Bushnell Joins HeplerBroom as Associate
Christine Bushnell has joined HeplerBroom as an associate attorney in the firm’s Springfield office. Bushnell focuses her practice on mass torts and civil litigation. She obtained her J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland Oregon in 2016. She also holds a B.S. from Texas State University in Criminal Justice. While in law school, […]
DuChateau Re-Elected to IDC Board
James DuChateau was recently re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC). This represents Duchateau’s third term on the board of directors, where he is slated to serve until 2026. HeplerBroom, LLC enjoys a storied history with the IDC, including past presidents Troy Bozarth, Gordon Broom (retired), Jeffrey Hebrank (retired), […]
Hanson Elected President of Madison County Bar Association
On May 25, John Hanson was installed as President of the Madison County (Illinois) Bar Association. The Association of over 600 attorneys exists as both a network of legal professionals as well as a legal resource for the communities and citizens of Madison County. Hanson previously served as its Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and First and […]
HeplerBroom Welcomes 2023 Summer Associates
HeplerBroom welcomes second-year law students Ethan Bennett, Andres Garcia-Rivera, Tori Hust, and Dalila Omerovic. Bennett is a student at Washington University, Garcia-Rivera is attending Loyola University, Hust is attending Notre Dame, and Omerovic is at Saint Louis University. HB’s 12-week Summer Associate Program introduces select law students to the firm’s legal practice, business model, and […]
Bousquet Joins HeplerBroom as Partner
Patrick A. Bousquet has joined HeplerBroom as a partner in the firm’s St. Louis office. He has nearly 20 years of experience in insurance coverage, bad faith, and appellate work and advises some of the nation’s top insurance companies in these areas. He also handles complex litigation matters for insurance companies and other businesses. Bousquet […]
Varadachari is President of St. Louis County Bar Association
On Feb. 4, Bharat Varadachari was sworn in as President of the St. Louis County Bar Association. The ceremony was held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Clayton Plaza Hotel. Varadachari, a partner in the firm’s St. Louis office, focuses his practice on the defense of matters related to insurance, personal injury, and the trucking and transportation industry. […]
HB Elects Two New Partners
LaDonna Boeckman and Adam McGonigle have been elected partners of HeplerBroom LLC. Boeckman practices in the firm’s Chicago, and McGonigle is based in the St. Louis office. Boeckman, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, focuses her practice on the defense of medical and dental professionals, as well as healthcare law matters. She has been […]
Mueller is Ambassador for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
HeplerBroom’s Amanda Mueller has been selected as one of five Portrait of Hope Ambassadors for the American Cancer Society of Missouri. Mueller has made multiple appearances for the group during October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including one on Fox2 News with her husband, Brad. As a breast cancer survivor (she was diagnosed in September […]
Houser Joins HeplerBroom as Associate
Peter Houser has joined HeplerBroom as an associate attorney in the firm’s St. Louis office. Houser focuses his practice on the defense of civil litigation matters, including personal injury, automobile accidents, and premises liability. Prior to joining HeplerBroom, Houser was an Assistant Attorney General with the Missouri Attorney General’s office. He earned his J.D. from […]
Chicago Adds Insurance and Medical/Dental Malpractice Attorneys
Joseph Fay and Jesse Pollans have joined the firm’s Chicago office as associate attorneys. Fay focuses his practice on insurance matters, while Pollans focuses on medical/dental malpractice and nursing home cases. Fay obtained his J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Law in 2021. He also holds a B.A. in History from […]