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Our Reputation

Trial Tested Attorneys

Dripps & Blotevogel LLC is a firm known for our exceptional trial-tested attorneys. Our team’s collective experience in the courtroom is a testament to our exceptional skills and abilities, as well as our unwavering commitment to our clients. We’ve navigated through complex legal proceedings, always with the singular goal of achieving justice for those who are injured or missing a loved one.

Our track record of successful trials speaks volumes about our proficiency in advocating for those who’ve suffered due to negligence. We possess a deep understanding of the nuances of personal injury cases, and we’re here to provide unwavering support, ensuring our clients receive the rightful compensation and closure they deserve.

Roy Dripps

Attorney Roy Dripps has been practicing law for over 40 years. He is credited with obtaining millions of dollars in settlements and court awards for individuals injured due to barge and other company negligence. In 2001, Dripps successfully argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, which held that injured seaman have the right to have their cases heard by state courts. Other exceptional verdicts Dripps is responsible for include:

  • A $7,500,000 verdict for a deckhand who was permanently paralyzed from the waist down when a crane failed, causing a barge cover to hit him
  • An $8.4 million verdict for a client who lost a leg as a result of a defective nail gun and ultimately collected
  • A $9.9 million when the verdict was affirmed on appeal, with interest

He is also AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated SM, Martindale-Hubbell®, and is a renowned speaker in the area of legal education.

Dripps has obtained the following bar admissions:

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Illinois
  • Missouri
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas

Michael Blotevogel

Attorney Michael T. Blotevogel turned down a prestigious position in the U.S. Department of Justice Honors Program after graduating from law school to fight for the rights of injured individuals. Since 2004, he has represented personal injury clients, helping them seek the justice they deserve. He has obtained significant court verdicts and settlements in many different types of personal injury cases.

Blotevogel has argued before the Fifth Circuit, Seventh Circuit, Eighth Circuit, and Tenth Circuit within the United States Courts of Appeals, as well as the Illinois Supreme Court, the Missouri Supreme Court, courts of appeals in Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, and Florida, and the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. He has also drafted appellate briefing that led to victories in two cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He

Blotebogel has the following representative cases:

  • Abernathy v. E. Illinois R.R. Co., 940 F.3d 982 (7th Cir. 2019), Seventh Circuit
  • Walters v. CSX Transportation, Inc., 754 Fed.Appx. 394, Case No. 17-6508 (6th Cir. 2018), Sixth Circuit
  • Taylor v. Cottrell, Inc.., 795 F.3d 813 (8th Cir. 2015) , 8th Circuit
  • Bruntjen v. Bethalto Pizza, LLC, 2014 IL App (5th) 120245, Illinois Appellate
  • Campbell v. Autenrieb, 2018 IL App (5th) 170148, Illinois Appellate
  • In re: Teamster Car Hauler Products Liab. Litig., MDL 2339, 856 F.Supp.2d 1343, U.S. Jud. Pan. Mult. Lit.
  • Yow v. Jack Cooper Transport Co., 2015 IL App (5th) 140006, Illinois Appellate

Community Involvement

At Dripps Blotevogel LLC, we wholeheartedly believe in community involvement because we understand that our success is intricately tied to the well-being of the communities we serve. Engaging with the community allows us to forge meaningful connections and gain valuable insights into the needs and concerns of our neighbors. It enables us to give back in a way that extends beyond legal representation, positively impacting a broader scale. We believe that by actively participating in local initiatives, supporting charitable causes, and collaborating with community organizations, we can help build stronger, more resilient communities. This not only aligns with our core values but also reinforces our commitment to making a lasting, positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

We are committed to helping others—whether they are our clients or organizations within our community. As such, we support a variety of different charitable organizations and encourage those in and outside of our communities to do the same. We have partnered with: