Andrew Koester

Andrew Koester

The Tapella and Eberspacher Law Firm
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Andrew is a Central Illinois native. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2012 and his J.D. from Notre Dame Law School in May 2015. Andrew’s previous professional experience includes having worked for state judges, private practice attorneys, and the fourth-ranking member of the U.S. Congress. While in law school, Andrew served as Articles Editor on the Journal of College and University Law, was a member of the Federalist Society, and participated in the Notre Dame Bengal Bouts, a men’s boxing tournament that raises money for the Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh. Andrew also often helped the faculty with academic projects, including aiding a professor file an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on the collectability of sanctioned Iranian assets for damages awarded to families of victims of terrorist attacks. In addition to Andrew’s professional experience and law school involvement, he is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). The CIPP is a certification offered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Per the IAPP, “the CIPP is the global standard in privacy certification. The CIPP demonstrates a strong foundation in U.S. private-sector privacy laws and regulations and understanding of the legal requirements for the responsible transfer of sensitive personal data in the United States, EU and other jurisdictions.” Andrew’s favorite part of being a lawyer is having the opportunity to help people in the community where he grew up. When he’s not at the office, you can find Andrew fishing, golfing, or hanging out with his two dogs, Benny and Rudy.

Education
University of Notre Dame
J.D. (2015) | Law
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Activities: While in law school, Andrew served as Articles Editor on the Journal of College and University Law, was a member of the Federalist Society, and participated in the Notre Dame Bengal Bouts, a men’s boxing tournament that raises money for the Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh. Andrew also often helped the faculty with academic projects, including aiding a professor file an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on the collectability of sanctioned Iranian assets for damages awarded to families of victims of terrorist attacks.
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University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
B.A. (2012) | Political Science
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Activities: While in law school, Andrew served as Articles Editor on the Journal of College and University Law, was a member of the Federalist Society, and participated in the Notre Dame Bengal Bouts, a men’s boxing tournament that raises money for the Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh. Andrew also often helped the faculty with academic projects, including aiding a professor file an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on the collectability of sanctioned Iranian assets for damages awarded to families of victims of terrorist attacks.
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Professional Experience
Attorney
The Tapella and Eberspacher Law Firm
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Certifications
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
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International Association of Privacy Professionals
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American Agricultural Law Association
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Illinois State Bar  # 6320940
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Fees
  • Does Not Currently Practice Law
  • Not Currently Accepting Clients
Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Communications & Internet Law
    Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Agricultural Law
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
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Attorney
6009 Park Drive
Charleston, IL 61920
Telephone: (217) 639-7800