Kristin Liddle Bevil
kbevil@fletcher-sippel.com (email)(312) 252-1504 (Phone) |
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Ms. Bevil represents railroad clients in Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), grade crossing and other railroad related litigation. She has defended various clients against whistleblower claims brought pursuant to the Federal Railroad Safety Act and has dealt with issues such as preemption involving state and federal regulations, derailments and cumulative trauma claims. Ms. Bevil is an experienced litigator with substantial courtroom experience that includes arbitrations, mediations and several jury trials, as well as several appeals in Missouri and Illinois. She is involved with various industry conferences and seminars and has presented on topics such as OSHA whistleblower claims and preemption.
Education
University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri; Juris Doctorate; cum laude
Western District of Missouri; Honorable Ortrie Smith, US District Court Judge; Intern
University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri; BA in Journalism
Bar Admissions
State of Indiana
State of Illinois
State of Missouri
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
Association memberships
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA)
National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC)
American Bar Association (ABA)