HeplerBroom Names Zobrist Partner

Audra Zobrist has been named a partner of HeplerBroom LLC. Zobrist attributes much of her success in the practice of law, as well as in life in general, to the philosophy she learned years ago while working in guest relations at Disney World: Going above and beyond is the minimum. “To go beyond expectations may […]

Collins Joins HeplerBroom as Associate Attorney

Timothy P. Collins has joined HeplerBroom as an associate attorney in the firm’s Chicago office. Collins focuses his practice on commercial and insurance coverage litigation, with an emphasis on creditor’s rights, real property and business disputes, and general corporate matters. In addition to his litigation background, Collins advises clients on estate planning matters, residential and […]

HeplerBroom Sponsors International Insurance Fraud Investigators’ Conference

HeplerBroom was one of the sponsors for the recent IASIU (International Association of Special Investigation Units) 2021 Seminar & Expo. The seminar, which was held in Orlando, focused on Insurance Fraud. HeplerBroom’s Eric Moch, who writes the regular “Law Update” column for SIU Today (IASIU’s professional journal) represented the firm at the seminar.

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 welcomes second-year law students Peyton Hagerman, Megan Janowiak, and Matthew Suddarth to its 2021 Class of Summer Associates. Hagerman is a student at the University of Illinois, Janowiak is attending Chicago-Kent College of Law, and Suddarth is at St. Louis University School of Law. HB’s eight-week Summer Associate Program introduces select law students to […]

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 […]