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Donald Bigham
DONALD BIGHAM
Donald Bigham was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November of 1978. He joined the Pinckneyville, DuQuoin, and Nashville Illinois law firm of Hohlt, House, DeMoss, and Johnson, a predecessor to his current firm, as an associate in 1978 and became a partner in 1982. He received his bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University in 1975 and his J.D. degree from the University of Illinois, College of Law in 1978.
Don is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. He has served as a member of the ISBA Assembly representing the 20th Judicial Circuit from 1998-2004 and from 2007- 2013. He was a member of the ISBA Real Estate Law Section Council from 1985-1989. He currently serves on the ISBA Agricultural Law Section Council and was chairman of that section council during the 2015-2016 fiscal year. He is also a member of the American Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
Don serves as attorney for several municipalities and governmental districts. His current practice focuses on estate planning, will and trust administration, municipal law, and real estate matters.
Don and his wife, Gwen, reside in Pinckneyville, Illinois. His hobbies include helping on the family farm operated by his brothers Allen and Greg.
Tyson Tanner
Tyson Tanner has been associated with the firm since June 2007 and became a partner in January 2011. Tyson graduated from DuQuoin High School in 2000, as co-valedictorian of his class. He then went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Southern Illinois University in May 2003, where he graduated as the valedictorian for the College of Liberal Arts.
Tyson then received his Juris Doctor Degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in May 2006, and was admitted to the practice of law in the state of Illinois in November 2006.
Tyson is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and American Bar Association, is a member of the Board of Directors for First National Bank in Pinckneyville, and currently serves as a board member for the Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy Center and the DuQuoin Youth Club.
Tyson Tanner
Parker Upton
Parker Upton has been associated with the firm since May 2023. He initially served as a law clerk during the summer and became an associate attorney in November 2024.
A native of Grand Island, Nebraska, Parker graduated as co-valedictorian of his high school class in 2016. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Creighton University, where he also obtained a Master of Science certificate in Organizational Leadership.
Parker received his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law in May 2024, graduating with honors. He was admitted to the practice of law in Illinois in October 2024.
He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. His practice currently focuses on estate planning and family law, with plans to expand into additional areas of law.
Parker and his wife, Sydney, live in Murphysboro, Illinois, and are actively involved in their local church. Outside the office, Parker enjoys archery, fishing, spending time with family and friends, and outdoor activities.