Erick VanDorn
About Erick VanDorn
Erick VanDorn is a lawyer based in O'Fallon, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Erick VanDorn is recognized in the following practice areas:
- O'Fallon, Illinois
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Railroad Law
Current Firm: Thompson Coburn LLP
Education: University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: O'Fallon, IL
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