M. Ann Hatch is a civil litigator resolving product liability, concentrating her practice on personal injury defense, premises liability, asbestos, and toxic tort matters. She has a particular focus on defending asbestos-related lawsuits as well as other toxic torts, such as benzene. Ann represents manufacturers, premises owners, and distributors.
Ann has tried many jury trials to verdict in state and federal courts in Illinois and Missouri. She is perhaps best known for her extensive work in lawsuits filed in the Illinois counties of Madison, St. Clair, McLean, and Cook, as well as in St. Louis and Jackson County, Missouri.
A strategic thinker and problem solver, Ann considers all of the crucial factors surrounding a case and how these ultimately impact her clients’ businesses and reputations. Synthesizing this information with the facts of the case, she strives to limit exposure and potential liability, informing clients of the potential outcomes before negotiating settlements or pursuing a trial.
Prior to joining Hinckley Allen, Ann was a shareholder in the St. Louis office of a full-service, multi-office law firm. She also previously served as a managing partner of a mid-sized regional law firm in St. Louis, Missouri, for several years. Ann began her career as a public defender before building her robust civil litigation practice. All of these experiences serve as a strong foundation for the practical and effective legal advice she provides to clients.