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   3Lee W. BarronAlton(618) 462-9160Barronatty@aol.comBarronatty@aol.comLee W Barron - Law Officewww.leewbarron.comwww.leewbarron.comEmployment Law: EmployeeInsurance LitigationBusiness LawFederal Court Litigation
Lee W. BarronBarronatty@aol.com
Lee W Barron - Law Officehttp://www.leewbarron.com
305 State St
Alton IL 62002-6134
Ph.(618) 462-9160 Fx.(618) 462-9167
Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in:    Extensive Experience in:
Employment Law: Employee    Insurance Litigation
    Business Law
    Federal Court Litigation
Advisory Board Member
County:  Madison
Litigator:  Yes

Practice Description:  Mr. Barron maintains a solo practice representing individuals and small to medium size businesses in litigation and potential litigation situations. His practice is generally limited to resolution of employment, insurance coverage and business disputes. While he has tried cases throughout the Midwest, his practice is generally limited to the Greater St. Louis area, including Southern Illinois. He is available to provide fully independent sexual and racial harassment investigations.

Notable Cases and Results:  
  • Heldebrand v. Roadmaster, represented plaintiff in workers compensation retaliatory discharge case. Verdict for plaintiff $1,100,000.

  • Steck v. American Community Service, represented plaintiff in public policy retaliatory discharge case. Verdict for plaintiff, $600,000

  • Doe v. K Mart, represented plaintiff in inadequate security case, jury verdict for plaintiff $1,625,000

  • Decker v. Dominos Pizza, represented plaintiff in inadequate security case, verdict for plaintiff $300,000

  • Heal v. Country Companies, represented plaintiff in disability insurance bad faith and consumer fraud claim, veridct for plaintiff $650,000

  • Jersey State Bank v. Internal Revenue Service, represented plaintiff bank regarding IRS lien dispute. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with Bank's position regarding priority of liens. Confidential post verdict resolution of race discrimination case with $5,000,000 jury verdict.


    • Bar Admissions:  
    Illinois, 1987
    Missouri, 1987
    United States District Court Southern District of Illinois, 1987
    United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 1988
    United States District Court, Central District of Illinois, 1989
    United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1990

    Hourly Rate:  $150 to $200 an hour.

    Retainer:  Varies per case; $3,500 to $7,500 is typical.

    Date of Birth:  1954

    Law School:  Washington University of St. Louis School of Law,J.D.
    Law School Honors/Involvement:  American Bar Association Client Counseling Competition, national and international champion

    Undergraduate School:  Principia College, Elsah, Illinois

    Employment History:  
    Cleveland Cobras (professional soccer).
    Rivendell School (program coordinator residential program for children labeled abused, neglected and delinquent).
    Murray State University (director of campus recreation).
    United States District Judge, William L. Beatty, law clerk.
    Strang and Barron, attorneys at law.
    The Lakin Law Firm.
    Lee W. Barron, P.C.

    Bar/Professional Association Involvement:  
    National Employment Lawyers Association
    Bar Association of the Central and Southern District of Illinois
    National Institute of Trial Advocacy instructor
    American Bar Association
    Missouri Bar Association
    American Trial Lawyers Association

    Community Involvement:  
    Youth soccer coach for local select club soccer teams

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