstate processes even during jury breaks amid felony trials! His versatility as an attorney shines through with involvement across various types of litigation including murder trials, nursing home disputes, international custody battles like school abuse issues along with insurance bad faith claims just last year alone. Acknowledged by receiving accolades such as PILI’s pro bono law firm award alongside Prairie State Legal Services signifies their commitment to justice within underserved communities—a testament shown through Rob’s fifth consecutive inclusion on the Emerging Lawyers list that began when he reached remarkable settlements regarding notable nursing homes—the largest recorded amount within Knox County history too!