Beau F. Bertus

Associate
Richland Plaza 1
525 West Main Street
Suite 200
Belleville, IL 62220-1547
618-355-5125

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Beau Bertus is an associate attorney serving clients throughout Chicago and northern Illinois. He focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation, environmental and toxic tort matters, health care liability, and insurance law.

Beau represents businesses, insurers, and professionals in complex civil litigation, handling matters from initial evaluation through trial and resolution. He has conducted both jury and bench trials and regularly appears in court on contested motions. His practice includes motion practice, discovery, depositions, and strategic case development, with an emphasis on thorough preparation and results-driven advocacy.

Prior to private practice, Beau served as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Kendall County, where he prosecuted misdemeanor and juvenile matters and tried cases before juries and judges.

Beau earned his Juris Doctor from West Virginia University College of Law, where he concentrated in labor and employment law. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Bethany College, where he was a two-time All-Conference football player and recipient of multiple academic and leadership awards. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and North Carolina.

In his free time, Beau enjoys sports, spending time with family, and exploring new dog parks with his husky, Maya.

Prior Legal Experience
Associate Attorney, Gehris & Associates, LLC
Kendall County Assistant State’s Attorney
West Virginia University College of Law Veterans Advocacy Clinic

Academic Honors and Activities
Frank Alfred Chapman Award for Most Outstanding History Student
Kalon Leadership Scholar
National History Honor Society Member – Phi Alpha Theta
Football Scholar Student Athlete Award
President Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll
All-Conference Football Player – Offensive Line

More About Beau

Education

  • West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 2021)
  • Bethany College (B.A., History, cum laude, 2016)

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • North Carolina

Professional Affiliations

  • Illinois Defense Counsel
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Kane County Bar Association
  • DuPage County Bar Association
  • McHenry County Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • North Carolina State Bar Association