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John Hipskind

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Licensed for 13 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Personal Injury

Language

English

About

I was born and raised in Belleville, Illinois.  I currently reside in Highland, Illinois with my wife, Wendy, and two daughters, Hayley and Hadley. I began my legal career at the St. Clair County Public Defender’s office where I defended a full range of misdemeanor, felony, and homicide cases. As a public defender, I valuable courtroom experience and learned the art of trying a case in front a jury.After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, I spent over 6 years as a defense attorney in the private sector where I specialized in complex civil litigation at one of the largest litigation defense firms in the St. Louis area. I have conducted hundreds of depositions in over 30 different states, argued in countless hearings, and have represented some of the largest corporations in the United States.  I have prepared cases for trial on behalf of numerous corporations in jurisdictions throughout the United States, including assisting a major corporation’s national counsel at trial in New York City, New York.    As a result of these experiences, I saw firsthand how large corporations that put profit before safety harmed people. I experienced firsthand how large corporations and their insurance companies evaluate claims made by injured persons and how they engage in legal gamesmanship to reduce an injured person’s recovery. As a founding member of Hipskind & McAninch, I focus my practice on representing individuals injured by the tortious acts of others, including cases such as catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, pharmaceutical and medical devices and other mass torts.  I also utilize my courtroom and advocacy skills to represent those facing criminal prosecution or family turmoil such as a divorce, child custody issues and other family law matters. Recently, I was selected as a 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star - an honor I recieved in 2015 as well. I  attended Althoff Catholic High School (1998); Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2004); Oklahoma City University School of Law (2008). 

Practices Areas

Personal Injury

Language

English

Contact

Hipskind & McAninch, LLC5111 West Main Street, Suite 100Belleville, IL, 62226

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Laura
February 4, 2016

I was referred to Brady McAninch and John Hipskind to handle a personal litigation matter. Before I had a chance to contact John and Brady; they received my information by the referring party and emailed me asking how he could help. Throughout the whole process John and Brady were extremely professional, upfront and weren’t going to settle for any nonsense from the opposing party. They always returned any messages promptly and provided a step by step process for the case which resulted in a quick, favorable resolution. I highly recommend John and Brady to handle any situation you might find yourself involved in. They both made us feel like we were a priority.

Tim
May 17, 2015

John has helped me in a case that was a struggle to get win. With his legal knowledge and capabilities we've won. Thanks John!

Laura
February 4, 2016

I was referred to Brady McAninch and John Hipskind to handle a personal litigation matter. Before I had a chance to contact John and Brady; they received my information by the referring party and emailed me asking how he could help. Throughout the whole process John and Brady were extremely professional, upfront and weren’t going to settle for any nonsense from the opposing party. They always returned any messages promptly and provided a step by step process for the case which resulted in a quick, favorable resolution. I highly recommend John and Brady to handle any situation you might find yourself involved in. They both made us feel like we were a priority.

Tim
May 17, 2015

John has helped me in a case that was a struggle to get win. With his legal knowledge and capabilities we've won. Thanks John!

Laura
February 4, 2016

I was referred to Brady McAninch and John Hipskind to handle a personal litigation matter. Before I had a chance to contact John and Brady; they received my information by the referring party and emailed me asking how he could help. Throughout the whole process John and Brady were extremely professional, upfront and weren’t going to settle for any nonsense from the opposing party. They always returned any messages promptly and provided a step by step process for the case which resulted in a quick, favorable resolution. I highly recommend John and Brady to handle any situation you might find yourself involved in. They both made us feel like we were a priority.

Tim
May 17, 2015

John has helped me in a case that was a struggle to get win. With his legal knowledge and capabilities we've won. Thanks John!