Our Practice
Illinois Pension Law
At Puchalski Goodloe LLC, pension law is more than our specialty—it’s our entire practice. We proudly represent over 90 firefighter and police pension funds across the state of Illinois.
Our Practice
At Puchalski Goodloe LLC, pension law is more than our specialty—it’s our entire practice. We proudly represent over 90 firefighter and police pension funds across the state of Illinois.
Illinois’ Leading Pension Law Firm
Our firm provides comprehensive legal counsel to firefighter pension funds under Article 3 and police pension funds under Article 4 of the Illinois Pension Code (40 ILCS 5). From disability hearings and fund compliance to QILDROs and appellate advocacy, we guide pension boards and participants through every challenge with clarity and precision.
Article 3
Legal counsel for municipal firefighter pension funds — disability hearings, fund compliance, line-of-duty benefits, and more.
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Article 4
Expert representation for municipal police pension funds — disability claims, Tier 1 vs Tier 2, forfeiture issues, and more.
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Comprehensive legal counsel for every aspect of pension fund administration and benefit disputes.
Representation in duty, occupational disease, and non-duty disability proceedings before pension boards.
Ensuring pension fund operations meet all requirements under the Illinois Pension Code and state regulations.
Processing and advising on Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Orders for benefit division in divorce.
Resolving overpayments, underpayments, creditable service disputes, and benefit calculation challenges.
Appellate advocacy for pension boards and participants in administrative review proceedings.
Advising pension funds on strategies to address underfunding and secure municipal compliance with contribution obligations.
Why Choose Us
No other Illinois firm matches our depth of experience and exclusive focus on firefighter and police pension law. We understand the complexities of pension fund administration because it’s all we do.
90+
Pension funds represented
We serve firefighter and police pension funds in municipalities across the entire state of Illinois.
25+
Years of pension law focus
Decades of experience dedicated exclusively to Illinois public safety pension law.
100%
Illinois pension law focus
Our entire practice is devoted to pension law for first responders — no other firm matches this level of specialization.
Our experienced legal team is ready to guide you through any challenges facing your pension fund. Reach out for a consultation.