John Hipskind

John Hipskind is a personal injury attorney at Hipskind & McAninch, LLC in Belleville, Illinois. He represents injured clients in the Belleville metro area and beyond, helping people pursue compensation after serious accidents and preventable harm. His practice includes car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, premises liability, product liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death claims.

Hipskind attended Althoff Catholic High School, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and Oklahoma City University School of Law, where he completed his legal education in 2008. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and trial preparation. This background supports his ability to investigate injury claims, evaluate liability, review insurance issues, and explain legal options to clients who are dealing with medical bills, lost income, and long-term recovery needs.

Hipskind began his legal career at the St. Clair County Public Defender’s Office, where he defended misdemeanor, felony, and homicide cases. That experience gave him valuable courtroom training and helped develop his ability to try cases before a jury. In his injury practice, he has handled significant matters involving head-on collisions, restaurant injuries, landlord negligence, porch collapse claims, and ceiling collapse injuries, using investigation and evidence preservation to build strong claims.

John Hipskind is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Missouri. He has recovered more than $10 million for clients and has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers, Illinois Rising Stars, Illinois Super Lawyers, and the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. He is also a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the St. Clair County Bar Association, and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Through preparation, communication, and client-focused advocacy, Hipskind helps injured people pursue accountability.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hipskind & McAninch, LLC
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Missouri

Education

• Oklahoma City University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Awards & Badges