Walsh Lawyers

David Cates is the founding principal attorney of The Cates Law Firm. As a seasoned trial lawyer with a major focus on nationally-recognized personal injury cases,class action lawsuits, and employment and workplace discrimination, attorney David Cates has earned prestigious recognitions including Super Lawyer's Rising Star and National Trial Lawyers' Top 100 Trial Lawyer. Throughout the years, David has achieved awards well over one-million dollars for the clients he has represented.

Hipskind & McAninch, LLC is a Belleville law firm dedicated to personal injury claims in Illinois. The firm’s trial attorneys offer personalized service backed by local experience with some of the preeminent firms in St. Louis. As a result, they have earned a 5-star reputation on prominent review sites. If you have been injured in an accident, call today for a free consultation to discuss your legal needs.

It is critical that you know your lawyer is working diligently on your behalf, with only your best interests in mind. You can trust Wiedman Law Ltd. to be your tough and honest advocate.

Experienced trial lawyer with experience pursuing compensation in catastrophic injury claims and defending against serious criminal charges.

Former public defender and former Assistant Attorney General. I am a solo practitioner with focus on cases in Williamson, Jackson, Franklin and Jefferson counties. I am major (retired) from the Army Reserve where I served 6 years as a Senior Military Defense Counsel in the JAG Corp. I am married and have one son.

With more than 35 years as an attorney, Richard Coffee has experience in the areas of business, real estate, insurance, education, juvenile court, probate, trusts, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and family law to better serve our clients. Richard Coffee has extensive family law advocacy experience, including representation on behalf of clients who are current or retired military personnel, clients with matters involving state jurisdictional issues when families relocate, clients with government or private retirement valuation and division issues, and cases involving public education issues. ?Prior to engaging in private practice in southwestern Illinois for the past 16 years, Richard Coffee...

Hipskind & McAninch, LLC is a Belleville law firm dedicated to personal injury claims in Illinois. The firm’s trial attorneys offer personalized service backed by local experience with some of the preeminent firms in St. Louis. As a result, they have earned a 5-star reputation on prominent review sites. If you have been injured in an accident, call today for a free consultation to discuss your legal needs.

With a focus on personal injury, death, and worker's compensation law, William Alexander has been practicing law since 1973. He served as the Associate Circuit Judge in the Second Judicial Circuit in the State of Illinois from 1975-1978 and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for Morthland College and on the Board of Directors of Centerstone of Illinois. He has been married for 47 years and has two sons.

Jerry F. Costello is committed to managing cases related to personal injury litigation, with a focus on individuals who experience injuries resulting from the negligence of others or workplace incidents. He is dedicated to skillfully protecting the rights of his clients, working diligently to ensure they receive the compensation they rightfully deserve.

Natalie Bower is a Partner with Coffee Ward & Bower, LLP and has devoted her practice for the past 7 years exclusively to the area of family law. Natalie Bower’s experience includes advocating for clients in contested and non-contested divorces, establishing parentage (paternity), litigating initial determinations and modifications of child custody, child support and spousal support (maintenance/alimony) matters, as well as handling Orders of Protection, military divorces, jurisdictional disputes, and asset/property and retirement divisions. Natalie Bower has represented families in St. Clair, Madison, Monroe, Clinton and Macoupin Counties as well as other surrounding counties. Natalie...

Providing compassionate and comprehensive bankruptcy services to consumer debtors for over 20 years: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Protection

MEGAN M. GILBRETH, born in Belleville, Illinois.

License: Illinois 2012
Education: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (B.S. in Social Work, Summa Cum Laude, 2007); St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2010)

Areas of Practice: Ms. Gilbreth practices in the following areas of law: Family Law, Divorce, Guardianships, Estates and Trusts, Litigation, as well as General Practice.

Illinois State Bar Association Section Member: Family Law

Sarah E. Ward is a Partner with Coffee Ward & Bower, LLP. Sarah Ward has practiced over 6 years in Belleville, Illinois, primarily in the area of family law and has represented families in St. Clair County, Madison County, Monroe County, Clinton County and counties throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Sarah Ward has extensive family law advocacy experience, including representation on behalf of clients in contested custody and removal matters, as well as those who are current or retired military personnel. Sarah Ward has presented at legal education seminars in St. Louis on family...

Practice limited to Appeals and Trial Consulting. Experience primarily in Illinois state courts and various federal district courts and courts of appeals.

I adhere to the enduring philosophy that honesty, commitment, and personal service are the starting points for any good attorney-client relationship. I pride myself on putting my clients needs first and being a strong advocate on their behalf. In this regard, I have exceptionally strong skills in the areas of legal research, analysis, writing and advocacy. I am admitted and practice in the Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Central and Southern District of Illinois and before the U.S. Seventh Judicial Court of Appeals and the United States Tax Court.

Lance is a trial lawyer who represents victims who have been injured by the wrongful and negligent conduct of companies and individuals throughout Southern Illinois.He has spent his legal career handling and resolving personal injury and wrongful death cases for numerous victims for over a decade with an impeccable case-winning record. Regardless, of the size of the case, Lance strives to ensure each victim is given the consideration and attention to produce the best result. His litigation experience includes jury trial, bench trials, mediations, and arbitrations. Lance’s commitment and perseverance to his injured clients have produced multi-million dollar settlements and...

We have been in practice for over 30 years in Glen Carbon, Illinois , and, take great pride in delivering quality service with a hometown feel. We handle everything from simple traffic tickets to complicated medical malpractice, personal injuries, mesothelioma asbestos cases, wrongful death, high financial divorce matters, simple divorces, pre-nuptial agreements, adoptions, bankruptcy, civil litigation and more. We look forward to working with you. If we can't handle your case, we will find someone that can!

Working with clients in the St. Louis Metropolitan area has given me the opportunity to work with multiple generations,...