About
Terry W. Heady is a highly experienced personal injury and employment law attorney based in Aurora, Illinois. With over 25 years of practice, he has built a reputation for providing dedicated legal services to clients facing various legal challenges. Licensed in Illinois since 1996, he has helped individuals navigate complex legal issues, including personal injury, employment discrimination, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice.
Heady earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 1996 after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida in 1992. Since then, he has focused his career on representing victims who have been hurt or wronged in various ways. Heady’s practice includes handling car accidents, workplace discrimination, nursing home neglect, and medical malpractice cases, ensuring that his clients receive the fair compensation they deserve.
As the owner of Heady Law Firm since 2012, Heady has built a successful track record by providing personal attention to each case. He is known for his skill in taking tough cases to trial when necessary to achieve a fair result. His extensive experience in litigation has earned him recognition as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers from 2014 to 2020.
Heady’s commitment to his clients is reflected in his honors and accolades, including a Superb rating by Avvo and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. He is a member of several respected legal associations, such as the National Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the DuPage County Bar Association. He is also a member of the Federal Trial Bar and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Bar.
Throughout his career, Terry W. Heady has consistently demonstrated his dedication to protecting the rights of individuals and providing exceptional legal representation.
Law Office Affiliations
- Founder, Heady Law
- Member, Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois
- Member, Illinois Bar Association
- Member, Kane Bar Association
- Member, DuPage Bar Association
- Member, 7th Circuit Bar Association
- Member, National Employment Lawyers Association, Illinois Affiliate
Licensed State
- Illinois
Education
- Northern Illinois University College of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D) - University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
Awards & Badges




- Discrimination
- Employee Benefits
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
- Slip And Fall Accident
- Trucking Accident
- Sexual Harassment
- Workers Compensation
- Wrongful Termination




