Atty. Bradley D. Gillespie
Brad Gillespie was raised in Macoupin County and graduated from Southwestern High School. Before obtaining his Bachelor of Liberal Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1999, Brad worked as a Union Laborer and Hod Carrier.
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Bradley D. Gillespie is an Attorney based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Gori Law Firm. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003) and Missouri (2004). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D. Employment, 2003) and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (Bachelor, 1999). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association Missouri Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Brad Gillespie was raised in Macoupin County and graduated from Southwestern High School
- Before obtaining his Bachelor of Liberal Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1999, Brad worked as a Union Laborer and Hod Carrier
- He graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in 2003
- Brad concentrated his legal studies in employment law, obtaining a Certificate in Employment Law from the William C. Wefel Center for Employment Law
- He also served as a staff member and an editor on the Saint Louis University Law Journal
- For approximately ten years following law school, Brad represented injured workers in workers' compensation claims before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
- He worked for the State of Illinois in the Office of the Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General in the General Law Bureau
- In that role, he defended State employees in prisoner civil rights lawsuits
- Finally, as Assistant Attorney General in the Environmental Bureau, he enforced environmental laws to protect the environment for future generations of Illinois residents
- Brad is passionate about advocating for sick and injured people
- Professional Associations and Memberships Illinois State Bar Association Missouri Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bradley D. Gillespie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edwardsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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