Atty. Douglas Heise

Atty. Douglas Heise

Douglas Heise is a lawyer practicing arson, fraud and first-party property claims, insurance coverage and 10 other areas of law. Douglas received a degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 43 yrs experience 43 year
Call (314) 763-0058 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas Heise at a glance

Douglas Heise is a Partner based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Professional Corporation. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois United States District Court, Southern and Central Districts of Illinois (Trial Bar) United (1983). Educated at John Marshall Law School, Chicago (JD, 1983) and Eastern Illinois University (Bachelor, 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Associations •Illinois State Bar Association •St, Clair County Bar Association •Bar Association for the Central and Southern Federal Districts of Illinois •East St, and Louis Bar Association •Madison County Bar Association. Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas Heise is a lawyer practicing arson, fraud and first-party property claims, insurance coverage and 10 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Douglas practices at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Professional Corporation in Edwardsville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Heise's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Heise handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Douglas Heise is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas Heise is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Douglas Heise is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas Heise is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Douglas Heise is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Edwardsville or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Heise

Where is Douglas Heise's law office located?
Douglas Heise's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Heise handle?
Douglas Heise focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Heise practiced law?
Douglas Heise has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Douglas Heise go to law school?
Douglas Heise earned their education at (JD, 1983); (Bachelor, 1980).
How can I contact Douglas Heise for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Heise directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Heise received?
Douglas Heise's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

JD
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
- 1983
Bachelor
Eastern Illinois University
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois United States District Court, Southern and Central Districts of Illinois (Trial Bar) United
Admitted: 1983

Reviews

4.4
20 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.