Meet the Attorneys

Jerry began practicing law in 1976 after passing the Illinois Bar. He attended Illinois State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History. He then received his Juris Doctorate from The University of Memphis in 1976. Jerry’s area of concentration includes personal injury, worker’s compensation, major civil litigation and criminal defense, divorce, family law, traffic issues, wills and estates, and various other general litigation as well as municipal and governmental representation. 

He has countless hours of experience in the courtroom. He is sought out for his great reputation and service. His corporate accounts include Quincy Township, the Village of Ursa, and the Town of New Canton. Jerry is a member of the Illinois Township Attorneys, Illinois State Bar Association, and Adams County Bar Association, and is a Past President of the Adams County Bar Association. 

Jerry is married to Laura (Grayson) Timmerwilke and they have two (2) children: Jill and John. Jill is a grant administrator who lives with her husband, an Army helicopter pilot, and their daughter in El Paso, Texas. John received his doctorate from the University of Florida in physics and is employed at IBM in Research Development in New York.  

Jerry is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the University of Memphis Alumni Association. He is an avid tennis player, jogger/walker, and occasional golfer. 

Contact Jerry directly at gtimmerwilke@bwtlaw.com

Denny started practicing in 1995 after earning his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law. He attended Western Illinois University where he received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in political science. While attending WIU, Denny was admitted into several National Honor Societies and fraternities, including Blue Key, Outstanding College Students of America, Phi Sigma Alpha, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Theta Kappa, and Mortar Board. While attending Western Illinois University, Denny was also a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity.   

During his summer and holiday breaks, Denny clerked for the Eighth Judicial Circuit Judges as well as at this law firm, which gave him invaluable experience. Upon graduation from southern Illinois University School of Law, Denny joined the firm full-time. His areas of legal concentration include divorce and family law, personal injury, worker’s compensation, criminal law, civil litigation, and traffic matters, including DUI charges. 

He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Adams County Bar Association, Ursa Lion’s Club, Mendon Masonic Lodge No. 449, Scottish Rite, Ansar Shriner’s Skeeter Patrol, and the Sodbusters Fundraising Committee. 

Denny has two sons, Devin and Noah.  He is a dirt late-model racer, and when he is not in the courtroom, you can likely find him on the Tri-State area racetracks. He is a member of the UMP Late Model Dirt Track Racing Association and the IMCA Racing Association.  

Contact Denny directly at dwoodworth@bwtlaw.com