Carl B. Hillemann is a commercial/business litigator, with experience in a wide range of complex litigation matters in Missouri courts and in state and federal courts nationwide. Mr. Hillemann's experience includes large cases in the areas of government contracts, environmental, breach of contract, business torts/fraud, false claims and statements, qui tam, zoning, construction law, tax appeals, and patent litigation. He is currently working principally on cases involving federal income tax issues, patent validity, and tobacco manufacturers' liability for uncompensated care provided by hospitals to victims of tobacco products.   

Primary Practice Areas

• Commercial Litigation

Bar Admissions

• United States Court of Federal Claims, 1994
• United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 1985
• United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 2004
• Supreme Court of Missouri, 1985
• Supreme Court of Illinois, 1986

Education and Academic Honors

• J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, 1985
• A.B., summa cum laude, Washington University, 1981
• Symposium Editor, Northwestern University School of Law Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1984-1985

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• The Missouri Bar
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
• Illinois State Bar Association

Community Service

• Bonhomme Presbyterian Church
  Stephen Minister, 2003-2006

Employment

• Lashly & Baer, P.C.
  Senior Litigator, 2006-Present
• Schultz & Little, L.L.P.
  Of Counsel, 2003-2006
• Herzog, Crebs & McGhee, L.L.P.
  Of Counsel, 2001-2003
• PDS Technical Services
  Litigation Consultant to The Boeing Company, 1999-2001
• Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal
  Partner, 1993-1999
  Associate, 1990-1993