Josh A. Humbrecht - Mt. Vernon, IL
Attorney at Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Mt. Vernon, IL
206 S 9th Street Suite 201 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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17
Years
Experience
Mt. Vernon Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 10/27/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Josh A. Humbrecht is an accomplished lawyer and Illinois native who has been recognized for his exceptional skill and achievement throughout his legal career. Recognizing the firm as a place where he could make a difference for his fellow Illinoisans, Josh began his legal career as a law clerk with Hassakis & Hassakis and is now a partner.
Attorney Josh A. Humbrecht has been representing injured victims throughout Illinois for well over a decade in auto accidents, medical malpractice cases, nursing home abuse and negligence cases and workers’ compensation cases. Over the years, he has been recognized repeatedly by Leading Lawyers and Super Lawyers publications as a “Emerging Attorney” and “Rising Star” ranking him in the top tier of attorneys under 40 throughout the State of Illinois.
Even before graduating from law school, Josh was working at the firm as a law clerk learning the “ins and outs” of representing and protecting the rights of injured people. Almost immediately upon graduation, Josh was trying cases to juries and arbitrators and arguing appeals throughout the region. Early in his career, he committed himself to studying and understanding the medicine associated with his clients’ injuries allowing him to effectively represent their interest and refute opinions from doctors retained by the insurance companies. His combined knowledge of the law and medicine has made him extremely successful in the cases he handles and has led to a great track record as a trial attorney. Josh has always made it a point to approach his clients and communication in a straight-forward and down-to-earth manner, treating each client with respect and empathy. Clients repeatedly praise him for his communication. Josh personally credits his success over the years to his fiercely competitive approach to litigation and a determined work ethic.
Josh grew up in New Lenox, Illinois graduating from Lincoln-Way High School. He attended Illinois State University where he double majored in history and political science. He then attended Southern Illinois University School of Law where he graduated Magna cum Laude in 2009. He started as a law clerk with Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. in 2008, became an associate upon graduation in 2009 and then became a partner in the firm in 2014 at the age of 31. He knew since the age of 13, he wanted to practice law and followed that dream to a realization. He lives in Mt. Vernon, Illinois with his wife, Monika, their three children, Caden, Ella and Ava and their oversized golden retriever, Bear. In his downtime, he serves on various committees for the Illinois State Bar Association, coaches youth sports and enjoys the outdoors with his family.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Emerging Lawyer - Recognized by Emerging Lawyers Magazine (2016) for his professional excellence, record of success, and experience. Less than 5% of all lawyers licensed in each state have received this distinction.
- Selected to Rising Stars: 2015, 2017 - 2019
- Distinguished Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Josh A. Humbrecht
Included on the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Illinois, 2009
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Fall 2006 Dean's List
Honors: Spring 2007 Dean's List
Honors: Spring 2008 Dean's List
Honors: Spring 2009 Dean's List
Honors: 2008 and Spring 2009 Recipient of the Dean's Scholarship
Honors: Recipient of the Joseph O. Downey Award 2007-2008
Honors: Academic Award in Excellence 2008
Honors: Phi Kappa Phi 2008 & 2009
Honors: Academic Award in Excellence 2009
Non Legal Education
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Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, December, 2005
B.A.
Honors: ISU Mock Trial Team Participation, 2004
Major: History and Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., Law Clerk, 2008
- O'Neill & Barke: Attorneys at Law (Family Law Firm), Law Clerk, 2007 - 2008
- Leonard Gross, SIU School of Law, Research Assistant, 2007 - 2008
- 5th District Appellate Court: Justice Stephen Spomer, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Law Clerk, Summer Externship, 2007
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
- Best Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Practice Tips, Best Practices for Solo and Small Firm Practitioners, 2014
Representative Cases
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$1.6 Million Federal Tort Claims Act Settlement
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$1 Million Car Accident
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$700,000 Medical Malpractice Settlement
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$600,000 Workers’ Compensation Settlement
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$547,500 Truck Accident Settlement
Published Works
Articles
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Federal Tort Claims Act: How Medical Providers Fall Under the Act, Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Section, 2015
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2009
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois
Other Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Tort Law Section Council (2014-present)
- Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Workers' Compensation Section Council (2016-present)
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), Member, 2009 - Present
- Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (WCLA), Member, 2009 - Present
- Jefferson County Bar Association (JCBA) – President (2013)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member, 2009 - Present
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Kappa Phi
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