Tor Hoerman
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Tor Hoerman
Biography
After graduation from Chicago-Kent School of Law in 1995, Tor Hoerman began working at the defense firm Bullaro, Carton & Stone until he got a call from a plaintiffs firm, Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz that they may have an opening for a young associate. Tor jumped at the opportunity and learned about his passion to help injured people against those that he had previously represented.
In his years at K,J&S, Tor learned how to work the Courtroom at the Daley Center, spending most of his days either trying cases or running from floor to floor arguing motions on behalf of his clients.
In 2003, Tor was presented with a unique opportunity to pursue tobacco litigation and opioid litigation against the makers of OxyContin. Tor took the opportunity at The Simmons Firm in Alton, IL. He left KJ&S with gratitude for what he had learned in his years there.
Tor was quickly thrown into the complex world of mass tort litigation, with its numerous challenges and need for teamwork to take on some of the world’s largest and most profitable corporations. At Simmons, where he eventually became a partner, he took on Purdue Pharma as one of the lead lawyers in the case against them. The case resulted in a large settlement. The evidence gathered in that case also assisted the Department of Justice in obtaining criminal admissions of guilt by corporate executives.
In 2009 Tor finally realized his dream of starting his own firm, TorHoerman Law, LLC. He brought his entire mass tort team with him, most of whom continue their pursuit of justice at THL. THL now has offices in Edwardsville, Chicago, St. Louis and Philadelphia and is one of the recognized leaders in mass torts and personal injury.
Whether you have been hurt on the job, in a car, by a drug or medical device you used or lost a loved one because of a wrongful death, you can count on THL's experienced team to work for you.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Workers' Compensation
Elder Law
Environmental Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Animal & Dog Law
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Military Law
Veteran's Benefits
Nursing Home Abuse
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Social Security Disability
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees - All of our cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, we do not get paid unless we win.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner, Head of Pharmaceutical Litigation SimmonsCooper LLC
Year: 2003 - 2009
Description: At Simmons, Tor took on Purdue Pharma as one of the lead lawyers in the case against them. The case resulted in a large settlement. The evidence gathered in that case also assisted the Department of Justice in obtaining criminal admissions of guilt by corporate executives.
Attorney Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz
Year: 1997 - 2003
Description:
Associate Attorney Bullaro, Carton & Stone
Year: 1995 - 1997
Description: Insurance Defense Attorney
Owner, Managing Partner TorHoerman Law LLC
Year: 2009 - Current
Description: At TorHoerman Law, personal injury law is all we do. Whether you have been hurt on the job, in a car or by a drug or medical device you used, you can count on our experienced team to work for you. Throughout the years, our office has negotiated more than $3 billion in verdicts and settlements for people like you - injured through no fault of their own. All of our cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, we do not get paid unless we win.
Professional Associations
The Injury Board Member (2009 - Current)
National Zelnorm Litigation Co-Lead Counsel (2007 - 2014)
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Board of Managers (2014 - Current)
Cook County Actos Litigation Co-Lead Counsel (2011 - Current)
American Association for Justice Member (2010 - Current)
Madison County Bar Association Member (2010 - Current)
Mass Torts Trial Lawyer Association Executive Board Member (2010 - Current)
AAJ Topamax Litigation Group Treasurer (2010 - Current)
The Missouri Bar Member (2009 - Current)
American Bar Association Member (1995 - Current)
Illinois State Bar Member (1995 - Current)
National Pradaxa Litigation Co-Lead Counsel (2012 - 2014)
National Levaquin Litigation Steering Committee (2009 - 2014)
National Oxycontin Litigation Lead National Litigation Effort (2001 - 2007)
National Yaz Litigation Co-Chairman of Subcommittee (2009 - 2013)
National Gadolinium Litigation State/Federal Litigation Liasion (2006 - 2009)
National Zyprexa Litigation Steering Committee (2004 - 2009)
Publications
Abbott, Mead Johnson allegedly failed to warn of formula dangers for premature babies Madison - St. Clair Record (September 17, 2021)
The FDA doesn’t know if flavored vaping chemicals are safe to breathe Salon (June 7, 2018)
Legal Guide - Vaginal Mesh FactSheet Avvo (September 7, 2011)
GE's Own Safety Team Urged Company to Restrict MRI Drug ProPublica (April 15, 2010)
Drug Maker Named in Lawsuits Over OxyContin The New York Times (August 27, 2005)
Awards
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Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Note: 2012-2017
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10 Consecutive Years Selected To Super Lawyers List
Super Lawyers 2022.0
Note: Selected to Super Lawyers list for 10 consecutive years from 2012-2022.
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Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed Rated Attorney
Martindale-Hubbell 2022.0
Note: This attorney has been rated by at least one lawyer who has been awarded a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Rating Award.
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10.0 Rating
Avvo 2022.0
Note: Avvo Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information they collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals.
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Super Lawyers Top 100
Super Lawyers 2022.0
Note: Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
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Leading Lawyers In Illinois - Class Action/Mass Tort Plaintiff's Law
Leading Lawyers 2021.0
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Elite Lawyer Legal Excellence Award
Elite Lawyer 2020.0
Note: Elite Lawyer since 2020
Education
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Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D. (1995) | Doctor of Law
Year: 1992 - 1995
Honors: Academic Achievement Scholarship | Dean's List | Selected for National Trial Advocacy Competition
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DePauw University B.S. (1991) | Political Science
Year: 1987 - 1991
Honors: Captain of Varsity Baseball Activities: Varsity Baseball
Speaking Engagements
Madison Residents Sue Oxycontin Maker, Labor Law Talk, September 15, 2003
Madison Residents Sue Oxycontin Maker, Labor Law Talk, September 15, 2003
Certifications
- The Missouri Bar: Active Member
Websites
https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/team/tor-hoerman/
Tor Hoerman's Website Profile
https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/
TorHoerman Law Personal Injury Lawyers Website
https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/camp-lejeune-water-contamination-lawsuit/
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit
https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/paraquat-lawsuit/
Paraquat Lawsuit
https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/toxic-baby-formula-nec-lawsuit/
Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit
TorHoerman Law Injury Attorneys
6334 Northwood Ave, Suite 101, Clayton, MO 63105
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
TorHoerman Law Personal Injury Attorneys
TorHoerman Law Chicago
227 West Monroe Street, Suite 2650, Chicago, IL 60606
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
TorHoerman Law Injury Attorneys
210 S Main Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours