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Martin Haxel
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Martin Haxel

4.8
12 reviews

310 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Bicyclists Hit By a Car and 32 more

About Martin Haxel

As the founding attorney at Haxel Law, Martin Haxel has built a reputation over more than thirty years of practicing law in Illinois. He grew up without a family legacy in the legal profession, financing his own education at Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville by working in an Alton factory and maintaining cemetery grounds. While earning his J.D. from Saint Louis University Law in St. Louis, he gained practical experience bartending and conducting legal research for a local firm. After graduation he served with the Illinois Attorney General’s office in Springfield, where he has remained, raising three children alongside his wife of over thirty-five years, Laurie. Known for his tenacious advocacy against insurance companies, Martin has secured landmark settlements—including a $1.3 million policy-limit award for a motorcyclist—and is always ready to take cases to trial. When he’s not in the courtroom, Martin plays weekly senior league hockey, cheers on the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues, cycles the Sangamon Valley Trail, or enjoys boating on Lake Springfield.

 

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July 12, 2017
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We used Mr Haxel for an injury claim with a former employer and we were very satisfied with his work on our behalf. He explained the details of the case to us very thoroughly. I would definitely recommend hi to other friends and family.

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 5
    • Boating Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Trucking Accidents
    • Dog Bites
    • Wrongful Death
  • Premises Liability
  • Workers Compensation
  • Other 27
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Bicyclists Hit By a Car
    • Bus Accidents
    • Car Accidents
    • Drunk Driving Accidents
    • Distracted Driving Accidents
    • Fatal Accidents
    • Pedestrians Hit By a Car
    • Uber and Lyft Accidents
    • Bike Accidents
    • Brain Injuries
    • Catastrophic Injuries
    • Rideshare Accidents
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Slip and Falls
    • Product Liability
    • Spinal Cord Injuries
    • Truck Accidents
    • Workplace Accidents
    • Police and Fire Pension Application
    • Construction Workers
    • Farm Workers
    • Firefighters
    • Industrial and Factory Workers
    • Medical Professionals
    • Police Officers
    • Restaurant Workers

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, Missouri
    1982, Illinois
    1982, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
    1983, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
    1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    1986, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
    Memberships
    Illinois State Bar Association
    The Missouri Bar
    Sangamon County Bar Association
    Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Saint Louis University School of Law
    Class of 1980
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
    Class of 1977
    B.S.
    Economics
    Legal Certifications
    Mediation, Certificate of Completion - pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court Rule 17

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Founding Attorney at Haxel Law
4.8
12 reviews

310 East Adams StreetSpringfield, IL 62701U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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    Martin Haxel was admitted in 1981 to the State of Missouri.
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    Martin Haxel is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
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    Martin Haxel attended Saint Louis University School of Law.

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