Mr. Thorsen practices general law, trial work, and family law. Mr. Thorsen has practiced family law for more that thirty-three years. He is experienced in all types of cases involving matrimonial problems, paternity, divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation. Mr. Thorsen is a trained, court appointed, family mediator.

With his experience in general law, and business law, he has handled several disputed marital trials involving disputes over marital property, businesses and maintenance.

Education - J.D. 1966 Northwestern University
                    A.A. 1963 Northwestern University

Admitted - 1966 Illinois; 1967 U.S. Dist Ct.(N. Dist,IL)

Employment History - Hackbert, Rooks, Pitts, Fullagar and Poust 1966-1969; Law Firm of George Barrett 1969; Law Firm of Tim J. Harrington 1969; Baskin, Server, and Minor 1970; Berry and Simmons 1970-1973; Berry, Wellman, Thorsen, and Berry 1974; Spiezer and Thorsen 1974-1978, Spiezer, Thorsen, and Ellerby 1978-1982; Canfield and Thorsen 1982-1992; Thorsen and Altamore 1992-1994; Thorsen, Altamore and Smith 1994-1995; East State Street Law Offices 1995 to present.

Representative Clients - Mr. Thorsen represents individuals and closely held corporations. In family law, most of the clients are referred to Mr. Thorsen by referrals from former clients, from legal plans, from corporations, and from unions.

Professional Associations - Winnebago County Bar Association since 1971. (Family Law Sections from the start to the present time; Mediation sections from 1992 to the present time). Member of the Illinois Bar Association since 1966. Member of the Family Law Section since 1971 to the present time.

Community Involvement - Mr. Thorsen is a member of the Board of Directors of Meet & Eat, Lifeline, Inc., and Community Kitchen, Inc.

Firm - Mr. Thorsen was one of the founders of East State Law Offices. There are several experienced attorneys offering a broad range of services to their clients. Included among the associates are attorneys whose practices emphasize small business law, criminal law, juvenile law, personal injury law, real estate law, estate planning, probate, family law, and adoption.