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To learn more about Hennessy & Roach services, reach us at:

Chicago:       312-346-5310
Fax:                312-346-5330

St. Louis:      314-231-0770
Fax:                314-231-0990

Springfield:  217-726-0037
Fax:                217-726-0137
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140 S Dearborn St.,   7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603

• B.S. Economics–Saint Louis University 1994-Dean’s Scholar
  Pre-law Scholar’s Program
• J. D. - Southern Illinois University 1997
• Admitted to practice in Illinois in 1997, Missouri in 2005

Practice Areas

Defense of workers compensation case, environmental law

Adjunct Professor

University of Illinois, Springfield - 1996; Environmental Studies: National Environmental Policy Act

Professional Affiliations

Illinois State Bar Association
Missouri State Bar Association

Social Affiliations

Center of Creative Arts (COCA) Associates Board – An organization engaged in bringing arts education to children from all socio-economic backgrounds.

Significant Arbitration Decisions

1. Aaron Meyer v. SBC Communications (04 WC 13648 consolidated)

The Petitioner filed six separate claims of injury against SBC Communications for alleged injuries to his lumbar spine. The risk of trial exposure was more than $200,000 in medical expenses and TTD benefits. The cases were tried under Section 19(b), thus permanency was not an issue. Through careful cross examination based on a thorough review of the medical evidence, the Petitioner contradicted his own testimony on several occasions and could not explain the discrepancies in his testimony. The arbitrator found the Petitioner to be not credible and denied the Petitioner’s claims for compensation. This matter was appealed by the Petitioner and the Arbitrator's ruling overturned by the Commission. The case is currently on appeal to the Circuit Court.

2. Tammy Barnes v. The Fountain Nursing Home (01 WC 37971)

The Petitioner claimed she was injured while lifting a patient. Respondent denied claim, but offered nuisance value settlement. The Petitioner opted for trial. The Arbitrator denied the Petitioner’s claim for compensation.

3. Donna Bangert v. Community Care Systems (04 WC 41506)

The Petitioner suffered a work related injury, and benefits were paid accordingly. After being released at MMI, the Petitioner failed to return to work, continued to seek treatment and claimed mental and emotional distress as a result of the injury. After a 19(b) hearing, where Petitioner demanded ongoing medical treatment, including a psychological evaluation, and also demanded eight months of back TTD benefits, the Arbitrator denied the Petitioner’s claim for compensation.

Presentations

1999

1999 - Livestock Confinement Facilities and Their Impacts on the Environment, Presented to U.S. EPA Region V Conference.

2003

2003 – Overview of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, including case law updates – Presented to the Kansas City Claims Staff of Hartford Insurance