Jesse Alexander Placher

Jesse Placher focuses his practice primarily in professional liability defense, with particular emphasis on medical malpractice claims against health care providers.

Mr. Placher's clients primarily include physicians and nurses, and hospitals, clinics and other health care institutions. He has tried cases to verdict and defended against settlement demands as high as $25 million.

Professional Background

Mr. Placher joined Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in January 2011. Previously he worked for more than three years as an associate attorney with Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen P.C., in Peoria, Illinois, where he also clerked during law school.

Professional Affiliations

· Peoria County Bar Association's - Young Lawyers Committee - Membership Committee, Past Chair

· Illinois State Bar Association

Honors & Awards

· Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Pro Bono Services by Prairie State Legal Services, 2007

Publications

· "What Every Litigator Needs to Know About Current Medicare Issues," co-author, IDC Quarterly, Second Quarter, 2010.

· "What Every Litigator Needs to Know About the HITECH Breach Notification Rules," co-author, IDC Quarterly, First Quarter, 2010.

· "What Every Litigator Needs to Know About the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009," co-author, IDC Quarterly, Third Quarter, 2009.

· "What Every Litigator Needs to Know About Red Flag Rules," co-author, IDC Quarterly, First Quarter, 2009.

· "What Every Litigator Needs to Know About Never Events," co-author, IDC Quarterly, Second Quarter, 2008.

· " Res Ispa Loquitur Theory Survives Dismissal in Hospital Fire," co-author, IDC Quarterly, First Quarter, 2008.

Personal

Jesse is married and enjoys spending time with his wife and family, golfing, exercising, cooking and traveling. He is an avid sports fan and a dedicated supporter of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.

Community/Civic Activities

· Steve Maxheimer Memorial Foundation, Board of Directors, Member

· Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters

· Member of the Board of Directors, (2008 - 2010)

· Vice President of Planning and Operations (2009 - 2010)

· Interim Secretary (2010)