Atty. John D. Wendler

Atty. John D. Wendler

Recipient: Lloyd Harris Government Award, Southern Illinois University, 1974; Outstanding Teacher Award, Construction Department, Southern Illinois University, 1988. Adjunct Lecturer, Southern Illinois University School of Engineering, 1984—.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John D. Wendler at a glance

John D. Wendler is a Member based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of John D. Wendler, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, construction, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1978), U.S. Supreme Court (1982), and Missouri (1983). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1977) and Southern Illinois University (B.A. University, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Corporate Counsel Association Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Recipient

  • Lloyd Harris Government Award, Southern Illinois University, 1974
  • Outstanding Teacher Award, Construction Department, Southern Illinois University, 1988
  • Adjunct Lecturer, Southern Illinois University School of Engineering, 1984—

Special Lecturer

  • Civil Engineering Program, University of Missouri-Rolla
  • Risk Management Programs, Construction Risks Seminars, Opinion Witnesses, Contracting, AGC Continuing Education

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Wendler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Wendler 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.

John D. Wendler is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John D. Wendler is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John D. Wendler is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Construction Law

John D. Wendler is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John D. Wendler is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Wendler

Where is John D. Wendler's law office located?
John D. Wendler's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is Law Office of John D. Wendler, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Wendler handle?
John D. Wendler focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, construction, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John D. Wendler practiced law?
John D. Wendler has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John D. Wendler go to law school?
John D. Wendler earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. University, 1974).
How can I contact John D. Wendler for a consultation?
You can contact John D. Wendler 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 John D. Wendler received?
John D. Wendler's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1977
B.A. University
Southern Illinois University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982
Missouri
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1995

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