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.
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.
Recognition & Professional Affiliations
SUPER
LAWYERS
2026
Super Lawyers®
Selected 2024–2026
American Bar Association
CBA
CHICAGO
BAR
ASSOCIATION
Chicago Bar Association
ILLINOIS STATE
BAR ASSOCIATION
Illinois State Bar Association
ILLINOIS
TRUCKING
ASSOCIATION
Illinois Trucking Association
Illinois State Wireless Association
Wireless Infrastructure Association

Illinois Truck Enforcement Association
Association of
Lawyers
Defending
Business
DRI—Lawyers Representing Business