Heyl Royster

Nathan Henderson

Partner
Edwardsville, IL

Joined Firm in 2014

An effective defense relies on knowledge, experience, and decisiveness. Nathan is an astute litigator and counselor with a 20-year track record of using legal expertise, business judgment, and common sense to achieve excellent client results.

  • Proudly defended some of the largest corporations in the world, as well as protected the interests of small, family-owned businesses
  • Traveled to 49 states in service of clients
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Nathan Henderson

Attorney in Edwardsville, IL

Nathan Henderson, a Partner in our Edwardsville office, has extensive experience managing and implementing the defense of mass tort litigation, including asbestos, toxic tort, products liability, premises liability, and environmental matters venued in trial courts throughout Illinois and Missouri. He knows that being named a defendant in a lawsuit can bring many emotions: fear, anger, frustration, and uncertainty. He recognizes the importance of instilling confidence in his clients through detailed evaluation, frank advice, and his ability to prepare a case for trial. His sense of duty is evidenced both in and out of courtrooms.

Nathan has spent the majority of his career defending corporations in cases involving product liability, premises liability, mass tort, environmental litigation, and transportation. He has served as counsel for a large aerospace company, a multi-state utility, large retail chains, manufacturers of building materials, leaders of the food and beverage industry, motor carriers, and "mom and pop" suppliers of automotive and remodeling products. He participates in and oversees all litigation phases, from evaluating his clients' liability and performing the investigation needed to successfully defend a suit to conducting depositions, preparing clients to be deposed, drafting and arguing motions, and trial preparation.

Nathan enjoys spending time with his wife and two teenage children and becoming a DIY expert on home repair. He volunteers in his community and enjoys cooking meals for small and large groups.

Credentials

Education

J.D., Southern Illinois University Law School

B.A., Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, Political Science and History

Licensure(s) and Admission(s)

State Courts of Illinois

State Courts of Missouri

United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois

United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Professional Affiliations

Defense Research Institute

Illinois Defense Counsel

Illinois State Bar Association

Missouri Bar Association

Community Involvement

City of Troy, Ward IV, Alderman (2017 – present)

Finance and Economic Development Committee

Law Enforcement Committee

Mayor pro tem

Presentations/Publications

Presentations

“Driver Handbooks, CDL Manuals and Driver Training Resources: Strategies in Handling Plaintiffs Use of These Materials, Defeating the Reptile and Avoiding the Nuclear Verdict,” American Trucking Association (2021)

 Publications

"The When, Where, and Why of Personal Conveyance," Heyl Royster Trucking Newsletter (2022) 

The Infestation of the Trucking Industry: Lawyers, Snakes, and Politicians,” Heyl Royster Trucking Practice E-Newsletter (Fall 2020) 

"Beware of Ice: Natural v. Unnatural Accumulation," IDC Defense Update (2009)

Awards/Recognition

  • Super Lawyer Rising Star by Super Lawyers®, 2012 – 2017
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