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TorHoerman Law

Our firm is about people. That is our motto and that will always be our reality.

We do our best to get to know our clients, understand their situations, and get them the compensation they deserve.

At TorHoerman Law, we believe that if we continue to focus on the people that we represent, and continue to be true to the people that we are – justice will always be served.

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Without our team, we would’nt be able to provide our clients with anything close to the level of service they receive when they work with us.

The TorHoerman Law Team commits to the sincere belief that those injured by the misconduct of others, especially large corporate profit mongers, deserve justice for their injuries.

Our team is what has made TorHoerman Law a very special place since 2009.

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Bar and Court Admissions

  • The State of Illinois (1997)
  • The State of Missouri (1997)

Education

  • University of Missouri, St. Louis – B.A. English & Philosophy – High Honors (1995)
  • University of Iowa College of Law – J.D. – High Honors (1996)

Awards, Honors & Distinctions

  • Super Lawyers (2012, 2015-2021)

Professional and Community Affiliations

  • The American Association for Justice (AAJ)
  • The American Bar Association
  • The Federal Bar Association Southern District of Illinois Chapter
  • The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL)
  • The Injury Board

Professional Speaking

  • Personal Jurisdiction, Madison County Bar Association CLE, June 22, 2018

Ken Brennan

Partner & Attorney
Edwardsville, IL
  • Partner & Attorney
  • Edwardsville, IL

Ken Brennan is a seasoned trial lawyer with extensive experience in state and federal courts across the country.

His practice focuses on mass torts, motion practice, and appeals, with a particular emphasis on writing and arguing motions that shape the course of litigation.

Ken has successfully litigated complex legal issues in high-stakes cases, securing key victories for plaintiffs against some of the largest corporations in the world.

In addition to mass tort litigation, he has handled whistleblower suits and class actions, demonstrating his wide-ranging expertise in complex civil litigation.

His primary practice is representing people suffering injuries arising from pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and chemical exposures.

Professional Career

Ken began his legal career at a defense firm in St. Louis, Missouri, representing large corporations in litigation. After six years, he shifted his focus to fighting for individuals, leveraging his deep understanding of both sides of the courtroom to advocate for those injured through no fault of their own.

Before joining TorHoerman Law, Ken operated his own firm as a solo practitioner, further honing his litigation and appellate skills.

Ken has successfully litigated cases at the trial court level in Missouri, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Florida, California, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Vermont.

He has extensive experience handling motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and Rule 702/Daubert motions, among others. His primary strength lies in crafting compelling legal arguments and advocating for clients through well-reasoned motions and appeals.

His appellate work includes briefing and arguing cases before the Second, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Eleventh U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal, as well as appellate courts in Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, and California.

His strategic approach to motion practice and appeals has resulted in key victories that have shaped legal precedent.

Outside of the courtroom, Ken is a dedicated father of three.

He and his family regularly explore national parks across the United States, enjoying hiking and the great outdoors. A proud University of Iowa graduate, Ken is an avid supporter of all things Hawkeyes.

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Notable Cases

  • Rinder v. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., 2019 IL App (1st) 171969 – Successfully argued and won an issue of first impression in Illinois regarding whether a state-law failure to warn claim issue is a question for the judge or jury.
  • Minor M.M. ex rel. Meyers v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, 61 N.E.3d 1026 (Ill. App. 1st Dist. 2016) – Successfully argued and won an issue of first impression in Illinois regarding personal jurisdiction.
  • Lead Counsel for Plaintiffs in hundreds of radiation exposure cases pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri arising from the Manhattan-Project-era releases of ionizing radiation into North St. Louis County.
  • Infant Formula Birth Defect Litigation
  • SSRI Birth Defect Litigation
  • Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) Litigation
  • Gadolinium Litigation
  • Diacetyl (Popcorn Lung) Litigation
  • Pradaxa Litigation