I graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1988. While in law school I was invited to join the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, which is limited to the top 10% of law school students. I have practiced law in Illinois and Missouri for over 20 years. Prior to joining the firm, I was a partner at a litigation defense firm located in Edwardsville, IL.
In 2003 I joined the firm as lead partner in the Personal Injury department. In addition to the Personal Injury Litigation department, I am also the lead partner in the Medical Malpractice and Products Liability departments, which includes Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation.
With my extensive trial experience I have obtained one of Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s Top 10 Verdicts of the Year. Recently, we have obtained Vioxx and Bextra settlements for our clients in excess of $7 million, as well as over $4.5 million in settlements for Illinois coal miners in claims against respirator manufacturers.
In my limited free time, I’m an avid sports enthusiast. I enjoy coaching my daughters in soccer, volleyball and softball.
Education
Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Illinois, 1988, J.D.
Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, 1985, B.S.
Bar Admissions
Illinois, 1988
Missouri, 1989
U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 1988
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2001
Professional Associations and Memberships
American Association for Justice
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Madison County Bar Association
St. Clair County Bar Association
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
St. Louis County Bar Association
The Bar Association of the Central/Southern District Courts of Illinois
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