OVERVIEW
At Hoagland, Fitzgerald & Pranaitis we are dedicated to quality representation of self-insured companies, insurance carriers, and their insureds.
All of the attorneys at Hoagland, Fitzgerald & Pranaitis are admitted to practice in the State of Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Additionally, several members are admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the Central District of Illinois, and the State of Missouri. One member is admitted in the State of Indiana.
Meeting the needs of insurance defense clients
Prospective clients have many reasons to choose Hoagland, Fitzgerald & Pranaitis for their legal defense needs in Illinois and Missouri.
Reputation in the courthouse as formidable, honest, and knowledgeable litigators
Experience over an 80-year history, concentrating for many years almost exclusively on insurance and corporate defense
Local trial experience in Madison and St. Clair counties
Ability to predict the outcome of cases, saving money for clients who can make informed choices
Professional relationship and knowledge about local adversaries, experts, and consultants
Willingness to handle appeals in-house
Cost-effective representation and billing structure
Areas of Practice
General Insurance Defense
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice Defense
Toxic Tort Defense
Construction Law Defense
Product Liability Defense
Asbestos Defense
General Insurance Law & Litigation
Motor Vehicle Defense
Attorneys
William H. Hoagland
R. Emmett Fitzgerald
Alphonse J. Pranaitis
Stephen J. Maassen
Scott D. Bjorseth
David A. Schott