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Shaun D. Cusack was born and raised in Peoria. He began his pursuit to become a trial lawyer at Black Hawk College where he earned an Associate Degree (A.A.) in pre-law. At Black Hawk, he also received the Academic Achievement Award and was selected for Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges. Shaun then attended St. Ambrose University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in History and Political Science in 2004. After completing his undergraduate studies, Shaun remained at St. Ambrose University for one more year and earned a Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.). Shaun attended Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School graduating in 2009. While in law school, he was an honor roll student, he competed in intra school evidence mock trial, and was a member of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. Shaun was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois in 2010.. Shaun is at home in the courtroom and has achieved successful results in a wide variety of cases. He has successfully tried and won a number of jury trials. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Peoria County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.. Shaun has received many awards that reflect his drive to win for his clients. Shaun has been selected as a Leading Lawyer and Emerging Lawyer which recognizes the top 2% of attorneys under the age of 40, an honor which is voted on by his peers. Shaun has also been recognized by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys as a nationally ranked Top 10 under 40 attorney and American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys.

The Tuffentsamer Law is committed to providing top-notch legal representation to all of its clients.  Personal hands-on attention and communication combined with meticulous preparation paid to every case is what sets the Tuffentsamer Law Firm aside from all other law firms.. The Tuffentsamer Law Firm practices in personal injury, auto-accidents, workers' compensation, employment and labor law, civil rights, criminal law, DUI, real estate, business law, and, wills and estates

I was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois.   I attended the University of Illinois College of Business and upon graduation I headed down to Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale.   During my time in Carbondale I was able to volunteer for two years at the Self Help Legal Center earning recognition both years for the amount of time I provided pro bono services.   I also volunteered my time with the Immigration Detention Project at the Tri County Detention Center in Ullin, Illinois. In my third year of law school I was asked to run the Self Help Legal Center, which I gladly did.. During the summer after my first year of law school I studied abroad in Ireland (Dingle, Galway, & Dublin) and in Wales. Classes ranged from International Criminal Law to International Intellectual Property.  This five week program was one of the deciding factors in choosing which law school to attend.. During the summer after my second year of law school I obtained a license to practice law under the supervision of the Peoria County State's Attorney, Jerry Brady.  Through this license I handled the Traffic docket nearly every day which ranged from first appearances to bench trials.   I also used my license in the Misdemeanor court room where I had bench trials and handled my first jury trial which we received a favorable verdict.  I also did research for Felony cases when I wasn't in court.. With this license, I returned to the Peoria County State's Attorney's office on my winter break from school to assist in the Traffic and Misdemeanor courtrooms. I also utilized this license during my Spring semester my third year of law school when I worked with the Williamson County State's Attorney's Office in Marion, Illinois.  I worked in Traffic and Misdemeanor Courts there as well.. Upon graduation and passing the bar, I returned to central Illinios and I am honored to be working at firm that I clerked for throughout college and part of law school.  I am happy to be back in Peoria and I am working with many attorneys who teach me about all areas of the law.

As a partner at Schierer & Ritchie, LLC, I am a caring and zealous advocate. I share the value system of my partner and am committed to forming personal and caring relationships with my clients, advocating aggressively and zealously for my clients, and honing my legal skills through continued and regular professional training and education to better serve my clients.. Because the consequences can be so long lasting and drastic, when you have been accused of a crime, you don't need a good attorney. You need a great attorney.. More than anything else, I believe a great attorney views and gets to know her client as a person. She learns her client's life story and gains an understanding of the background that led to her client's current circumstance. As a person accused of a crime, you deserve to know that your representative understands you as an individual. I make sure this happens. I speak with you frequently, I make sure you understand each step of the process, and I respond to all of your inquiries in a timely fashion. And, I work hard to make sure that the prosecutor and the judge know you not just as a person accused of a crime, but as a person with a history, a family, and a life that really matters.. While our American theme is "innocent until proven guilty," it often seems this phrase should be the other way around. Make no mistake, when you have been accused of a crime, the cards are stacked against you. Because of this, you need an attorney who really knows how to aggressively represent you. I have spent more time litigating in a courtroom than most attorneys. I enjoy the advocacy of courtroom litigation. Most importantly, I listen intently to what you have to say. With me as your attorney, you will never feel there is a great argument that should have been made but wasn't. I am also an excellent collaborator. Sometimes what you need as a person who has been accused of a crime is simply the assurance that you are getting the best deal possible given your situation. I work well with all parties to make sure you are not getting a raw deal. If there is room for negotiation out there, I will find it and fit you in.. Finally, like Attorney Schierer, I work hard to fine tune my legal knowledge and my legal skills. With me as your attorney you can be assured I will be updated on the law and trained in the most recent courtroom techniques. As your attorney, I owe you the duty of competency. I strive to provide you with excellency.. Before all this began, I earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Thereafter I went on full scholarship and earned a J.D. summa cum laude from Southern Illinois University. Since then, I have been honored to join the bars of the States of Illinois, Missouri and California. As a result, I am uniquely qualified to practice in all state courts in these states and in several federal courts throughout the states.. I work in both the trial and the appellate venues of practice. I have worked on numerous misdemeanor and felony cases and have even had the pleasure of successfully arguing a criminal defense case before the Illinois Supreme Court at the age of 28.. When not working or volunteering in the community, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, exploring local cuisine, hiking the wilderness, and reading a great book.

Persuasive litigator and strategic negotiator backed by dual-state licensure (MO, IL) and practice-area expertise spanning catastrophic personal injury, federal multidistrict litigation, and civil litigation.. Professional Experience. Prior to founding The Hayden Law Firm, Amanda gained more than 15 years of experience in business and finance where she refined her skills in strategic negotiation, strategic planning, and financial analysis — all of which are crucial to helping personal injury victims successfully dispute the aggressive tactics of large insurance companies.. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Law, Amanda worked in the federal court system in multidistrict litigation where she successfully advocated for thousands of clients in multimillion-dollar lawsuits against major drug companies that produce the drugs Xarelto and Pradaxa. Amanda also served as an attorney for the fifth largest bank in the United States where she supervised and directed the equity installment pipeline for the federal tax credit portfolio of investments valued in excess of $3.6 billion dollars.

Known within the legal community as a tough and effective litigator, Shaun has been honored by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as the Plaintiff's attorney with the Most Reported Wins as well as the Most Reported Settlements in the State of Missouri. Shaun's litigation experience includes state and federal courts throughout Missouri and Illinois, Missouri and Illinois Courts of Appeal, the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court. Shaun also serves as a presiding Arbitrator for the State of Illinois. During the course of his legal career he has previously represented several Fortune 500 companies and now represents individuals in personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability and product liability matters as well as other litigation. He has served as a legal commentator for local television and radio stations. Shaun has presented several courses and lectures on topics relating to personal injury including damages, insurance, subrogation and liens.. For the last decade, Shaun has assisted the Washington University School of Law Trial Team as a volunteer coach. He has earned membership in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 organization. Shaun has served as a Barrister in the Theodore McMillian Inns of Court Society, an organization of lawyers and judges dedicated to advocating for the highest professional standards in the practice of law. Shaun earned his B.A. from Creighton University in 2000 magna cum laude. In 2003, Shaun received his Juris Doctorate from Washington University School of Law.. Call Shaun for a free consultation at.

I was born and raised in Belleville, Illinois.  I currently reside in Highland, Illinois with my wife, Wendy, and two daughters, Hayley and Hadley.. I began my legal career at the St. Clair County Public Defender’s office where I defended a full range of misdemeanor, felony, and homicide cases. As a public defender, I valuable courtroom experience and learned the art of trying a case in front a jury.. After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, I spent over 6 years as a defense attorney in the private sector where I specialized in complex civil litigation at one of the largest litigation defense firms in the St. Louis area. I have conducted hundreds of depositions in over 30 different states, argued in countless hearings, and have represented some of the largest corporations in the United States.  I have prepared cases for trial on behalf of numerous corporations in jurisdictions throughout the United States, including assisting a major corporation’s national counsel at trial in New York City, New York.. As a result of these experiences, I saw firsthand how large corporations that put profit before safety harmed people. I experienced firsthand how large corporations and their insurance companies evaluate claims made by injured persons and how they engage in legal gamesmanship to reduce an injured person’s recovery.. As a founding member of Hipskind & McAninch, I focus my practice on representing individuals injured by the tortious acts of others, including cases such as catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, pharmaceutical and medical devices and other mass torts.  I also utilize my courtroom and advocacy skills to represent those facing criminal prosecution or family turmoil such as a divorce, child custody issues and other family law matters.. Recently, I was selected as a 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star - an honor I recieved in 2015 as well. I  attended Althoff Catholic High School (1998); Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2004); Oklahoma City University School of Law (2008).

Rob Schmittgens joined the Brown and Brown team in April of 2019, devoting his practice to personal injury, focusing litigation cases, including auto collision and premises liability. Since joining the firm, Rob has made successful recoveries for hundreds of clients and handled hundreds of claims, from minor rear-end collisions, to complex, contested liability matters.. Rob is licensed to practice in both Missouri and Illinois, having passed the Missouri Bar Exam in 2016 and the Illinois Bar Exam in 2017. He is an active member of the Missouri Bar, the Illinois Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Bar Association.. Rob was born and raised in the greater St. Louis area. He attended Chaminade College Preparatory School for high school, studied political science and philosophy at Quincy University, and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law. At UMKC, Rob was an active member of the school’s nationally ranked mock trial team. For his success as a student advocate, Rob was inducted into the prestigious “Order of the Barristers” and awarded the Judge Leon S. Powell Award.. Rob’s mission is to zealously advocate for his clients. Personal injury cases are often confusing for many clients, and Rob is passionate about explaining the process to his clients while ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve.. Rob lives in St. Louis with his wife Teresa and their dogs, Dexter and Barry. In his free time, Rob enjoys playing golf, concert going, or rooting for the Blues, Cardinals, and Tottenham Hotspur.

I help individuals who have been injured by the carelessness or recklessness of others. I believe it's important and my obligation to ensure the rights of those whose lives have been damaged not only physically but also in economic and extremely personal ways because an individual, a corporation, an insurance company, a government entity, or a hospital disregarded a safety rule and needlessly endangered them. In this belief and effort I have argued before both state and federal courts on behalf of individuals, researched and drafted memoranda in premises, uninsured motorist, trucking, and Section 1983 Civil Rights cases, as well as drafted arguments on Appeal. Most of the cases handled by my office settle. However, the five lawyers in our firm, including my brother and father, are trial lawyers. In combination we have tried over 350 jury trials. I am blessed to be a part of a profession and work for a firm that strives to ensure the dignity of every human being, despite power, despite wealth, despite intellect or accomplishment.

A 100% veteran-owned and veteran-operated law firm right here in southern Illinois. We pride ourselves on staying small and focusing on our clients' specific needs. Any firm can tell you why they're different; we prefer to prove it. With upfront published pricing, flat fee and continugent options, and even discounts for first responders, military and veterans, and frontline healthcare workers, we're making legal services more accessible everyday. We even offer a charity matching program!. If we recover compensation for you in a personal injury matter, we will match your donation to a charity with up to 10% of our attorney's fee! Our record speaks for itself. From 6- and 7-figure compensation to successfully getting criminal charges dropped time and again, it's not just lip service when we say, "Small firm, big wins!". So, when choosing a law firm to help with your criminal charges, injuries, or military law issue, look no further than Crossroad Legal. Someone is available to take your call 24/7, day or night!

David M. Zevan is a St. Louis medical malpractice lawyer and personal injury attorney. He has been a lawyer for more than 20 years. Zevan received his undergraduate degree in political science and history from the University of Scranton in 1987 and his law degree from the Saint Louis University School of Law in 1991.. In 2009, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys bestowed one of its top honors — the Thomas Strong Trial Award, given annually to an attorney whose advocacy skills in difficult cases demonstrate great skill and passion for the injured — on Zevan.. The Zevan and Davidson Law Firm is one of St. Louis most awarded law firms with over 20 years of experience.  David Zevan and Kevin Davidson have a proven track record of getting results in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice trials.

Greg Klote is a founding partner of Halvorsen Klote located in St. Louis, Missouri. Greg focuses his legal practice on clients with personal injury and consumer protection (FDCPA & TCPA) matters.Greg's goal is to deliver dedicated legal representation. By combining logic with passion, Greg is able to provide his clients with first-class legal service. Greg guarantees that each client will receive the personal attention that only a small firm can offer but with the experience that a big firm delivers.

Brady was born in Alton, Illinois, and has lived in the St. Louis metropolitan area most of his life.  He currently resides in St. Louis.. Brady graduated magna cum laude from Southern Illinois University School of Law where he served as the articles editor for the law journal and as Taylor Mattis Fellow to help mentor fellow students.  He also spent time clerking for Chief Judge Catherine D. Perry.. After law school, Brady went to work as a defense attorney for some of St. Louis’ preeminent civil litigation firms.  During this time, Brady litigated numerous cases and was responsible for managing litigation on behalf of a Fortune 100 Company in both Illinois and Missouri.. Brady’s skills inside and outside of the courtroom have resulted in countless favorable results for his clients.  Most recently, Brady served as third chair in the James Reef v. Georgia Pacific LLC matter in Madison County, Illinois.  This case was a multi-million dollar toxic exposure case involving experts and witnesses around the country.  Again, Brady assisted in obtaining a favorable verdict for his client.. Brady has also argued and prevailed in Courts throughout Illinois and Missouri.  Notably, Brady garnered a favorable ruling for his client on an issue of first impression in Missouri preventing his client’s employer from terminating him during his workers’ compensation sick leave leading to a multi-million dollar settlement for his client.. As a founding member of Hipskind & McAninch, Brady focuses his practice on representing individuals involved in business disputes, those injured by the tortious acts of others including cases such as catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, pharmaceutical, and medical devices.  Brady also utilizes his courtroom and advocacy skills to represent those facing criminal prosecution or family turmoil such as a divorce, child custody issues, and other family law matters.

One of the earliest cases I took on in my new practice was a medical malpractice wrongful death case that settled a few years later for $4.6 Million dollars.  That was the largest med mal settlement in Missouri for 2007.  Since then my practice has continued to grow with a primary focus of serious personal injury cases, however, I never overlook the small cases, I still enjoy those cases just as much and love getting great results for my clients.. I was born in St Louis and grew up here and graduated in the  top 10% of my class at SLU Law School in 2002.  I spent a few years at large lawfirms learning the ropes, getting courtroom and trial experience, and defending large corporations and insurance companies.  My experiences at these defense firms was invaluable and I enjoyed my time there, however, my heart just was not in it as I am a Plaintiff's lawyer to my very core.  I prefer the role of Matt Damon in the movie the Rainmaker as opposed to Jon Voight's character.. In 2004 I started the St Louis Personal Injury Lawfirm of Sansone Law, llc.  Within the first year I began getting excellent results for my clients and absolutely love what I do and take enourmous pride in being the best trial lawyer I can become.