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Brian Wendler, Founding Partner

Brian Wendler is a seasoned trial lawyer who proudly practices and has offices in his home county where he was born and raised.  He worked his way through college and law school earning academic honors in both endeavors.  He has been asked to and unhesitatingly agreed to donate his time to share his expertise by serving as a guest speaker, guest lecturer, arbitrator, and moot court judge.

Brian understands the every day plights of blue collar workers.  He is the son of a railroad worker and drove a truck and forklift while working his way through college prior to practicing law.  Because he understands emergencies do not always occur during business hours, cellphone calls are permitted after hours.

Brian Wendler has successfully litigated numerous high profile and high damage cases (see verdicts and settlements).  He is no stranger to taking on insurance companies and big corporations in unfriendly venues with less than compassionate judiciary personnel.  He is well received by his peers, earning the highest "A.V." rating through Martindale Hubbell.  Most importantly, Brian is well liked by his clients who unanimously report favorably towards him on Avvo.com, contributing to his Avvo-awarded "Superb" rating. 

Brian has earned multiple verdicts and settlements in excess of $1,000,000 for his clients.  All cases, big and small, are treated with the same meticulous attention to detail and respect. 

When he's not working, Brian enjoys spending time with his family, is a life-long St. Louis Cardinals fan, and tends to his vegetable garden.
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PRACTICE AREAS
  • Personal Injury 
  • Trial Litigation
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Crashes
  • Products Liability
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University
- School of Law

​Juris Doctorate, 1984
Dean's List
Research Assistant
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PROFESSIONAL
Wendler & Zinzilieta, P.C.,
Founding Partner
2019 to Present
Wendler Law, P.C., President

2006 to 2019
Wendler & Ezra, P.C., Partner 
1999 to 2006
Carlson, Wendler, & Associates, Partner/Associate
1990 to 1999
Bernard & Davidson, Associate
1988 to 1990
Johannes & Marron, Associate
1987 to 1988
ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Illinois
State Bar of Missouri
Central District of Illinois
Northern District of Illinois
Southern District of Illinois
Eastern District of Missouri
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Claims Court
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Governors
American Trial Lawyers Association
Madison County Bar Association
AWARDS
2012 Client's Choice Award - AVVO
2013 Client's Choice Award - AVVO
2014 Client's Choice Award - AVVO
2015 Client's Choice Award - AVVO
2016 Client's Choice Award - AVVO
2017 Client's Choice Award - AVVO

AVVO Superb Rating - 10 out of 10

2005 William J. Harte Amicus Volunteer Award,
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
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Guest Judge,
SIUC Moot Court Competition

AVVO "Excellent" Lawyer - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014  "Superb" Lawyer - 2015, 2016, 2017

A.V. Preeminent (Highest Legal and Ethical Standards) by Martindale Hubbell -
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

​Guest Speaker, Triad High School
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Million Dollar Advocates (multiple)
Brian M. WendlerClients’ ChoiceAward 2016
Brian M. WendlerClients’ ChoiceAward 2013
Brian M. WendlerClients’ ChoiceAward 2015
Brian M. WendlerClients’ ChoiceAward 2012
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Brian M. WendlerClients’ ChoiceAward 2014
Brian M. WendlerClients’ ChoiceAward 2017

LOCATION

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HOURS

Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday: By Appointment
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CONTACT US


New Address as of November 1, 2022:​​​
5 Oak Drive

Maryville, Illinois 62062


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Office Phone No.:  618.692.0011
Office Fax No.:  618.692.0022
Brian's Cellphone No.:  618.789.2002
Angie's Cellphone No.:  618.435.7074
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Client Reviews
  • Our Team
    • Brian Wendler
    • Angie Zinzilieta
    • Julie Wendler
    • Loretta Koch
    • Hailea Tepen
    • Kiera Doughty
    • Anna Zinzilieta
    • Willow Zinzilieta
    • Hugo Wendler
    • Cooper Wendler
  • Verdicts & Settlements
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
    • Crashes >
      • Car Crashes
      • Truck Crashes
      • Aviation Crashes
    • Products Liability
    • Wrongful Death
    • Slips and Falls
    • Workers' Compensation
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Adult Guardianships
    • Stray Voltage
  • Community
  • Blog
  • Intake Form