Rex Linder
Rex is a recognized product liability authority representing many manufacturers and distributors in catastrophic injury cases.
- Rated AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
- More than 40 years of experience
Rex Linder
Attorney in Peoria, IL
Rex concentrates his practice on civil litigation in federal and state courts, including the defense of professional and product liability cases involving potentially significant damages. He has represented numerous physicians, hospitals, medical schools, and attorneys in professional liability matters. He is a recognized product liability authority representing many manufacturers and distributors in catastrophic injury cases.
Rex has held numerous leadership positions in many professional organizations at the international, national, and local levels. He is frequently called upon to discuss product and professional liability issues before business and professional organizations. He is also a regular lecturer and author for various legal organizations concerning trial tactics and strategies.
Practices
Credentials
Education
J.D., Washburn School of Law
B.S., Bradley University, History
Licensure(s) and Admission(s)
State Courts of Illinois
Unites States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Unites States Supreme Court
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
Bar Association of the Central and Southern Federal Districts of Illinois (President 2007-09)
Defense Research Institute (Board of Directors 1997-2000)
Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (Past-Chair, Product Liability Committee)
Illinois State Bar Association
International Association of Defense Counsel (President 1998-99, Executive Committee 1994-2000)
Lawyers for Civil Justice (President 2002-03)
Seventh Circuit Bar Association (Central District-Illinois Liaison)
Society of Trial Lawyers-Illinois
Presentations/Publications
Publications
"Defenses to Product Liability," chapter in Product Liability Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2009, 2012, 2014, 2019)
"Attorney Liability to Non-Clients," chapter in Attorney's Legal Liability, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2012, 2014, 2018)
"Federal Preemption Defenses in Product Liability Cases," Illinois Defense Counsel Quarterly Monograph (1996)
"Defending the Sick Building Case," Illinois Defense Counsel Quarterly (1995)
"Preparing Your Expert Witness to Answer the Hard Questions at Deposition," Defense Counsel Training Manual (Chapter Author)
Awards/Recognition
- Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers®, 2005-2021
- Bradley University Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Defense Research Institute Service Award
- Leading Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media℠
- Rated AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
Updates
Public Profile
Rex concentrates his practice on civil litigation in federal and state courts, including the defense of professional and product liability cases involving potentially significant damages. He has represented numerous physicians, hospitals, medical schools, and attorneys in professional liability matters. He is a recognized product liability authority representing many manufacturers and distributors in catastrophic injury cases.
Rex has held numerous leadership positions in many professional organizations at the international, national, and local levels. He is frequently called upon to discuss product and professional liability issues before business and professional organizations. He is also a regular lecturer and author for various legal organizations concerning trial tactics and strategies.
