Andrew Keyt
Andrew Keyt Partner
Andy concentrates his practice in the defense of product liability and premises liability claims, and the representation and counseling of governmental entities. Peoria Office 300 Hamilton Boulevard P.O. Box 6199 Peoria, IL 61601
Phone 309.676.0400
Email [email protected]
Andy represents numerous private sector clients in litigation throughout the state of Illinois, particularly defendants in asbestos-related cases. He has handled numerous trials, mediations, and arbitrations. His clients include equipment manufacturers, premises owners, miners, and contractors. He handles cases throughout Illinois, in state and federal courts, and in multi-district litigation. Andy also represents and counsels a number of governmental entities in Illinois on a range of issues, particularly the Open Meetings Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and Illinois’ Tort Immunity Act. Andy has also authored a number of publications, and given presentations statewide, on an array of government-related issues. He is a participating author for Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education publications, and has authored numerous articles related to the representation of governmental entities.
Significant Cases Woodford County, Illinois – Defense of farmer sued for breach of contract by seedcorn company. Defense verdict after jury trial. Peoria County, Illinois – Defended a manufacturing client in a breach of contract lawsuit brought by the client’s former advertising agency, which was ultimately resolved through mediation. McLean County, Illinois – Prosecuted a subrogation claim against truck maintenance provider on theory of negligent maintenance of brakes.
Transactions Administrative Adjudication Hearing Officer for Municipal Ordinance Violations
Publications “Introduction to the Open Meetings Act,” chapter in Illinois Sunshine Laws, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2016) “The Attorney-Client Relationship,” chapter in Illinois Civil Practice: Opening the Case, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2009, 2015) “Contracts” chapter in Municipal Law: Contracts, Litigation and Home Rule, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2015)
“Cemetery Maintenance Districts,” chapter in Special Districts, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2009, 2014) “Introduction to the Open Meetings Act,” chapter in Illinois’ Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Acts, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2011, 2013) “The Freedom of Information Act: Change is Here,” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2010) “Illinois Tort Immunity Act Part 2,” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2010) “Good Samaritans in California May Think Twice Before Rendering Aid to the Injured: Could the Same Happen in Illinois?” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2009) “Legislative Update,” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2009) “The Tort Immunity Act,” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2009) “Repairing and Restoring Private Cemeteries,” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2008) “DeSpain v. City of Collinsville and the Freedom of Information Act: What Do We Do When a Citizen Requests Our Meeting Audiotapes?” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2008)
Public Speaking “Liability Issues for Public Bodies in Car Accident Cases” Heyl Royster’s 32nd Annual Claims Handling Seminar (2017) “Get Organized” Heyl Royster Governmental Seminar (2016) “Freedom of Information Laws for Employers” Heyl Royster Employers’ Day Seminar (2016) “Public Duty Rule Panel/Tort Immunity” Heyl Royster’s 31st Annual Claims Handling Seminar (2016) “Contract Considerations for Townships” Township Officials of Illinois Annual Conference (2015) “Introduction to the Illinois Tort Immunity Act” IAPD/IPRA “Soaring to New Heights” Conference (2015) “Illinois Tort Immunity Case Law Update” Heyl Royster’s 30th Annual Claims Handling Seminar (2015) “Enforcement of Open Meetings Act” Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Chicago & Bloomington (2011) “Pending Changes to the Freedom of Information Act” Annual Illinois Fire Protection District Association Meeting (2009) “Fire District Liability for Emergency Response” IDOT (2009) “Legal Concerns, Discussion, and Questions” Township Highway Commissioners of Illinois Summer Seminar (2009)
“Liability for Failure to Comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices” Heyl Royster Fall Seminar for Governmental Entities (2008) “Substantive Recreation Law” Abraham Lincoln Inn of Court (2008) “FOIA” Special Librarians Luncheon, Alliance Library System (2008)
Professional Associations Peoria County Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Abraham Lincoln Court
Court Admissions State Courts of Illinois United States District Court, Central and Northern Districts of Illinois
Community Involvement St. Jude volunteer at Brimfield Pork Chop Dinner for almost 20 years
Education Juris Doctor (magna cum laude), Northern Illinois University School of Law, 2002 Bachelor of Science-Criminal Justice, Illinois State University, 1998
Andy concentrates his practice in the defense of product liability and premises liability claims, and the representation and counseling of governmental entities. Peoria Office 300 Hamilton Boulevard P.O. Box 6199 Peoria, IL 61601
Phone 309.676.0400
Email [email protected]
Andy represents numerous private sector clients in litigation throughout the state of Illinois, particularly defendants in asbestos-related cases. He has handled numerous trials, mediations, and arbitrations. His clients include equipment manufacturers, premises owners, miners, and contractors. He handles cases throughout Illinois, in state and federal courts, and in multi-district litigation. Andy also represents and counsels a number of governmental entities in Illinois on a range of issues, particularly the Open Meetings Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and Illinois’ Tort Immunity Act. Andy has also authored a number of publications, and given presentations statewide, on an array of government-related issues. He is a participating author for Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education publications, and has authored numerous articles related to the representation of governmental entities.
Significant Cases Woodford County, Illinois – Defense of farmer sued for breach of contract by seedcorn company. Defense verdict after jury trial. Peoria County, Illinois – Defended a manufacturing client in a breach of contract lawsuit brought by the client’s former advertising agency, which was ultimately resolved through mediation. McLean County, Illinois – Prosecuted a subrogation claim against truck maintenance provider on theory of negligent maintenance of brakes.
Transactions Administrative Adjudication Hearing Officer for Municipal Ordinance Violations
Publications “Introduction to the Open Meetings Act,” chapter in Illinois Sunshine Laws, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2016) “The Attorney-Client Relationship,” chapter in Illinois Civil Practice: Opening the Case, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2009, 2015) “Contracts” chapter in Municipal Law: Contracts, Litigation and Home Rule, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2015)
“Cemetery Maintenance Districts,” chapter in Special Districts, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2009, 2014) “Introduction to the Open Meetings Act,” chapter in Illinois’ Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Acts, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2011, 2013) “The Freedom of Information Act: Change is Here,” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2010) “Illinois Tort Immunity Act Part 2,” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2010) “Good Samaritans in California May Think Twice Before Rendering Aid to the Injured: Could the Same Happen in Illinois?” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2009) “Legislative Update,” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2009) “The Tort Immunity Act,” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2009) “Repairing and Restoring Private Cemeteries,” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2008) “DeSpain v. City of Collinsville and the Freedom of Information Act: What Do We Do When a Citizen Requests Our Meeting Audiotapes?” Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2008)
Public Speaking “Liability Issues for Public Bodies in Car Accident Cases” Heyl Royster’s 32nd Annual Claims Handling Seminar (2017) “Get Organized” Heyl Royster Governmental Seminar (2016) “Freedom of Information Laws for Employers” Heyl Royster Employers’ Day Seminar (2016) “Public Duty Rule Panel/Tort Immunity” Heyl Royster’s 31st Annual Claims Handling Seminar (2016) “Contract Considerations for Townships” Township Officials of Illinois Annual Conference (2015) “Introduction to the Illinois Tort Immunity Act” IAPD/IPRA “Soaring to New Heights” Conference (2015) “Illinois Tort Immunity Case Law Update” Heyl Royster’s 30th Annual Claims Handling Seminar (2015) “Enforcement of Open Meetings Act” Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Chicago & Bloomington (2011) “Pending Changes to the Freedom of Information Act” Annual Illinois Fire Protection District Association Meeting (2009) “Fire District Liability for Emergency Response” IDOT (2009) “Legal Concerns, Discussion, and Questions” Township Highway Commissioners of Illinois Summer Seminar (2009)
“Liability for Failure to Comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices” Heyl Royster Fall Seminar for Governmental Entities (2008) “Substantive Recreation Law” Abraham Lincoln Inn of Court (2008) “FOIA” Special Librarians Luncheon, Alliance Library System (2008)
Professional Associations Peoria County Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Abraham Lincoln Court
Court Admissions State Courts of Illinois United States District Court, Central and Northern Districts of Illinois
Community Involvement St. Jude volunteer at Brimfield Pork Chop Dinner for almost 20 years
Education Juris Doctor (magna cum laude), Northern Illinois University School of Law, 2002 Bachelor of Science-Criminal Justice, Illinois State University, 1998
