Overview
Audra L. Zobrist defends clients in asbestos and toxic tort products and premises liability cases. Although she represents defendants from a broad range of industries, she understands that every client is unique and has distinct business goals. These unique factors guide how she develops the appropriate legal strategy for individual clients. Her clients also depend on her vast industry knowledge to develop solutions that fit their needs.
In counseling clients, she emphasizes fact development and creative legal strategies. This has led to favorable outcomes for many clients.
In addition to her work on asbestos cases, Ms. Zobrist serves as regional defense counsel for a consumer product company involved in multi-state product liability litigation regarding talc. She also represents individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits.
Education
- ISBA Mediator/Arbitrator, 2013
- St. Louis University School of Law, J.D., 2009
- University of Illinois at Urbana, B.S. in Speech Communication, 1994
Admissions & Affiliations
- Illinois
- Missouri
Professional Associations
- Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
- Madison County (Illinois) Bar Association
Other Professional/Civic Involvement
- Madison County Women’s Law Forum
- Highland Quarterback Club, Former Board Member
- St. Paul Catholic School, Former Board Member
Practices
Results
- Obtained dismissal under Remoteness Doctrine of grandchild’s claims of toxic exposure injury against grandfather’s employer.
- Obtained Supplemental Security Income benefits re-instatement for disabled gentleman whose benefits had been terminated based on part-time sheltered work
- Obtained Social Security benefits for disabled construction worker for whom benefits had been twice denied
Honors
Honors & Awards
- Best Lawyers’ list of “Ones to Watch” (2022-2025)
