Cynthia Coughlin Hennessey

Cynthia Coughlin Hennessey

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 34 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident

425 North New Ballas Road, Saint Louis, MO

About Cynthia

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 95%

As a Registered Nurse, Licensed Attorney and former Insurance Company Attorney, Cynthia is uniquely qualified to handle any and all levels of Workers' Compensation Injuries in Missouri and Illinois. Cynthia has agressively and successfully handled hundreds brain injury cases, paraplegia and spinal cord injuries, back injuries, rotator cuff tears, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many many more.

35 years | 25,000 cases

95%
Car Accident 4%

Cynthia has agressively and successfully handled hundreds of car accident and trucking accident cases in Missouri, Illinois and Colorado. Before becoming an attorney Cynthia worked as a registered nurse in both pediatric and adult intensive care units. With her background in the hospital and nursing setting, Cynthia has the compassion and the unique knowlege and skill to best represent the most seriously injured clients as an attorney.

35 years | 5,000 cases

4%
Trucking Accident 1%

Cynthia has agressively and successfully handled hundreds of car accident and trucking accident cases in Missouri, Illinois and Colorado. Before becoming an attorney Cynthia worked as a registered nurse in both pediatric and adult intensive care units. With her background in the hospital and nursing setting, Cynthia has the compassion and the unique knowlege and skill to best represent the most seriously injured clients as an attorney

35 years | 200 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

25%-35%


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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 22 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 33 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1992

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 34 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1991

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hennessey Law Firm

425 North New Ballas Road, Saint Louis, MO, 63141

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Cynthia Coughlin Hennessey's Reviews

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24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Laurie | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Laurie

I was very pleased with the settlement I received using The Hennessey Law Firm. Stephanie, whom was the contact person I dealt with, was very helpful and knowledgeable. Since I had never been involved in any type of lawsuit before, she guided me through the process step by step. She kept in contact ...with me throughout the entire procedure and with Covid-19 delays in the court system, Stephanie constantly updated me on the status of the proceedings. Thank you to Cynthia Hennessey and Stephanie for helping make this as painless as possible for me. To all those behind the scenes who also worked on my case, thank you!

Posted by Howard | March 11, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Good Experience

Cynthia was truly an angel to me when I needed it the most. After having 2 other lawyers take my case and do nothing for 5 years, I prayed to find an honest lawyer who would take it and work it and finally get me justice. Cynthia handled my case, worked very hard and I am very grateful.

Posted by Robbie | February 24, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Nice Lawyer

Cynthia was very, very nice to me and my husband. I hurt my back and I first hired a law firm off of the TV commercials. It was terrible. All I ever got to talk to was a secretary, and couldn’t get anyone to answer my questions. I never even met the lawyer, and I felt like no one was fighting for m...e. I went to see Cynthia Hennessey at the Workers’ Comp 101 seminar for Injured Workers and I asked her immediately to take my case over. I fired the lawyer I had. Cynthia met with us for 2 hours, she filed a hardship for my benefits, and fought in court and won. I was very impressed when she gave me her cell phone number, I could text or call her anytime I had a question and always got a quick response. I don’t think the first lawyer ever even knew who I was. Cynthia treated us very personally. I will definitely call her if I ever get hurt again or if I know anyone who gets hurt.

Posted by Dorothy | February 02, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend

Cynthia Hennessey represented my husband Jim with his car accident case. He was rear-ended by a pickup truck going 55 miles an hour. He needed neck surgery and missed almost 6 months of work. I was very lucky to find Cynthia. She promised she was fast with cases, that she didn’t just let them sit ...around. And she was right. She filed the lawsuit, and had all of our medical records and bills immediately. Our case went to mediation and we think our settlement was more than fair, thanks to Cynthia. We needed the money from the settlement very badly or we would have lost our house and everything with Jim not working. I would definitely use Cynthia again, and highly recommend her.

Posted by Julie | February 02, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Experience

I never in a million years thought I would need a lawyer for a Workers Comp injury. I am a pharmaceutical sales rep and I fell down 5 stairs while carrying a load of work materials, I hurt my neck and couldn’t work. Workers Comp tried to deny this at first. It was then that I knew I needed a lawye...r. I researched and read up on every Workers Comp lawyer in St. Louis. I found Cynthia Hennessey, and I liked that she was a Nurse, a lawyer and also had worked for the insurance companies before. As well, I liked all the great reviews. I met with her, and immediately I knew I was in good hands. She was so nice and professional, I was sure I made a great choice. She filed for a hardship and won. So I started getting paid for the time I was missing. Workers Comp tried several more tricks to mess with me, but with each one, Cynthia immediately fought back, dragged them into court and won. My case ended with a good settlement. Of course my neck will never be the same again. But I was very, very happy to have had Cynthia as my lawyer and would use her again.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Hennessy Law firm, LLC

1990 - 1997

Attorney, Evans & Dixon, LLC

Associations

Missouri State Bar

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lauterwasser v. Treasurer of Missouri as Custodian of the Second Injury Fund

Permanent Total Disability Award Secured – Lifetime Benefits Granted (ALJ Reversed)

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Education

1991

St. Louis University

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Maryville University of St. Louis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Workers' Comp 101: The Workshop the Insurance Companies don't want you to attend

Missouri and Illinois Workers' Compensation

Publications

2026

Hennessey Law LLC - Missouri Workers' Compensation What Every Missouri Nurse Should Know After an Assault

2025

Hennessey Law, LLC - Missouri Workers' Compensation How Social Media Can Affect Your Workers' Compensation Case

2025

Hennessey Law LLC - Missouri Workers' Compensation Workers' Comp 101: The IME (Independent Medical Evaluation)

2025

Hennessey Law LLC - Missouri Workers' Compensation Workers' Comp 101: The Traumatic Brain Injury Case

Languages

English

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