Cynthia Coughlin Hennessey

I am a workers’ compensation and serious injury attorney with over 35 years of experience advocating for injured individuals in Missouri and Illinois. Before becoming an attorney, I was a Registered Nurse — and that medical foundation continues to shape how I practice law today.
My career began representing insurance companies and employers. That experience gave me an inside understanding of how claims are evaluated, defended, and often minimized. Today, I use that knowledge to advocate exclusively for injured workers and accident victims.
As a nurse-turned-lawyer, I approach every case with both clinical insight and legal precision. I understand medical records, impairment ratings, causation issues, and the long-term impact injuries have on a person’s ability to work and live fully. This dual background allows me to identify strengths in a case that others may overlook.
My practice focuses primarily on:
• Missouri and Illinois Workers’ Compensation
• Permanent Total Disability claims
• Complex and medically intensive cases
• Serious personal injury matters
I lead a focused, all-female firm committed to compassionate, highly strategic representation. My clients are never treated as files or numbers. Injury cases are deeply personal — they affect income, identity, family stability, and peace of mind. I take that responsibility seriously.
I believe strong advocacy requires both strength and empathy. As a nurse, I cared for patients. As an attorney, I fight for them.