About Christopher Everett
Christopher Everett Sherer is an attorney primarily based in Springfield, Illinois, with over 25 years of experience within the area of law. He specializes in family law, estate making plans, appeals, arbitration and mediation, government and regulatory law, and municipal law. He is licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. Is a member of the Sangamon County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and Missouri Bar. Mr. Sherer earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law in 2000, where he served as Notes & Comments Editor for the UMKC Law Review.
Prior to law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Science from Southeast Missouri State University in 1997. His educational background laid a robust basis for his numerous legal practice. In 2004, Mr. Sherer joined Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C., an outstanding regulation company in Springfield, Illinois. As a companion, he concentrates on family law, state and municipal law, general civil litigation, and appeals. He also represents numerous corporate clients and person business proprietors in a number of personal and commercial contexts.
His experience includes dealing with complex family law cases, government-associated legal issues, and lots of civil legal proceedings. Throughout his career, Mr. Sherer has been actively concerned in his community. He served as a commissioner at the Hillsboro City Council from 2007 to 2015 and has been a volunteer firefighter with the Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department since 2003. His dedication to public service is further demonstrated by his role as president of Imagine Hillsboro since 2016. These experiences have enriched his understanding of local government law and government operations.
Mr. Sherer has contributed to legal scholarship thru publications such as "The Resurgence of Federalism: State Employees and the Eleventh Amendment" and "Partial Terminations of Single Employer ERISA Qualified Retirement Plans: A Practical Look." These works reflect his deep engagement with complicated legal matters and his dedication to advancing legal knowledge. In popularity of his professional achievements, Mr. Sherer acquired the "10 Under 40" award from The Journal-News in 2010 and the "Achievement Award" from the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce within the same yr. These accolades highlight his dedication to excellence in the legal profession and his active participation in community affairs.
