DAVID J. JEROME

My friends and family would say I’m a problem solver. I believe the law is here to provide boundaries so that people can find their way to justice. After a work-related injury, there are often a lot of emotions. People panic, and rightfully so. Bills and hospital debts don’t take time off while you are recovering. I enjoy being the person to help bring hope back into people’s lives in their darkest hours. As the managing partner of the firm, I am committed to making sure every client receives individualized and personal attention. We are not a “big box” law firm and we do not treat client files like an assembly line. When you hire Jerome Salmi Kopis, you will receive our best effort every day.

EDUCATION

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) St. Louis University School of Law (1994)
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (B.A.) Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (1988)
  • Political Science Major
  • English Minor

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Workers’ Compensation
• Personal Injury
• Social Security Disability

MEMBERSHIPS

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• St. Clair County Bar Association

MISSOURI BAR ASSOCIATION

• Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
• Workers Injury Law Advocacy Group

NOTABLE EXPERIENCES

• Kids’ Chance of Illinois (Board of Directors)
• Kids Chance of Missouri
• Collinsville Planning Commission (2001-2016)
• Collinsville City Councilman (2016-present)