Associate Speciale, Andrew C. Office: Edwardsville Phone: 618-307-1280 Email: acs@heplerbroom.com Licenses: MO/IL vCard: Download Practice Description: Mr. Speciale concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate/trust administration, business entity formation and governance, and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Speciale is also a member of the firm’s banking and finance group where he practices in the areas of loan documentation, collection, debtor/creditor workouts, and judicial and (where applicable) non-judicial foreclosures. Mr. Speciale has represented a diverse group of clients in matters ranging from the preparation of simple wills and trusts to more complex estate tax minimization strategies. He also represents clients in the administration of probate estates, to ensure that this potentially stressful time is managed correctly and efficiently. In addition, he represents privately-held businesses and their owners with entity formation, shareholder and buy-sell agreements, business succession planning, acquisitions, and private placement offerings. He also represents clients in real estate and related matters. Bar Admissions: Missouri (2006) Illinois (2007) United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois Date of Birth: April 27, 1981 Law School: Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., 2006, summa cum laude Certifications: Mr. Speciale passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in May 2003 Undergraduate School: Washington University in St. Louis, B.S.B.A., 2002, magna cum laude Undergraduate School Honors/ Involvement: William S. Krebs Excellence in Accounting Award, December 2001 Bar/Professional Association Involvement: Missouri Bar Association Illinois Bar Association Community Involvement: Mr. Speciale is a member of the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce. In addition to his legal pursuits, Mr. Speciale is a collegiate and high school basketball and football official. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Southwestern Athletic Officials Association, a not-for-profit entity devoted to promoting the development and enhancement of amateur athletic officials. Printable Version Click here to return to the employee profiles front page.