Peter Havighorst joins Hennessy & Roach, P.C. as a Workers’ Compensation Associate in the Chicago office. As an experienced advocate on behalf of clients before Illinois State and Federal Courts, the IWCC, EEOC, and municipal boards, he has provided comprehensive legal advice and representation for an array of diverse clients. His discipline has proved essential in securing favorable decisions in Workers’ Compensation claims in multiple venues, and before the Illinois Appellate Court. Peter’s fervent defense on behalf of insurers and third-party administrators makes him a highly valued addition to the Hennessy & Roach, P.C. legal team.
Education:
DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, IL
- Juris Doctor
- Juris Doctorate Laws Articles Editor, Art and Entertainment Law Journal
St. Thomas University, Miami, FL
- Master of Business Administration and Management – Sports Management
Ohio University, Athens, OH
- Bachelor of Science in Journalism
- Hearst Newspaper’s National Writing Award
Professional Affiliations:
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
Practice Areas:
- Defense of Workers’ Compensation claims
Licenses:
- Illinois State and Federal Courts
- U.S. Northern District of Illinois
