Taylor Law Offices PC

Criminal Defense

Attorney Andrew Koester secured a “Not Guilty” jury verdict in a felony case on behalf of a Taylor Law client after a two-day jury trial in Coles County Circuit Court in Charleston, Illinois.

Personal Injury

Received largest jury verdict in Effingham County history on behalf of a local family who was hit by a drunk driver.

Civil Litigation

Successfully defended Effingham Community Unit 40, Effingham Board of Education, and local administrators in a three-week jury trial wherein the plaintiff requested in excess of $3 million.

Civil Litigation

Successfully defended Bible Pork, Inc. in a nuisance lawsuit filed by 21 residents, with the Clay County jury returning a verdict in favor of Bible Pork. The verdict was affirmed by the Fifth District Appellate Court of Illinois.

Insurance Law

Successfully represented Bible Pork, Inc. in an insurance coverage dispute, with the Clay County Circuit Court finding that Country Mutual Insurance Company wrongfully refused to defend its longtime insured.

Personal Injury Defense

Successfully defended Menard, Inc. in a personal injury lawsuit filed by a patron, with the jury entering judgment in favor of Menards and denying the plaintiff’s request for damages. The verdict was affirmed by the Fifth District Appellate Court.