Our Southern Illinois office functions as a boutique litigation team, tackling complex cases on a national scale. This focus is amplified by our location within Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois – nationally recognized litigation hotspots. These counties boast the largest asbestos docket in the U.S. (Madison County) and collectively handle over 50% of all US asbestos filings, including a record-breaking $250 million verdict.
Our Southern Illinois office is a national leader in railroad litigation – representing every Class I RR and numerous short lines. The asbestos litigation team is also a national leader, managing a docket of over 500 cases for hundreds of clients across the country. In 2023 alone, nearly half (47%) of all U.S. asbestos cases (3,787 filings) were concentrated in a region encompassing Madison County, St. Clair County, and Cook County, Illinois; and the city of St. Louis, Missouri. This highlights our skill in handling complex asbestos cases nationwide.
Beyond asbestos litigation, our team offers comprehensive representation across a range of legal matters, including premises liability, property damage/environmental issues, product liability claims, class action lawsuits, pharmaceutical litigation, trucking accidents, and labor and employment disputes. This breadth of experience allows us to effectively serve clients facing diverse legal challenges.
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.
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Practice Area Specialist - Railroad Litigation
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Southern Illinois
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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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Associate
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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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Paralegal
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Southern Illinois
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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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Partner
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Southern Illinois
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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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Associate
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Southern Illinois
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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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Law Clerk
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Southern Illinois
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Amber is a member of the Tort Practice Group and focuses on complex legal issues related to toxic tort, asbestos, the railroad industry and Federal Employers' Liability A... Amber is a member of the Tort Practice Group and focuses on complex legal i... |
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Senior Counsel - Retired/Non-Practicing
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Southern Illinois
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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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Partner
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Southern Illinois
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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 - Railroad Litigation
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Southern Illinois
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Sheri provides essential support to members of the Firm's Litigation Group, including product liability, toxic tort, and railroad litigation practice groups. Sheri provides essential support to members of the Firm's Litigation Group,... |
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Partner
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Southern Illinois
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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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Paralegal
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Southern Illinois
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Kim Poole is a paralegal in the firm's Southern Illinois office. Kim Poole is a paralegal in the firm's Southern Illinois office. |
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Partner
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Southern Illinois
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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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Southern Illinois
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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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Law Clerk
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Southern Illinois
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Meghan is part of the Tort practice group, where she specializes in intricate legal matters involving toxic torts, asbestos, the railroad industry, and claims under the F... Meghan is part of the Tort practice group, where she specializes in intrica... |
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Partner
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Southern Illinois
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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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Southern Illinois
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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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