Jennifer Walsh Hammer

JHAMMER@GIFFINWINNING.COM

CALL 217-525-1575 AND ASK FOR JENNIFER HAMMER

About

Ms. Hammer is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. She received her undergraduate degree in Justice Studies from Arizona State University. She received her law degree from Southern Illinois University, where she served as Editor on the Southern Illinois University Law Journal and received the award of Best Editor. She communicates with clients promptly and concisely to keep them involved in the process. She offers her clients reasonable options and alternatives, while achieving the desired outcome.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Ms. Hammer practices in the following areas:

Securities Litigation

• Negligence
• Securities Fraud
• Unsuitability
• Stockbroker Arbitration
• Bank/Trust Company Malfeasance
• Securities Class Action

Illinois Commerce Commission cases

Illinois Liquor Control Commission cases

Governmental Affairs and Lobbying/Municipal and Local Government Law

• Representing trade associations and businesses
• Ordinance and law drafting and enforcement
• Regulatory compliance
• Representation regarding a wide range of legislative initiatives
• Litigation
• Zoning
• Franchise agreements
• Election law
• Tax issues
• Training and compliance with new and revised laws

Personal Injury

• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Bus accidents
• Car or automobile accidents
• Products liability (defective or hazardous product)

Family Law

• Divorce
• Child custody
• Child support

Estate Planning

• Wills
• Trusts
• Powers of Attorneys
• Guardianships

Medical Malpractice (Plaintiff and Defendant)

Ms. Hammer is from Springfield and continues to reside there.

EDUCATION:

• Arizona State University, B.S. 2004
  • Justice Studies
• Southern Illinois University, J.D. 2008
  • Southern Illinois University Law Journal
    • Staff Member 2006-2007
    • Editor 2007-2008

ADMISSIONS TO PRACTICE:

• Illinois
• U.S. District Court
  • Central District of Illinois

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Illinois Bar Association
  • Governor, Board of Governors
  • Past Member, Young Lawyers Division Council
• Central Illinois Women's Bar Association
  • Immediate Past President
  • Monthly Meetings Chair
• Sangamon County Bar Association
  • Mentorship Program Chair
  • Golf Outing Committee Chair
• Government Bar Association
  • Director at Large

CIVIC PARTICIPATION:

• Lincoln Library Board of Trustees
  • Vice President
• Junior League of Springfield
  • President Elect – Slated to be President 2012-2013
  • Vice President (Communications)
  • Parliamentarian
  • Chair, Yearbook Committee
  • Member, Kitchen Tour Committee
• Downtown Springfield, Inc.
  • Past Promotions Council Member
• Springfield Junior Blues Booster Club
  • Member