Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Enter legal issue and location

Jill S Bollwerk - St. Louis, MO

12250 Weber Hill RoadSuite 125 St. Louis, MO 63127

Super Lawyers®

1

Updated: 10/17/2024

St. Louis Workers' Compensation Law Lawyer

Overview

Jill Bollwerk graduated in the top 5% of her class with a degree in Broadcast Communications from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in 1987. She earned her law degree from St. Louis University School of Law in 1991.

Jill is admitted to practice before all Missouri and Illinois state courts, the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District, the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Missouri and the Southern District of Illinois, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Ms. Bollwerk began her law career representing injured individuals in automobile and premises liability litigation, workers' compensation matters and in Social Security Disability appeals for two prominent St. Louis plaintiff's firms. She also spent a brief period of time working as a trial attorney for a major insurance company. After 10 years of practice, she started her own firm, "Jill S. Bollwerk, LLC," wherein she dedicated her career to representing injured individuals. In 2003, her good friend and law school classmate, Daniel T. Ryan, joined her and formed the current firm, "Bollwerk & Ryan, LLC."

Jill has been trying cases before various tribunals for the last 17 years. She has handled numerous jury trials, bench trials, workers' compensation hearings, and Social Security hearings, and she has briefed and argued many appeals before both state and federal courts as well as before the Missouri Labor & Industrial Relations Commission.

Her legal memberships include the Missouri Bar, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA), the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group, and the Lawyers Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Jill has volunteered her time with various programs sponsored by The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Jill has received an has an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell law directory, which is the highest given by that organization.

A lifelong resident of St. Louis, Ms. Bollwerk resides with her husband and her two teenagers in South St. Louis County. She has served on her Parish Council, has acted as a Scout leader and coach for several of her children's sports teams, and spends most of her time outside of the legal profession as a "professional chauffeur, cheerleader and fan" to her kids in their many athletic and theatrical endeavors.

About Jill S Bollwerk

Practice Areas

  • Workers' Compensation Law 45%
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff 40%
  • Premises Liability 5%
  • Appellate Practice 5%

Litigation

  • 100%

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney - Partner

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri, 1991
  • Illinois, 1993
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1991
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 1991
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 1993

Other Affiliations

  • Missouri Bar Association (Member)
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (Member (Secretary of the Workers' Compensation Committee))
  • Illinois State Bar Association (Member)
  • Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (Member(Co-chair, Emergency Response Team))
  • American Association for Justice (Member)
  • American Bar Association (Member)
  • National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (Member)
  • Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (Member)
  • Lawyers Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (Member)

Education

  • Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 1991
    J.D.
  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1987
    B.A.
    Major: Communications / Radio-Television

Pro Bono Activities

  • Volunteer, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and MATA

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About Jill S. Bollwerk

Included on the 2024 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2023 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
  • 2019 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list

View the profile for Jill S. Bollwerk on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
  • Avvo, Top Attorney

Photo

Office Information

Address

12250 Weber Hill RoadSuite 125 St. Louis, MO 63127

Fax

  • (314) 315-8113

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Publication

Articles

  • "Litigating the Claim" The First Step and "The Hearing" - Workers' Compensation Hearings in Missouri, NBI, Inc., 2000
  • "Litigating the Claim" The First Step and "The Hearing" - Workers' Compensation Hearings in Missouri, NBI Inc., 2001
  • 3 Chapters of "How to Start Your Own Solo Practice", NBI, Inc., 2007
  • "Subrogation Issues and Procedures", NBI, Inc., 2012
  • "Selecting the Right Jury for Your Case,", NBI, Inc., 2012

When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.

Write Your Review

Fields marked with an * are required

1. Rating

Overall rating

How would you rate your overall experience with this lawyer?

Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the rating

Please Rate
Optional ratings
Value
Please Rate
Quality Of Service
Please Rate
Professional Competence
Please Rate

2. Review

Please share your opinion of working with this attorney. Do not reveal personal information or details about your case. All submitted reviews are shared with the attorney prior to publishing.

Your feedback must be at least 50 characters.Your review must be at least 50 characters
I would recommend this attorney to friends and family:

3. Verification

Keep my name anonymous from public view:
Customer Type
Please choose one

Unable to send request

By submitting this form you agree to receive email communications from FindLaw related to the management of your review.

Privacy Statement Contact Lawyer FAQ

Fields marked with an * are required

Preferred contact method
Unable to send request
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this web site is intended to convey general information. It should not be construed as legal advice or opinion. It is not an offer to represent you, nor is it intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The use of the internet or this contact form for communication is not necessarily a secure environment. Contacting a lawyer or law firm email through this service will not create an attorney-client relationship, and information will not necessarily be treated as privileged or confidential.

Firm Address

Fax:
(314) 315-8113
Google Map
12250 Weber Hill RoadSuite 125 St. Louis, MO 63127

Find a Lawyer

More Options