Enter legal issue and location
William P. Heffernan - Joliet, IL
116 North Chicago St.Suite 200A Joliet, IL 60432- 4235
Fabrizio, Hanson, Peyla & Kawinski, P.C.
Overview
WILLIAM P. HEFFERNAN: Born Philadelphia, Pa. November 5, 1966. Admitted to Bar 1992, Illinois, US District Court Northern District of Illinois and Federal Trial Bar. Education: University of Texas at Austin (B.S. 1989) St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas (J.D. 1992). Member of DRI, Will Co. Bar Association. Serves as arbitrator on behalf of State Farm Insurance Companies in Uninsured and Underinsured cases. Mr. Heffernan has tried in excess of 50 jury trials.
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1992
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1992
Other Affiliations
- Defense Research Institute (Member)
- Will County Bar Association (Member)
Classes and Seminars
- Speaker, "Trying Your First Case", CBA Young Lawyers, 1998
- Speaker, "Successful Auto Trials", CBA Young Lawyers, 1998
- Speaker, “No-Fault, UM and UIM Law: Recent Illinois Developments”, 2004
Education
- St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, 1992
J.D.
Honors: Vice Chancellor, St. Mary’s Board of Advocates - University of Texas, Austin, Texas, 1989
B.A.
Articles
Published Works
- "Dowd and Dowd Client Update: SCR 213", Summer, 2000
Office Information
Address
116 North Chicago St.Suite 200A Joliet, IL 60432- 4235
Phone
Fax
- 815-727-1224
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
Map Location
How do I choose a lawyer?
Consider the following:
- Comfort Level
- - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
- Credentials
- - How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
- Cost
- - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
- City
- - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?
Here are a few to get you started:
- How long have you been in practice?
- How many cases like mine have you handled?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are your fees and costs?
- What are the next steps?
Want to check lawyer discipline?
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
- Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
- Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
- Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.