Stephen J. Telken

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Akiba Jeffery
I really appreciate how he gives back to the community no strings attached, no hidden agenda. This is my second turkey give away with him and love the new DRIVE THROUGH idea. Thanks guys for your help.
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Barbara Jones
Troy Walton I want to say thank you for representing me in the Wrongful Death Case of my late husband. You and your team were very personal and professional. I was so happy when you and your team accepted the case. I was very pleased with the outcome and this would have not happened without you and your team. You kept me informed of everything that was going on with the case in a timely manner and I appreciate that. I did not worry about what was going on I only wanted the best to happen and to let you do your job. This was a long road to travel down and without your hard work and dedication to this case it could have lasted for years, and again I want to say THANK YOU. I take pride in you and what you have done for my family and for my future. Your paralegal has done a great job in getting information to me and taking the time to come to me to get important document signed.
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Grant Westhoff
Troy and Mary Beth were absolutely great over the year and a half they worked on my case. For someone almost entirely unfamiliar with the legal world they made every step of the process clear and concise for me. I can’t thank them enough for their hard work on my behalf!
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Gregg Lohman
Highly recommended! They gave me a sense of comfort during a difficult time, and I felt 100% secure that they had my best interests in mind. I worked with Troy Walton and he's not only a great attorney, he's an amazing person as well....and that means a lot to me.
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Haley Russell
Troy and Marybeth were both great to work with. I couldn’t have asked for better representation! They both went the extra mile to ensure my case was handled promptly and professionally. I will definitely recommend anyone and everyone to this firm! Thank you both for all you have done!
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Heather Seib
They made this very difficult process as stress-free as possibly for me. Anytime I may not have understood some law terms they would make sure to explain it until I understood. The staff is very professional, but also very empathetic to what you have gone through. I have & will continue to recommend them to my friends and family.
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Allen Injijian
Best service, advice, and outcome our family could have asked for. Would highly recommend to anyone in need of representation in personal injury claims.
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Jennifer Bainbridge
Easy location right in Edwardsville. Attorneys are all really good at what they do in getting what their clients deserve! They are patient and make sure you understand exactly what is happening through your entire process.
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Rachael Edgington
They are very professional, experienced and made everything easy for us to understand through every step. The staff is always friendly and helpful as well. Would give more stars if I could.
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Loren Hamilton
Very professional and helpful with helping me with my case. I strongly refer anyone with a personal injury case/ workers comp case to seek him out.... I am very satisfied with my settlement he got for me....
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Matt Stuttle
Troy Walton and his team exceeded every possible expectation we could have had. The firm is very professional, sincere, experienced, prepared, and focused and the level of commitment they display is second to none. I would highly recommend Troy and the team at Walton Telken & Foster to anyone who may be seeking first class consultation or representation.
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Mike McKinzie
Adam Bragee is an extremely hard worker who goes above and beyond for his clients. Highly recommend.
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Patrick Langdon
Adam was willing to travel to Springfield, IL and meet with me. Adam is very easy to talk to and I would recommend him to anyone!
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Ryan Woodward
This firm is the epitome of class, expertise, and results. I can't recommend them enough. You're in good hands with Adam Bragee and the rest of the team at Walton Telken!
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Shelley Kolweier
I would highly recommend the law office of Walton, Telken & Foster. They are highly qualified and very upstanding firm that make you feel comfortable the minute you walk in the door. They are compassionate & take time to answer any questions you have to guide you to the best way to handle your case. My attorneys assistants went above & beyond her call of duty to work with me. Thank you for making it less stressful on me!

Our Results Speak for Themselves

$100M+

Toxic tort environmental exposure

$29.6M

Medical Malpractice

$20M

Toxic tort/environmental exposure

$7.5M

Tractor trailer collision/wrongful death

$6.5M

MVA/drunk driver case

$2.25M

Barge accident/wrongful death

$1.8M

Class action/data breach

$1M

Tractor trailer collision

$1M

Medical malpractice

$1M

Medical malpractice/wrongful death

Stephen J. Telken

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Bio

Stephen J. Telken specializes in handling serious bodily injury and wrongful death claims arising from dangerous products, dangerous premises, trucking/vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and other acts of corporate and individual negligence.

Earlier in his career, Telken devoted a significant amount of his practice to handling claims for injured railroad and river workers, under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) and Jones Act.  Telken successfully litigated claims against the major railroads and barge/towing companies, resulting in substantial jury verdicts and sizeable settlements.

Since co-founding Walton Telken in 2009, Telken has focused on medical malpractice, trucking accidents, and chemical exposure claims on behalf of individuals, successfully resolving cases in various jurisdictions and venues in Missouri and Illinois.

Telken’s notable cases include a nearly $30,000,000 judgment for a client injured by negligent medical care as well as multiple other million-dollar plus recoveries.  Telken’s zealous client advocacy and longstanding trial success has won him recognition by his peers as a Leading Lawyer.

When not working, Telken enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, and tending to chores around the house.  He is a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish, in Belleville, Illinois and a former member of the Board of Directors of Caritas, a non-profit organization serving vulnerable children and families throughout Southern Illinois.

Telken graduated from Rockhurst College with an undergraduate degree in Finance and Economics.  He earned his law degree (J.D.) and a Masters degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from St. Louis University.

Telken is licensed in Illinois and Missouri, as well as the federal courts in the Southern District of Illinois, the Eastern District of Missouri, and the Court of Appeals for the 7th Judicial Circuit.  He regularly appears in the state courts of Illinois and Missouri.  Telken belongs to several professional organizations including the Missouri Bar, the Illinois Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Missouri Trial Lawyers Association.

 

Bar Admissions:
Missouri, 1995
Illinois, 1998
U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri
Education:
Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 1995
Doctor of Jurisprudence and Masters in Business Administration
Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri, 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Finance and Economics
Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Missouri Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
St. Clair County Bar Association
Edwardsville Bar Association
Bar Association of Missouri St. Louis (BAMSL)
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)
Missouri Trial Lawyers Association (MATA)

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We’re a Midwest-based law firm, small by choice, with big impact. At Walton Telken, our mission is simple: achieve the best possible outcomes for each of our clients. Powered by our passion for victims’ rights and 150 years of combined legal experience, we work hard towards this goal every day—and we have the track record to prove it.
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We’re here to help recover maximum monetary damages to compensate you for your physical, financial and emotional losses. The personal injury lawyers at our firm understand your concerns and are committed to responding to your needs with strong advocacy and legal counsel. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your personal injury or work-related injury claim at one of our office locations in Illinois or Missouri.

At Walton Telken, trial practice is core to our DNA. We’re unafraid to fight on your behalf aggressively to ensure you recover the monetary damages you deserve.

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Our Locations

Edwardsville, IL

209 E. Schwarz Street , Edwardsville IL 62025
618-307-9880
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St. Louis, MO (By Appointment Only)

214 N Clay Ave Suite 140 , St. Louis MO 63122
314-441-7133
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