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Mr. Thoenen is a Member in the firm's Workers' Compensation Practice. He specializes in Missouri and Illinois Workers’ Compensation.
Admissions:
Mr. Thoenen has been licensed to practice law in Missouri since 1972 and in Illinois since 1977.
Professional Activities:
Mr. Thoenen has practiced exclusively in the area of Workers’ Compensation and has extensive experience in the agriculture, forestry and fishing, automotive, auto plants, casinos, education/schools, finance, insurance and real estate, government, manufacturing, medical/health care, mining, retail trade, services, transportation and public utilities and wholesale trade sectors. During his career, he has handled cases involving amputations, assaults and violent acts, back injuries, body system injuries, bruises and contusions, carpal tunnel syndrome, chemical burns, contact with objects and equipment, cumulative trauma, cuts and lacerations, falls, fatalities, fires and explosions, fractures, harmful substances or environments, head injuries, heart attacks, heat burns, infectious diseases, lower and upper extremity injuries, multiple traumatic injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, neck injuries, paraplegia/quadriplegia, permanent disability, poisoning, pulmonary disorders, respiratory conditions, skin diseases and disorders, sprains, strains, breaks, tears, tendonitis and transportation incidents
Mr. Thoenen has argued numerous cases before the Court of Appeals in both Missouri and Illinois. He is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Committee; Illinois State Bar Association; Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis; Defense Research Institute, and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claims Association, for which he has served as downstate coordinator. Mr. Thoenen regularly speaks at client seminars and to industry groups. He also produces and updates the firm’s Illinois Workers’ Compensation Handbook.
Education:
University of Missouri-Columbia, J.D., 1972
University of Missouri-Columbia, B.A., Political Science, 1971
Interests:
Mr. Thoenen is a dedicated golfer and also enjoys designing and building custom wood furniture for his home and office. He also likes to spend time with his family and dog. |
