Mr. Calkins is an Associate at Reno & Zahm, LLP. His practice focuses on civil litigation, and appellate litigation, as well as general business matters.

A native of Illinois, Mr. Calkins received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois in 1991, where he was a member of the University of Illinois Golf Team. He received his law degree from Creighton University, Magna Cum Laude, in 1995.

Mr. Calkins is an experienced litigator, having a significant amount of trial experience, both in jury and non-jury settings. Mr. Calkins is also an accomplished appellate litigator, having briefed and argued cases before various State and Federal appellate courts, and has contributed to appellate briefs filed with the United States Supreme Court. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and Nebraska State Courts, the United States District Courts for Illinois and Nebraska, as well as the Seventh and Eight Circuit Courts of Appeal. He is a member of the Trial Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Mr. Calkins is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Winnebago County Bar Association, the Nebraska State Bar Association, and the Appellate Lawyers Association.

Business Organizations, Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Business Financing

Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution

Banking Services

Real Estate Transactions

Bankruptcy and Debtor - Creditor Issues