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Adam S. McGonigle

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Adam S. McGonigle is an experienced trial attorney who focuses his practice on defending individuals, businesses, and insurers in cases involving automobile and truck accidents, products and premises liability, insurance coverage, and asbestos, benzene, and silica exposures.

Mr. McGonigle has extensive litigation and trial experience in some of the most difficult defense jurisdictions in the country.

  • College of William & Mary School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2013
  • University of Kansas, B.A. in Political Science, 2010

 

Law School Honors/Involvement

  • William & Mary Law Review
    • Lead Articles Editor
  • Missouri
  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Courts for the
    • Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
    • Southern District of Illinois

 

Professional Associations

  • Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
  • Illinois Trucking Organization
  • Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
  • Missouri Trucking Organization
  • St. Louis County Bar Association
    • Executive Committee
McGonigle and Andersson Win Summary Judgment in St. Louis Motor Vehicle Accident Case
November 7, 2024
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Jury Returns Defense Verdict for HeplerBroom Clients in Less Than an Hour
September 20, 2024
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Varadachari and McGonigle Secure Defense Verdict for Client in St. Louis City Personal Injury Trial
December 19, 2023
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Court Awards Costs to HeplerBroom’s Client After McGonigle Secures Reduced Verdict
November 22, 2022
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Varadachari and McGonigle Receive Favorable Verdict in Jury Trial
December 2, 2021
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Varadachari and McGonigle Earn Defense Verdict
November 19, 2021
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Lytle and McGonigle Secure Substantially Reduced Award
June 17, 2021
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  • Secured defense verdict after 38 minutes of jury deliberations in slip-and-fall case with serious injuries. Plaintiff’s demand was $900,000.
  • Obtained favorable verdict in admitted liability automobile accident case. Court awarded costs to McGonigle’s client after jury returned award of only $6,500, which was less than the pre-trial offer of judgment. Plaintiff had asked for $100,000.
  • Obtained defense verdict for dairy company in wrongful death case arising out of truck/automobile accident (second chair; Peoria County, Illinois). Plaintiff asked for $15 million. Defense proved co-defendant truck driver was not defendant’s agent.
  • Obtained court order requiring plaintiff to pay $30,000 in defense costs in asbestos case after plaintiff sought to dismiss case on eve of trial after her expert was stricken.
  • Secured favorable jury verdict in trip-and-fall case. Plaintiff asked for $1 million. Jury returned verdict for substantially less than Plaintiff’s medical bills after defense proved comparative fault.
  • Secured summary judgment for insurance company in matter involving insurance policy purchased after insured’s vehicle was stolen.
  • Obtained favorable jury verdict in admitted liability rear-end auto accident case involving severe and permanent head injury. Plaintiff asked for $5 million; jury returned verdict for $150,000.
  • Best Lawyers’ list of “Ones to Watch” (2021-2026)
  • Missouri Lawyers Media
    • Top Defense Wins of 2024 (Co-recipient)
HB Elects Two New Partners
January 5, 2023
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HeplerBroom Attorneys Honored with Inclusion on Best Lawyers List
August 18, 2022
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HeplerBroom Attorneys Honored with Inclusion on Best Lawyers Lists
August 24, 2021
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McGonigle Among Featured Speakers at Chicago Insurance Claims Conference
July 17, 2025
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McGonigle Leads Panel Discussion About Settlement Values with Insurance Claims Professionals
April 18, 2024
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Three HeplerBroom Attorneys Play Key Roles at Asbestos Conference
September 20, 2023
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Confusing Jury Instructions Create Unexpected Liability for Trucking Brokers and Shippers
February 28, 2023
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Blog
Vehicle Infotainment System Data Cannot be Overlooked
February 4, 2021
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Blog
Illinois Department of Insurance Cannot Decide Owner-Operator Employment Dispute, Appeals Court Rules
August 6, 2020
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Missouri Legislature Turns Eyes to Punitive Damages
January 30, 2020
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Reda and McGonigle Publish Article on Data Downloads for Vehicles Involved in Accidents
October 21, 2021
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Reda and McGonigle Publish Article on Data Downloads for Vehicles Involved in Accidents
October 19, 2021
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