Rochelle Attorneys

Paul E. Chadwick: Paul graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1998 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.  He spent the next three years working as a business consultant at the Milwaukee office of Arthur Andersen. Paul then earned a law degree from Northern Illinois University, and has been practicing law at Fearer, Nye & Chadwick’s Rochelle office since 2004.

Paul was born and raised in Rochelle, and he has actively served the Rochelle community throughout his life.  He has served on the board of directors of the Rochelle Area Community Foundation since its inception in 2005. Paul is also the acting Treasurer of the Rochelle Community Hospital Association. Paul’s practice is concentrated in the areas of Family law, Civil litigation, Criminal law, Real Estate law, Probate and Estate Planning.

Phil Nye, Jr. During his 36 years as a member of the Illinois Bar, Phil has developed an extensive knowledge of Probate, Real Estate, and Corporate law. This experience has been used to benefit both clients of the firm and numerous charities and not-for-profit organizations, including Kishwaukee College Foundation, Rochelle Community Hospital, and the Village of Progress Foundation.

Phil’s academic background includes a BA degree from Northwestern University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois.  His professional memberships include the Ogle County Bar Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.  Phil also served 6 years as a member of the General Assembly of the Illinois State Bar Association and 13 years as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois.

Robert T. Chadwick. After graduation from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science degree, Bob served as a pilot in Southeast Asia and at various strategic air command bases in the U.S..  Following completion of his tour of duty, Bob received his masters degree in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University and then earned a law degree from Notre Dame University.  Bob has actively served the Rochelle community.  He has served 12 years on the Rochelle Township High School Board and has coached Junior Tackle football, baseball and basketball teams for 17 years.  Bob’s practice   includes extensive work in the areas of probate, estate planning, real estate law, taxation and trials.