Jackson has handled a variety of complex cases across the state of Illinois, both as private counsel and as a former Assistant Attorney General in the Child Support Enforcement Division. His practice concentration is in the areas of family law and civil litigation.  

Outside of the office, Jackson enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and playing softball. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Dana-Thomas House Foundation.

• J.D., Southern Illinois University School of Law, 2013
• M.P.A., Southern Illinois University, 2013
• B.A., Political Science, Westminster College (UT), 2009

• Represented a farmer in a high dollar divorce involving a minor child. Negotiated a full settlement that entailed 50/50 parenting time, joint parental decision-making, low monthly child support payments, and the client was able to keep full ownership of his farmland, farming equipment, and farming operations.

• Represented a local business owner in a lawsuit against a former business partner, which also involved defending the client against a counter lawsuit in the same action. After a days’ long trial, obtained a favorable judgment for the client that consisted of an award of attorney fees and punitive damages, while the counter lawsuit failed in its entirety.

• Represented a contractor in a lawsuit alleging breach of contract and negligence. Successfully defended against all allegations at trial and judgment was entered in the client’s favor.

• Represented a client in a disputed paternity case. Obtained a trial judgment in the client’s favor that included an award of current and back child support and full parental decision-making authority, while the other parent was only given limited supervised parenting time that required frequent drug testing and drug rehabilitation.

• Illinois
• Missouri
• U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois

Areas Of Focus

• Civil Litigation and Appeals

• Family Law

• Municipal and Local Government