Mr. Brad L. Badgley

Mr. Brad L. Badgley: Attorney with Brad L. Badgley Professional Corporation
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Biography

Member: Board of Directors, Leader/Funds, 1997-2005; Magna Trust Co., 1985-1997; Banc Star One, 1995—, Chairman of the Board, 2014; Fairview Heights Community Bank, 1980-1985. Achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell.
I have spoken before and prepared written materials on the subjects of wrongful death, worker's compensation, and pre-trial discovery for the American Board of Trial Advocates, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Southwestern Illinois College, Southwestern Illinois Central Labor Counsel, various labor locals, medical and chiropractic associations. most recently before the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association on the topic of " Summary Judgments and Objections, What do Judges Want to Hear".

Areas of Practice (2)

  • Plaintiffs Personal Injury Law
  • Workers Compensation Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Illinois, B.A., 1974
Law School Attended:
John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1978
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, Illinois; 1996, Missouri
Memberships:
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis; East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois State (Member, Bench and Bar Committee) and American Bar Associations; Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Managers, 1989—; Past Co-Chairman, Products Liability Section); American Association for Justice; Workers Compensation Lawyers Association Limited; American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate; Past Chapter President, Missouri and Southern Illinois); Admitted June 3,2013 to United States Supreme Court Bar.
Birth Information:
Jacksonville, Florida, August 16, 1952
ISLN:
909319524
Transactions:
Recommended by peers as an Illinois "Super Lawyer" and "Leading Lawyer"; Served as co counsel with the Clifford Law Firm in the Jentz et. al. vs. ConAgra et. al., filed in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Illinois; On May 31st, 2012, damages in the amount of $110,000,000 were awarded to my clients, Jentz and Schmidt. Reduced on appeal to $45,000,000. Curtis Jackson v. City of Collinsville, 2011 IL App. (5th) 100516-U, Appellate Court reverses decision of Board of Trustees and Circuit Court and determines police officer is entitled to a line of duty pension: Largest Wrongful Death settlements in Monroe, 2006, and Gallatin Counties, 2011, Illinois; First "odd lot" permanent total in workers compensation case, 1980, First prove up of a wage differential 8(d)1 award based solely on vocational testimony, 1985; Application of "Common Fund Doctrine: to medical subrogation cases, 1993.

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/10/14 in Workers Compensation

    Splendid attorney

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/30/11 in Workers Compensation

    I have know Brad from the time he started practicing. Our profession could not have a finer member of the bar. When I need answers to difficult legal questions I call Brad. I know of no other higher compliment to give to another lawyer. Brad has alwa... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/30/11 in Civil Practice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 12/14/11 in Workers Compensation

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/14/11 in Workers Compensation

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
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Brad was recommended by a friend. He exceeded my expectations! He kept me well informed thru the whole process and the ultimate outcome was very satisfactory! Thanks for your help, Brad!

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