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Belleville, IL 62220
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- Kurt Reitz
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Through our predecessor firms, Thompson Coburn has maintained an office in Southern Illinois since 1917, and we continue that commitment to the region.
Southern Illinois, "with less than one percent of the United States population, attracts more class actions each year than some of the nation's most populous communities" (according to the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research). Each year the number of class action cases filed in Madison County increases, even though the companies being sued generally are not even Illinois businesses and do not have a significant presence in the state. According to the same publication, "nearly every case involves attorneys who…travel to Madison County to bring their lawsuits because they consider it a favorable venue."
While many attorneys come to the area to try cases, few firms maintain offices in Southern Illinois. We have a number of seasoned trial attorneys who work from the Southern Illinois office. These attorneys have handled hundreds of cases in Southern Illinois trial courts, as well as appeals before the Fifth District Appellate Court, the Supreme Court of Illinois and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
The attorneys in our Southern Illinois office are particularly skilled regarding class actions involving product liability, FELA, labor and retaliatory discharge issues, and the Railway Labor Act. Clients also can work with the class action attorneys in our St. Louis office who have significant experience in class actions involving insurance companies and financial institutions.
When you want attorneys with experience in a challenging venue, Thompson Coburn is the firm to choose.
News
Thompson Coburn recognized as one of the most philanthropic companies in St. Louis
Kurt Reitz made a Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
Congratulations to our 2021 Best Lawyers ‘Lawyers of the Year’ and ‘Ones to Watch’
Ryan Russell Kemper named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list
Charity ‘Wall of Backpacks’ stuns Project Backpack founder
Ryan Russell Kemper to head United Way fundraising effort
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2016
Thompson Coburn adds associates across four offices
Thompson Coburn secures Illinois appellate victory for community hospital
Thompson Coburn wins Illinois Supreme Court victory for ExxonMobil Coal
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Practice Area Specialist - Railroad Litigation
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Cori Barnes is a practice area specialist in the Firm's railroad litigation practice. Cori Barnes is a practice area specialist in the Firm's railroad litigation... |
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Counsel
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Crystal has years of experience defending large corporations in civil litigation. Crystal has years of experience defending large corporations in civil litig... |
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Jayci is a member of the Litigation Group and represents clients in the areas of products liability, toxic torts, personal injury and railroad litigation. Jayci is a member of the Litigation Group and represents clients in the are... |
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Mike is a paralegal in the Firm's railroad litigation practice. Mike is a paralegal in the Firm's railroad litigation practice. |
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Misty represents companies facing litigation in high-risk venues across the Midwest. Misty represents companies facing litigation in high-risk venues across the... |
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Ken is a member of the Litigation Group and practices in the areas of products liability, toxic torts, personal injury and railroad litigation. Ken is a member of the Litigation Group and practices in the areas of produ... |
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Associate
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Lindsay handles general commercial litigation matters, focusing on railroad litigation, product liability, and toxic torts. Lindsay handles general commercial litigation matters, focusing on railroad... |
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Paralegal
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Danette is a paralegal in the Railroad and Toxic Tort litigation departments. Danette is a paralegal in the Railroad and Toxic Tort litigation department... |
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Senior Counsel - Retired/Non-Practicing
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Tom has achieved significant results for clients facing major litigation in state and federal courts across the region. Tom has achieved significant results for clients facing major litigation in... |
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Associate
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Erik practices in the Litigation Group, with an emphasis on products liability, toxic torts, and railroad litigation. Erik practices in the Litigation Group, with an emphasis on products liabil... |
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Practice Area Specialist - Product Liability/Mass Tort Litigation
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Sheri is a practice area specialist for the Firm's product liability and mass tort litigation practice groups. Sheri is a practice area specialist for the Firm's product liability and ma... |
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Kevin is a litigation partner focusing in the areas of asbestos, toxic tort, personal injury, products liability, and railroad litigation. Kevin is a litigation partner focusing in the areas of asbestos, toxic tort... |
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Associate
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Ray protects clients across the country from consumer class actions. Ray protects clients across the country from consumer class actions. |
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Partner
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Kurt is experienced in the defense of personal injury and property damage litigation including FELA, trucking, product liability, class action and mass tort litigation. Kurt is experienced in the defense of personal injury and property damage l... |
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Paralegal
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Allison Schroeder is a paralegal in the Firm's railroad litigation practice. Allison Schroeder is a paralegal in the Firm's railroad litigation practice... |
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Partner
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Erick is a litigation partner in the Firm's Southern Illinois office. Erick is a litigation partner in the Firm's Southern Illinois office. |
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Associate
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Mike practices in the Litigation Group, with an emphasis on products liability, toxic torts, railroad litigation and business litigation. Mike practices in the Litigation Group, with an emphasis on products liabil... |
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