About Heyl Royster

Heyl Royster stands as a regional institution with more than a century of proven legal service, recognized for excellence in litigation, business counsel, and complex regulatory matters. With over 115 attorneys across seven offices, the firm maintains a strong presence throughout Illinois, Missouri, and the Midwest, offering strategic, efficient, and comprehensive representation.

Heyl Royster combines long-established trial strength with sophisticated transactional capabilities, enabling clients to address high-stakes disputes and essential business needs with confidence. Matters involving tort litigation, commercial conflicts, insurance issues, healthcare defense, environmental claims, and governmental matters are managed with deliberate preparation and a commitment to ethically advancing client interests.

Heyl Royster draws on deep historical roots and modern capability, integrating attorneys with diverse backgrounds, multidisciplinary knowledge, and extensive courtroom experience. The firm’s professionals emphasize collaboration, strategic planning, and industry-focused insight, supporting individuals, companies, institutions, and public entities through evolving legal challenges across the Midwest and beyond.

Heyl Royster continues to build on a legacy shaped by pioneering trial lawyers and forward-thinking practitioners who established a culture of integrity, diligence, and excellence. From complex asbestos litigation to significant commercial matters, the firm has expanded its services, regional footprint, and practice groups to address emerging risks, regulatory shifts, and industry-specific demands across 32 areas of law.

Heyl Royster remains committed to confidentiality, client-centered service, and high-quality legal counsel. Attorney-led representation ensures rigorous analysis, clear communication, and strategic execution throughout each matter. With a heritage rooted in Midwest values and a national reputation for results, the firm delivers informed guidance and impactful advocacy tailored to the needs and objectives of its clients.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Agribusiness
  • Buy/Sell Agreements
  • Contract Negotiations And Documentation
  • Employment Contracts
  • Joint Ventures
  • License Agreements
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Operating Agreements For Limited Liability Companies
  • Shareholder Agreements
  • Stock Purchase Agreements
  • Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy
  • Healthcare
  • Not-For-Profit Organizations And Religious & Clergy
Intellectual Property
  • Employment-Related IP Issues
  • Intellectual Property Disputes And Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Prosecution And Protection
  • Privacy And Data Security
  • Trademarks
Estate Planning
  • Wills, Trusts, And Powers Of Attorney
  • Administration & Guardianship
  • Long-Term Care & Nursing Homes
Government
  • Land Use And Zoning
  • Annexations
  • Budgets And Levies
  • Contracts
  • Employment And Labor
  • Intergovernmental Agreements
  • Employee Unions
  • Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)
  • Governmental Liability And Immunities
  • General Operational Issues
  • Open Meetings Act (OMA)
  • Ordinances
  • Prevailing Wage Requirements
Employment & Labor
  • Title VII Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964
  • Age Discrimination In Employment Act (ADEA)
  • Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (ADA)
  • Equal Pay Act
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Family And Medical Leave Act Of 1993 (FMLA)
  • Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973
  • Illinois Human Rights Act
  • Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
  • Illinois Wage Payment And Collection Act
  • Illinois Minimum Wage Law
  • Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA) Issues
  • One Day Rest In Seven Act
  • Personnel Records Review Act
  • Prevailing Wage Act
  • Union Grievances And Arbitrations
  • Victims Economic Security And Safety Act (VESSA)
  • Worker Adjustment And Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
  • Administrative Agency Processes And Procedures
  • Non-Compete Agreements And Restrictive Covenants
  • Compensation, Employment Classification, Prevailing Wages, Overtime, And Bonus Pay Issues
  • Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation Issues
  • Employment, Family, Medical, And Military Leave Issues
  • Negotiation Of Collective Bargaining Agreements And Labor Contract Administration
  • National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Proceedings
Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Environmental Law
  • Closing Services
  • Document Preparation
  • Title Services
  • Bonding, Financing, And Tax Credits
  • Debt Certificates
  • Land Acquisitions
  • Plat Approval And Zoning Issues
  • Project Evaluation And Negotiations
  • TIF And SSA Transactions
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate Advocacy
  • Business & Commercial Litigation
  • Casualty & Tort
  • Civil Rights & Correctional Healthcare Litigation
  • Class Action & Mass Tort
  • Mediation Services & Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Professional Liability
  • Education
  • Insurance Services
  • Liquor Liability & Dramshop
  • Military Law
  • Professional Regulation & Licensure
  • Qui Tam
Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices
  • Product Liability
  • Railroad Litigation
  • Toxic Torts & Asbestos
  • Trucking
  • Workers' Compensation

Fees

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Office locations for Heyl Royster

Heyl Royster - Peoria

300 Hamilton Blvd Second Floor, Peoria, IL 61602

Heyl Royster - Chicago

33 N Dearborn St Seventh Floor, Chicago, IL 60602

Heyl Royster - Peoria

805 W Pioneer Pkwy, Peoria, IL 61615

Heyl Royster - Champaign

301 N Neil St Suite 505, Champaign, IL 61820

Heyl Royster - Springfield

4205 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62711