Neil A. Giffhorn - a Fairview Heights, United States Workers’ Compensation Defense Lawyer

Fairview Heights Workers’ Compensation Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Workers’ Compensation Defense

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Married, two children. Graduated Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, BS degree in History with a double minor in English and Political Science, 1998; Saint Louis University, School of Law, JD, 2001. Licensed in Illinois and Missouri; presenter at multiple seminars on workers' compensation. Member Illinois Bar Association and Missouri State Bar Association.

Joined Keefe & DePauli, P.C., 2001.

Since joining the firm, Neil has represented employers in workers' compensation proceedings throughout central and southern Illinois as well as eastern Missouri, including all levels of litigation from arbitration to the Court of Appeals. Outside of the office, Neil enjoys spending time with his family and enjoying the outdoors.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Leading Lawyers

Education

Legal Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 2001
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 1988
  B.S.
  Major: History
  Minor: English and Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Attorney
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Languages

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English (Primary)
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Classes and Seminars

Repetitive Traumas
Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis
Hearing Loss
Psychiatric Claims

Pro Bono Activities

Ducks Unlimited, 1995 - Present
Waterloo Community School Board, 2017 - Present

Representative Clients

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Peabody Energy
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Vistra Energy
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Pekin Insurance
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Casey's General Stores
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Bitco Insurance Company
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Traveler's Insurance
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CCMSI
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Continental Tire
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Sedgwick 
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Gallagher Bassett
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NASCOT-Magna
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Bar Admissions

Illinois, 2001
Missouri, 2001

Other Affiliations

Illinois Bar Association, 2001 - Present (Member)
Missouri State Bar Association, 2001 - Present (Member)

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Contact

Fairview Heights, IL

#2 Executive Dr.
Fairview Heights, IL 62208

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Phone: 618-537-1478

Fax: 618-624-6031

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