Clint Wells
Clint brings focused legal analysis and a practical, collaborative approach to helping clients resolve disputes and protect their interests.
- Served as Chief Articles Editor of the Southern Illinois Law Journal
- Law clerked for Illinois’s First Judicial Circuit in Jackson County
Clint Wells
Attorney in Peoria, IL
Clint is an associate in Heyl Royster’s Peoria office, where he represents clients in business and commercial litigation, casualty and tort matters, and toxic torts and asbestos litigation. He brings careful preparation, focused analysis, and a practical understanding of his clients’ priorities to each matter. His approach centers on identifying risks, building a clear strategy, and keeping clients informed as their cases progress.
Clint believes sound legal counsel begins with understanding the client. He listens closely, explains options clearly, and considers how a dispute fits within the client’s broader goals. He works collaboratively across Heyl Royster’s practice groups to address related concerns and provide counsel that supports both the matter at hand and the client’s interests moving forward.
During law school, Clint served as a judicial law clerk in Illinois’s First Judicial Circuit in Jackson County. Working directly with judges, he researched a wide range of legal issues and assisted with judicial opinions. That experience strengthened his ability to evaluate arguments, identify key issues, and understand how courts assess a case.
As Chief Articles Editor of the Southern Illinois Law Journal, Clint refined his legal research, analysis, and writing skills. Working with legal scholars and commentators from across the country reinforced the importance of clear reasoning and precise communication—skills he brings to preparing arguments and explaining complex issues to clients.
Clint earned his J.D. from Southern Illinois University Simmons School of Law and his bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Illinois State University.
Outside the office, Clint enjoys hunting, fishing, and sharing his appreciation for the outdoors with others. He has a particular interest in conservation and fish and wildlife law and is a St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Credentials
Education
J.D., Southern Illinois University Simmons School of Law
B.S., Illinois State University, Legal Studies
Public Profile
Clint is an associate in Heyl Royster’s Peoria office, where he represents clients in business and commercial litigation, casualty and tort matters, and toxic torts and asbestos litigation. He brings careful preparation, focused analysis, and a practical understanding of his clients’ priorities to each matter. His approach centers on identifying risks, building a clear strategy, and keeping clients informed as their cases progress.
Clint believes sound legal counsel begins with understanding the client. He listens closely, explains options clearly, and considers how a dispute fits within the client’s broader goals. He works collaboratively across Heyl Royster’s practice groups to address related concerns and provide counsel that supports both the matter at hand and the client’s interests moving forward.
During law school, Clint served as a judicial law clerk in Illinois’s First Judicial Circuit in Jackson County. Working directly with judges, he researched a wide range of legal issues and assisted with judicial opinions. That experience strengthened his ability to evaluate arguments, identify key issues, and understand how courts assess a case.
As Chief Articles Editor of the Southern Illinois Law Journal, Clint refined his legal research, analysis, and writing skills. Working with legal scholars and commentators from across the country reinforced the importance of clear reasoning and precise communication—skills he brings to preparing arguments and explaining complex issues to clients.
Clint earned his J.D. from Southern Illinois University Simmons School of Law and his bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Illinois State University.
Outside the office, Clint enjoys hunting, fishing, and sharing his appreciation for the outdoors with others. He has a particular interest in conservation and fish and wildlife law and is a St. Louis Cardinals fan.
