Chicago Adds Associate Attorney
Chelsea L. Caldwell has joined the Chicago office as an associate attorney. Caldwell focuses her practice on the defense of medical and dental malpractice, nursing home, and professional liability matters. She has extensive litigation and trial experience, including first and second chair verdicts in Cook and its collar counties. She has been selected to the […]
Hepler Celebrates 50 Years at the Firm
HeplerBroom staff gathered recently to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Larry Hepler joining the firm. [At the time Hepler was hired, the firm was known as the Burroughs Law Firm. The name changed multiple times over the years as partners joined or left, but since 1975 “Hepler” and “Broom” have always been part of it. (Gordon […]
HeplerBroom Welcomes Three Summer Associates
HeplerBroom is thrilled to announce the addition of three talented second-year law students to its 2021 Class of Summer Associates! Welcome Peyton Hagerman from the University of Illinois, Megan Janowiak from Chicago-Kent College of Law, and Matthew Suddarth from St. Louis University. Our eight-week Summer Associate Program provides an opportunity to dive into legal practice, engage with mentors, and explore various areas. This summer promises to be an enriching experience with challenging work and vibrant social events.
Updated HeplerBroom Covid-19 Response
HeplerBroom is pleased to announce that its physical offices have reopened. While the health and safety of our clients, employees, and families remain our top priority, HeplerBroom attorneys and staff are returning to our offices on full-time or modified schedules. Our offices are open to visitors and clients with scheduled appointments, with appropriate screening of visitors and […]
Jansen Recognized by IDC for Role in Appellate Win
Sarah Jansen has been recognized by the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) for her key role in a recent favorable appellate court ruling. Jansen was cited for her “pivotal” writing in the appellee’s brief. The underlying case was a wrongful death action. The trial court found appellees had no contractual or common law duty to clean […]
HeplerBroom Covid-19 Update
HeplerBroom is pleased to announce that its physical offices have reopened. While the health and safety of our clients, employees, and families remain our top priority, HeplerBroom attorneys and staff are returning to our offices on full-time or modified schedules. Our offices are open to visitors and clients with scheduled appointments, with appropriate screening of visitors and […]
DuChateau Named Editor In Chief Of Legal Journal
James DuChateau has been named Editor in Chief of IDC Quarterly, the journal of the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC). IDC is the premier organization of defense attorneys in Illinois. Its mission is to advance the interests of the defense bar by ensuring civil justice with integrity, civility, and professional competence. IDC Quarterly is distributed not only to IDC members, […]
Hammond Office Adds Additional Insurance Attorney
Andrew B. Symns has joined HeplerBroom as an associate attorney in the firm’s Hammond office. Symns focuses his practice on insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. He also has experience in patent law. Symns obtained his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School (n/k/a UIC John Marshall Law School) in 2015. He also holds an […]
Asbestos Team Adds Two Attorneys
Taylor A. Harris and M. Colleen LaVelle have joined HeplerBroom’s asbestos and toxic tort teams. Both attorneys are associates in the firm’s St. Louis office. Harris obtained her J.D. from St. Louis University School of Law in 2017. She also holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of West Georgia, graduating magna cum laude. While […]
Illinois Government Responses to Covid-19 – Updated 1/19/2021
As Illinois navigates the ongoing challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, significant updates are unfolding. The state is moving into Phase 1B of its vaccine rollout, prioritizing those aged 65 and older, while some regions are transitioning from Tier 3 to Tier 2 restrictions. Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot has extended the stay-at-home order, emphasizing the importance of safety. Schools are also adapting, with Chicago Public Schools beginning to welcome students back for in-person learning. Discover how these developments impact public health, education, and the legal landscape in Illinois as the state continues to respond to this unprecedented crisis.