Partner Rankin, W. Jason Office: Edwardsville Phone: 618-307-1184 Email: wjr@heplerbroom.com Licenses: IL/MO vCard: Download Practice Description: Mr. Rankin focuses his practice on trials involving complex business litigation matters, including: • Class actions • Pharmaceutical litigation • Product liability • Banking litigation • Insurance defense Mr. Rankin has represented clients in Illinois and North Carolina and obtained favorable jury verdicts and arbitration awards on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. Mr. Rankin regularly represents clients in multi-million dollar litigation relating to nationwide class actions and product liability claims. Bar Admissions: Illinois Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri Date of Birth: April 7, 1971 Law School: Washington University School of Law, J.D., 1996 Law School Honors/Involvement: Member and Associate Editor, Washington University Journal of Urban and Contemporary Law Washington University School of Law Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, Second Place, 1995-1996 Undergraduate School: Drake University, B.A. English, Spanish minor, 1993 Magna Cum Laude Completed Honors Program with University Honors Bar/Professional Association Involvement: Defense Research Institute     Member, DRI Class Action Specialized Litigation Group Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Community Involvement: Member, City of Edwardsville Mobile Intensive Care System Trust Committee Published Legal Writing: “CAFA Removal in the Seventh Circuit,” (Co-author) The Business Suit, DRI (November 21, 2008) Printable Version Click here to return to the employee profiles front page.