Former Indiana Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joins HeplerBroom

Patrick Becht has joined HeplerBroom as an associate in the Hammond, Indiana, office. Becht is a highly motivated and talented trial attorney and trusted legal counselor. His practice includes complex civil litigation, commercial transactions, and general corporate representation. He obtained his LL.M. and J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2014 and […]

Kuchar Elected to IDC Board

Tara Kuchar was recently elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC). HeplerBroom, LLC enjoys a storied history with the IDC, including past presidents Troy Bozarth, Anne Oldenburg, and Aleen Tiffany (all current partners in the firm). In addition, five now retired partners […]

Davis Helps Educate Missouri Bar Association Members on Key Antitrust Trends

Glenn Davis was one of two featured speakers at the Missouri Bar Association’s Antitrust/Merger and Acquisitions Spring Committee Meeting. His presentation covered recent federal and state government enforcement trends, emerging price fixing issues in algorithmic and AI-driven price setting as coordination-facilitating devices, and recent developments in antitrust class action litigation. Davis, a partner in the […]

Hamilton Appointed Appellate Court Judge by Missouri Governor

HeplerBroom is proud to announce that Kathleen Hamilton has been appointed to serve as a Judge for the Missouri Court of Appeals – Eastern District by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe. She was among three nominees submitted by the state Appellate Judicial Commission. Hamilton, a partner in the firm’s St. Louis office, has focused her practice […]

St. Louis Adds New Associate Attorney

Anthony Tretter has joined HeplerBroom as an associate in the St. Louis office. He will focus on defending clients in motor vehicle accidents and premises and products liability matters. His goal is to provide clients with personalized support that is clear and concise. Tretter obtained his J.D. from Saint Louis University in 2025. He also […]

Fowler Inducted into Prestigious Trial Lawyers Association

On October 11, Meg Fowler was inducted into the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) at its annual meeting, which was held in Washington, D.C. The College is an invitation-only fellowship of exceptional trial lawyers from the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico who have demonstrated the highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, […]

Feldman Joins St. Louis Office as an Associate

Seth R. Feldman has joined HeplerBroom’s St. Louis office as an associate attorney. Feldman defends business and corporate matters, including trucking & transportation and products liability cases, as well as motor vehicle accidents. He is also an adjunct faculty member for Saint Louis University’s School for Professional Studies, where he draws on his legal and […]

Varadachari Selected to Board of Governors of State Bar Association

Bharat Varadachari has been selected to serve a three-year-term on The Missouri Bar Board of Governors for District 11 (City of St. Louis). The Missouri Bar is the mandatory statewide organization for all lawyers practicing in Missouri. Its mission is to improve the legal profession, the administration of justice, and the law on behalf of […]

Davis Appointed Co-Chair of Missouri Bar Committee

Glenn Davis has been appointed co-chair of the Missouri Bar’s Antitrust, Mergers and Acquisitions Committee for the coming year. Davis, a partner in the firm’s St. Louis office, is committed to delivering creative and efficient results in dynamic business disputes and transactions, including complex antitrust challenges. His mission is to provide high-quality, cost-effective, and innovative […]

Chicago Office Adds New Asbestos Associate

Chad Cracraft has joined HeplerBroom as an associate in the Chicago office. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, with an emphasis on defending asbestos and toxic tort matters. Cracraft obtained his J.D. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in 2023. He also holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California-Los […]