Frank Lynch is a plaintiffs’ personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney. He is recognized for his unique depth, experience, and knowledge of personal and work injury litigation along with his strong dedication to facing issues in the community. A 1983 graduate of the SIU School of Law, Frank began his career as a litigator for the in-house insurance defense firm serving First Financial Insurance Company and Special Insurance Services in Springfield, Illinois. In 1986, he joined the statewide defense firm Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, where he represented insurers in automobile, premises, liquor, medical malpractice, and professional liability cases. He was made a partner at the firm in 1994.
In 1997, Frank joined Bruce Beeman and Randy Wolter to form a Plaintiffs’ Litigation and Tort practice. As a member of the Trial Law Institute and Diversity Law Institute, Frank has secured numerous seven-figure verdicts and settlements, including—with Bruce Beeman—the largest jury verdict in Sangamon County history: over $24 million in an automobile-accident case.
Frank has been recognized by being named as an Illinois Leading Lawyer, by the Leading Lawyers Network, an Illinois Super Lawyer, by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine, and one of the top lawyers in Illinois, as published in Chicago Lawyer.He holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer-review rating, and because of his rating, Wolter, Beeman, Lynch, & Dennis, LLP is an AV rated law firm. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a Barrister of the Lincoln/Douglas Inn of Court.
Beyond his legal work, Frank is deeply involved in his community. A member of the National Association of Eagle Scouts, he served on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Central Illinois from 2013–2026 and served as the Board Chair for 2017-2018. For several years he served as a United Way Community Fund panel volunteer. Because of this, Frank has been honored as the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education Volunteer of the Year (2014) and the Springfield Good as Gold Distinguished Volunteer of the Year (2016). For several years, Frank has also served as President of the Sangamon County Emergency Food and Shelter Program and continues as a board member. He is an active donor, sponsor, and volunteer for Springfield Helping Hands Homeless Shelter, the Boys & Girls Club, and MERCY Communities. Additionally, he is a past Board Member, Trustee, and Board President of the Springfield YMCA.
Office:
1001 South 6th St., Springfield, IL 62704
