The law firm traces its roots back to the 1960's, when Harris Fawell began the private practice of law. For many years the firm rented offices above the Bank of Naperville, at 5th and Washington. In 1972, the law firm moved to the Scott House, which was the Beidelman family home at that time, at 101 North Washington Street. The law firm was known as Fawell, James and Brooks from 1972 through 1990. By then, Harris Fawell was finishing his third term as the U.S. Congressman from Naperville. The firm practiced primarily in local government, real estate and business law for many years.
