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Rex Linder

Senior Counsel
Peoria, IL

Joined Firm in 1974

Rex is a recognized product liability authority representing many manufacturers and distributors in catastrophic injury cases.

  • Rated AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • More than 40 years of experience
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Rex Linder

Attorney in Peoria, IL

Rex concentrates his practice on civil litigation in federal and state courts, including the defense of professional and product liability cases involving potentially significant damages. He has represented numerous physicians, hospitals, medical schools, and attorneys in professional liability matters. He is a recognized product liability authority representing many manufacturers and distributors in catastrophic injury cases.

Rex has held numerous leadership positions in many professional organizations at the international, national, and local levels. He is frequently called upon to discuss product and professional liability issues before business and professional organizations. He is also a regular lecturer and author for various legal organizations concerning trial tactics and strategies.

Credentials

Education

J.D., Washburn School of Law

B.S., Bradley University, History

Licensure(s) and Admission(s)

State Courts of Illinois

Unites States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois

Unites States Supreme Court

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association

Bar Association of the Central and Southern Federal Districts of Illinois (President 2007-09)

Defense Research Institute (Board of Directors 1997-2000)

Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (Past-Chair, Product Liability Committee)

Illinois State Bar Association

International Association of Defense Counsel (President 1998-99, Executive Committee 1994-2000)

Lawyers for Civil Justice (President 2002-03)

Seventh Circuit Bar Association (Central District-Illinois Liaison)

Society of Trial Lawyers-Illinois

Presentations/Publications

Publications

"Defenses to Product Liability," chapter in Product Liability Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2009, 2012, 2014, 2019)

"Attorney Liability to Non-Clients," chapter in Attorney's Legal Liability, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2012, 2014, 2018)

"Federal Preemption Defenses in Product Liability Cases," Illinois Defense Counsel Quarterly Monograph (1996)

"Defending the Sick Building Case," Illinois Defense Counsel Quarterly (1995)

"Preparing Your Expert Witness to Answer the Hard Questions at Deposition," Defense Counsel Training Manual (Chapter Author)

Awards/Recognition

  • Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers®, 2005-2021
  • Bradley University Distinguished Alumnus Award
  • Defense Research Institute Service Award
  • Leading Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media
  • Rated AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
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