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Weltman Welcomes Two New Attorneys in Chicago


CHICAGO -
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA, a full-service creditors' rights law firm with over 95 years of service, is pleased to announce the addition of Attorneys Tresina Dickens and Cristopher Nolan to the firm’s Chicago, IL office.


TRESINA DICKENS

Tresina focuses her creditors’ rights practice on guiding clients through some of life’s most challenging moments with professionalism, compassion, and efficiency. From helping families resolve disputes involving decision-making and asset division, to assisting creditors in recovering funds, Tresina provides thoughtful advocacy tailored to each client’s needs. Her professional background includes both litigation and negotiation experience, as well as years of legal administrative work that strengthened her attention to detail, adaptability with new technologies, and collaboration with senior attorneys.

“My time at Weltman has been inspiring and educational,” says Tresina. “Every day brings new opportunities to grow, contribute, and better serve our clients with the support of a team committed to excellence and collaboration. I have learned so much in such a short time, and I am excited to continue growing with the firm while helping deliver the best possible results for our clients.”

“We are thrilled to have Tresina join our team,” says Shareholder and Chicago Office Managing Attorney Casey Hicks. “Her passion and dedication to her work has already made a positive impact for our clients.”


CRISTOPHER NOLAN

Cris Nolan brings a unique blend of international legal experience and adaptable problem-solving to his practice. He is a skilled attorney with over 12 years of professional experience, is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), and Illinois Creditors Bar Association (ILCBA), and brings a people-focused approach to every matter he handles. Known for his ability to adapt to complex situations and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds, Cris differentiates himself by anticipating opposing strategies and crafting proactive, strategic solutions for his clients.

“I like to treat people the way I would want to be treated,” says Cris. “I’m happy to be able to work alongside so many great attorneys who can protect their clients’ interests without losing sight of the people involved.”

“We are excited to welcome Cris to our commercial business unit,” says Casey.” His many years of legal experience and ability to handle complex litigation matters has allowed him to step right in. He’s already had several successful outcomes for our clients.”
 


To learn more about Tresina and/or Cris, please visit their attorney bios and connect with them at any time.

This blog is not a solicitation for business, and it is not intended to constitute legal advice on specific matters, create an attorney-client relationship or be legally binding in any way.

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