Belleville, IL

John Hipskind

Attorney John Hipskind has been a dedicated personal injury attorney serving clients in the Belleville metro area for over a decade. He was born and raised in Belleville, Illinois, and resides in Highland with his wife, Wendy, and their two daughters, Hayley and Hadley. John has dedicated his career to providing exceptional legal representation to clients in the Belleville Metro Area and beyond. With over a decade of experience, he has recovered over $10 million for his clients, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to justice and client satisfaction.

Brady McAninch

Attorney Brady McAninch is a distinguished personal injury lawyer serving the Southern Illinois and St. Louis areas since 2011. As a founding member of Hipskind & McAninch, LLC, he has recovered over $10 million for his clients, demonstrating his dedication to achieving justice and fair compensation.

Joseph A. Bartholomew

Joseph A. Bartholomew is the managing partner of the firm, bringing over four decades of diverse legal and professional experience. His practice focuses primarily on medical malpractice and product liability cases, with additional expertise in employment law and personal injury litigation. He is admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), New York (1985), and Missouri (1986), and has received numerous accolades for his commitment to the legal field.

E. Ryan Bradley

E. Ryan Bradley is a founding attorney with over 20 years of legal experience, specializing in personal injury law in Missouri and Illinois. He has achieved record settlements and verdicts, including the largest wrongful death recovery for a child and the largest single-level fusion injury case in Missouri history. He holds an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and is recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in America.

Michael P. McCready

Michael P. McCready has been practicing law since 1992 and is the managing partner of McCready Law, which he opened in 1999. He is licensed in Virginia, Illinois, and Indiana, and also practices in federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of various professional organizations and has been inducted into the Million Dollar Advocacy Forum. Michael focuses on personal injury cases such as car accidents, workers' compensation, bus accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful deaths. He also consults with other personal injury law firms and lectures on law firm management, technology, automation, and the role of AI in the legal industry, leveraging his 30 years of experience.

Gregory L. Shevlin

Gregory L. Shevlin is a seasoned personal injury attorney with a rich legal background. He was a former partner at Cook, Bartholomew, Shevlin, Cook & Jones, LLP, and later established his solo practice. He began his legal career as an Assistant State’s Attorney in St. Clair County from 1988 to 1989 and has practiced injury law since 1989. He is admitted to practice in Illinois since 1988 and Missouri since 1996, as well as in several federal courts.

Melanie K. Fairman

Melanie K. Fairman is an experienced personal injury attorney who has represented plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death actions since 1994. She has obtained millions for clients through settlement and trial, with a significant portion of her practice in medical malpractice and nursing home negligence. She also handles vehicular collision and premises liability cases, including a $3.8 million verdict in a case against JW Marriott. She has successfully represented women in sexual-abuse cases. Melanie is a lifelong resident of Chicago and the North Shore suburbs.