Education:

Bachelor of Science–Mechanical Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla, 1985

Juris Doctorate
St. Louis University, 1992

jtelthorst@hrva.com

Practice Experience:

Jim began his career with Heyl Royster in 1991 as a law clerk in the Edwardsville office. After law school, he joined the firm in the Edwardsville office in 1992. He became a partner with the firm in 2004.

A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Jim worked as an engineer from 1985 to 1991 and is also a licensed professional engineer.

Practice Emphasis:

Jim concentrates his practice on workers’ compensation and general tort defense.

He is a member of the Bar Association of Metro St. Louis, Madison County, St. Clair County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations.

Admitted to Practice:

 State Courts of Illinois
State Courts of Missouri
United States District Court,
Southern District of Illinois
United States Court of Appeals,
Seventh Circuit