About Christopher Everett
Christopher Everett Sherer is a attorney based in Springfield, Illinois, with over 25 years of experience in the legal field. He specializes in family law, estate planning, appeals, arbitration and mediation, government and administrative law, and municipal law. He is admitted 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 academic background laid a strong foundation for his diverse legal practice. In 2004, Mr. Sherer joined Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C., a prominent law firm in Springfield, Illinois. As a partner, he concentrates on family law, state and local government law, general civil litigation, and appeals. He also represents several corporate clients and individual business owners in various personal and commercial contexts.
His experience includes handling complex family law cases, government-related legal matters, and many civil litigation. Throughout his career, Mr. Sherer has been actively involved in his community. He served as a commissioner on 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 municipal law and government operations.
Mr. Sherer has contributed to legal scholarship through 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 complex legal issues and his commitment to advancing legal knowledge. In recognition of his professional achievements, Mr. Sherer received the "10 Under 40" award from The Journal-News in 2010 and the "Achievement Award" from the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce in the same year. These accolades highlight his dedication to excellence in the legal profession and his active participation in community affairs.
