Reda | Ciprian | Magnone, LLC was founded by Ed Reda, John Ciprian, and Richard Magnone in 2003. The three founders had worked together for many years prior to the founding of the firm. Our offices have grown from that time to include six attorneys.
Ed Reda obtained a Law Degree, magna cum laude, from DePaul University in 1976 and a B.S. in Finance from DePaul University in 1973. Ed is a member of the Illinois and Chicago Bar Associations as well as a Justinian Society of (Italian) Lawyers.
John Ciprian obtained a Law Degree from DePaul University in 1993 and a B.A. in Theatre from Miami of Ohio in 1988. John practices primarily in the areas of probate, real estate and estate planning. His goal is to provide professional services to his clients without compromising his own values. John Ciprian is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association.
Richard Magnone obtained a Law Degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1996 and a B.S. in Accounting, magna cum laude, from Marquette University in 1993. Rich is in charge of most of the firm’s technology and often speaks to the public, other attorneys, and real estate professionals on various topics including real estate, landlord tenant law, fair housing, estate planning, and technology. Richard is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association.
Carla Fiessinger obtained a Law Degree from Loyola University in 2004 and a B.A. from Indiana University in 2001. Carla was a trainer for the Loyola Law School prob bono guardian ad litem project. She has served as guardian ad litem on a number of cases in Cook County. Carla is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association.
James Tozzi obtained a Law Degree from DePaul University in 1998, a masters degree in Library Science from Dominican University, and B.A. from DePaul University in 1994 in Education. Jim spent two years as a clerk for an Illinois Appellate Court Judge before joining the firm as an associate about three years ago. He is an adjunct professor of appellate advocacy at Loyola University School of Law. James Tozzi is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association.
Robert Cooper is the newest addition to the firm, having joined us in December, 2009.
