Michael J. Holt, JD
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Hennessy & Roach, P.C. Springfield, Illinois
Education:
| 1984 |
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona Bachelor of Science with Honors, Geology Extended Major |
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| 1985 |
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Completed 18 hours towards Masters Degree in Hydrogeology & Water Resource Admin |
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| 1990 |
The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois Juris Doctor, Cum Laude |
Professional Experience:
- Admitted to Practice in Illinois in 1990
- Admitted to Practice in Missouri in 1992
- Admitted to Practice in Northern District of Illinois 1990
- Admitted to Practice in Central District of Illinois 1993
Hennessy & Roach, P.C. May 2007-Present
- Partner in Springfield office and practice concentrating in the defense of workers’ compensation and general liability claims
Quinn, Johnston Henderson & Pretorius, Chtd June 1993-April 2007
- Equity partner in Springfield office and managed firm’s workers’ compensation practice in southern half of the state of Illinois.
- 14 years of litigation experience, including general insurance defense and workers’ compensation claims.
Appellate Court of Illinois, First Division, First District May 1990-June 1993
- Legal Clerk for Justices Robert C. Buckley & John M. O’Connor, Jr.
- Prepared bench memoranda, observed oral arguments, and prepared proposed decisions in 70+ appellate cases.
Professional Affiliations and Activities:
- President, Greater Peoria Claims Association (1998)
- President, Adjuster’s Association of Central Illinois (2006)
- Member of ISBA, IDC and Sangamon County Bar Association
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