Founder & Trial Attorney

Raphael D. Strzelecki

Illinois, Trial Bar · Northern District of Illinois

Raphael represents closely held businesses, contractors, transportation companies, wireless infrastructure companies, property owners and individuals in state and federal courts.

Admissions

  • Illinois 2004
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar 2014

Education

  • New York Law School, J.D. 2001
  • University of Illinois Chicago, B.A. 1997

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers®
    Selected 2024, 2025 & 2026

Languages

  • English · Polish

Raphael D. Strzelecki founded RDS Law to provide experienced, hands-on representation in consequential disputes. He represents closely held businesses, contractors, transportation companies, wireless infrastructure companies, property owners and individuals in Illinois state and federal courts.

His practice centers on four areas: business, commercial litigation and transportation law; construction and real estate law; probate, trust and estate litigation; and personal injury. Whether the matter calls for an early negotiated solution, decisive motion practice or a contested hearing, Raphael begins with the same questions: What is truly at stake? Where is the leverage? What result makes sense for the client?

A client should understand the strategy, the risks and the objective—not merely receive updates after something happens.

Clients work directly with Raphael throughout the engagement. That continuity keeps the legal strategy connected to the facts, the client's priorities and the changing realities of the dispute.

Raphael D. Strzelecki, Founder and Trial Attorney at RDS Law

Firm Operations & Client Services

Tanya Turley

Firm Operations & Client Services Coordinator

Tanya Turley serves as Firm Operations & Client Services Coordinator at RDS Law. She supports client intake, scheduling, billing coordination, matter administration, digital communications, and the firm's day-to-day operations. Working closely with the firm's attorney, Tanya helps ensure that inquiries receive timely attention, information remains organized, and administrative matters move forward efficiently.

Tanya brings experience in project management, client relations, and business operations. Her background coordinating teams, timelines, budgets, and vendors has strengthened her ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate operational needs, and communicate effectively.

At RDS Law, Tanya applies that organized and proactive approach to improving client service and firm workflow. Her work provides the operational support that allows the firm's attorney to remain focused on legal strategy, preparation, and advocacy.

Tanya earned her Bachelor of Business Administration, with a minor in Digital Marketing, from Judson University.

Tanya Turley, Firm Operations & Client Services Coordinator at RDS Law

Recognition & Professional Affiliations

SUPER

LAWYERS

2026

Super Lawyers®

Selected 2024–2026

ABA

American Bar Association

THE
CBA

CHICAGO

BAR

ASSOCIATION

Chicago Bar Association

ILLINOIS STATE

BAR ASSOCIATION

Illinois State Bar Association

ILLINOIS

TRUCKING

ASSOCIATION

Illinois Trucking Association

ISWA

Illinois State Wireless Association

Wireless Infrastructure Association logo

Wireless Infrastructure Association

Illinois Truck Enforcement Association logo

Illinois Truck Enforcement Association

dri

Association of

Lawyers

Defending

Business

DRI—Lawyers Representing Business