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| Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in: | Extensive Experience in: |
| Commercial Litigation | Corporate liability defense |
| Medical Malpractice Defense Law | Represent healthcare providers |
| Personal Injury Defense Law: General | Defense for HMO's |
| Advisory Board Member | |
| County: McLean | |
| Litigator: Yes | |
| Practice Description: Mr. Brandt has extensive experience in corporate liability defense, represention of healthcare providers, representation of healthcare entities, and representation of Fortune 500 Companies in single plaintiff, multiple plaintiff and class action setting. He has tried over 50 cases to verdict and prides himself on providing excellent leadership, a Puritan work ethic and a dedication to client needs. Notable Cases and Results: Pegram v Herdrich, 530 U.S. 211, sucessfully represented HMO. US Supreme Court found that patients could not sue their HMO EEOC v Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, represented defendant in 325-plaintiff class action alleging employment discrimination. Bar Admissions: Illinois, 1983 US District Court for Northern, Central and Southern Illinois, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court Hourly Rate: $201-$250 Retainer: Varies upon case Date of Birth: 1955 Law School: Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D. Law School Honors/Involvement: Chair, Moot Court Section Undergraduate School: University of Illinois Representative Clients: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Wal-Mart Stores, Carle Clinic Association, Illinois Central Gulf, State Farm Insurance, Eureka Co., American Home Products (listed with permission). Employment History: Livingston, Barger Brandt and Schroeder, member since 1983; managing partner Bar/Professional Association Involvement: Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel President, 2000-2001 Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Pattern Jury Instructions, 1997-2000 Editor in chief, IDC Quarterly Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel International Association of Defense Counsel Awards; Honors; Distinctions: Defense Research Institute, Exceptional Performance Citation, 2000 Community Involvement: Children's Foundation Board of directors Second Presbyterian Church Board of trustees Published Legal Writing: Mr. Brandt has published numerous articles and text in legal publications, including IDC Quarterly (past editor in chief) and the Illinois Institute of Continuing Education. Legal Lectures: Mr. Brandt has given numerous speeches in the area of trial tactics, avoiding litigation and tort reform, among other topics. Firm Description: Livingston, Barger, Brandt and Schroeder is a litigation firm with experienced trial lawyers and staff. Family: Married to Janice; two children Additional Office Locations: Champaign, Illinois Parking: Parking is available in the rear of the building. 1030982 | |
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