The law firm of Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., with its principal office in Mt. Vernon (yet serving all of
Illinois), is proud to announce Joshua A. Humbrecht has become a partner in the firm and James M.
Ruppert has joined the law firm as an associate.

Joshua A. Humbrecht

Josh received his J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2009 and graduated magna cum laude. During law school he was active in trial advocacy and clerked for an appellate court justice and at 2 local firms. Josh began working for Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. as a law clerk in 2008 and was offered a position as an associate upon graduation. Josh focuses on personal injury and workers’ compensation. In 2005, Josh received his bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University where he double majored in political science and history and was active in the mock trial program. Josh grew up in New Lenox, Illinois where he graduated from Lincoln-Way High School. He is married to Monika Humbrecht and they live in Benton, Illinois with their infant son, Caden.

James M. Ruppert

James hails from Madison County, Illinois, having attended Alton Senior High School. He later studied at Western Illinois University, majoring in political science and graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 2010. James obtained his J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2013.

James too will focus exclusively in representing plaintiffs including injured workers, seniors, minors and others in civil litigation. His focus will be in personal injury, wrongful death and workers’ compensation law. James practices in Illinois’ State and Federal Courts and before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation
Commission.

Josh and James can both be reached at the offices of Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. as well as senior partner Mark D. Hassakis. Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. is entering its 64th year of service (founded in 1950 by Demetri “Dee” Hassakis), and maintains regular office hours in Mt. Vernon, Marion, Belleville, Vandalia, Olney, Mt. Carmel and Effingham. The firm is rated “AV” by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability. It is also recognized by Leading Lawyers Network as one of “The Top Lawyers” and Super Lawyers, with the Highest Peer Recognition in plaintiff personal injury and workers’ compensation. They can be reached at 1-800-553-3125 and jhumb@hassakislaw.com or james@hassakislaw.com.