Jill K. Eckhaus Hrovat
Jill K. Eckhaus Hrovat
Partner
"For many of my clients, a lawsuit is more than a lawsuit, it is more personal. That is my foremost motivation to pursuing their goals."

Jill K. Eckhaus Hrovat
Partner
"For many of my clients, a lawsuit is more than a lawsuit, it is more personal. That is my foremost motivation to pursuing their goals."
About Jill
With experience as both a public defender and a trial attorney, Jill defends medical providers such as physicians, nurses, dentists, and chiropractors, as well as physician groups and hospitals, in complex legal issues ranging from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) investigations to large-scale wrongful death and catastrophic loss actions.
In state and federal courts, Jill represents corporate and individual insureds in medical malpractice defense claims, professional negligence, products, premise, and general liability, and personal injury matters. She also represents clients in the construction and security setting as part of her general liability and personal injury practice.
Areas of Focus
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Experience
- Successfully achieved the dismissal with prejudice of a malpractice lawsuit against a dentist and their dental practice on the eve of jury selection and opening statements. Despite an attempt by the plaintiff to settle pretrial, the defense team's readiness to proceed to trial led to the patient voluntarily withdrawing the lawsuit altogether on the morning of the trial following aggressive pretrial motion practice, ending the lawsuit permanently.
- Obtained[DM1] a defense verdict for two nephrologists in a wrongful death/medical negligence case after a two-week trial after the co-defendant hospital settled out. Plaintiff asked for $2.25 million, and the jury returned a defense verdict as to both doctors in under 10 minutes.
- Obtained a not-guilty verdict following a bench trial. Hinshaw represented a US Army Veteran employee of EMT business client who was charged with criminal violations of conceal and carry gun charges.
- Obtained a dismissal with prejudice after plaintiff untimely filed his chiropractic malpractice case in violation of the applicable statute of limitations.
Credentials
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly The John Marshall Law School), JD, 2008
- University of Illinois at Chicago, BA, 2001
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Moderator, "Jury Questions: Rule 243, Questions from the Jury, and Special Interrogatories," Developments Critical to Medical Malpractice Litigation – Hybrid Seminar, Illinois Defense Counsel, Chicago, Illinois, August 15, 2024
Event
Press Releases
- Jill Eckhaus Re-Elected to a Three-Year Term on the Illinois Defense Counsel Board of Directors, Jun 30, 2025
- Appellate Spotlight: Hinshaw Secures Appellate Victory in Chiropractic Negligence Lawsuit, May 12, 2025
- Jill Eckhaus and Hillary Weigle Re-appointed to Illinois Defense Counsel Committee Leadership Roles, Jul 24, 2024
- Hinshaw Secures Dismissal of Dental Malpractice Case on the Eve of Trial Selection, May 20, 2024
- Jill Eckhaus Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Defense Counsel, Oct 10, 2023
Interests
Outside the office, Jill spends her time with her husband, her dog, and friends.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Moderator, "Jury Questions: Rule 243, Questions from the Jury, and Special Interrogatories," Developments Critical to Medical Malpractice Litigation – Hybrid Seminar, Illinois Defense Counsel, Chicago, Illinois, August 15, 2024
Event
Press Releases
- Jill Eckhaus Re-Elected to a Three-Year Term on the Illinois Defense Counsel Board of Directors, Jun 30, 2025
- Appellate Spotlight: Hinshaw Secures Appellate Victory in Chiropractic Negligence Lawsuit, May 12, 2025
- Jill Eckhaus and Hillary Weigle Re-appointed to Illinois Defense Counsel Committee Leadership Roles, Jul 24, 2024
- Hinshaw Secures Dismissal of Dental Malpractice Case on the Eve of Trial Selection, May 20, 2024
- Jill Eckhaus Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Defense Counsel, Oct 10, 2023
Jill's Insights

Press Release
Jun 30, 2025
Jill Eckhaus Re-Elected to a Three-Year Term on the Illinois Defense Counsel Board of Directors

Press Release
May 12, 2025
Appellate Spotlight: Hinshaw Secures Appellate Victory in Chiropractic Negligence Lawsuit

Press Release
Jul 24, 2024
Jill Eckhaus and Hillary Weigle Re-appointed to Illinois Defense Counsel Committee Leadership Roles

Press Release
May 20, 2024
Hinshaw Secures Dismissal of Dental Malpractice Case on the Eve of Trial Selection

Press Release
Oct 10, 2023
Jill Eckhaus Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Defense Counsel

Press Release
Jan 4, 2021
Hinshaw Announces Election of 16 Partners In Nine U.S. offices