Meet Zach Anderson

Zach graduated from high school at Mt. Zion and college at the University of Illinois-Springfield. He worked for his grandfather’s construction company for years and continued working in the construction industry as a union fire sprinkler fitter for Local 669 after graduating college.

A couple of years after graduating college, Zach took the law school admissions test not knowing if he would actually attend law school. As luck would have it, he separated his shoulder shortly before the test, forcing him to take a couple of months off work (and also forcing him to take the admissions test left-handed!).

While waiting on his admissions test results, he was hired as a law clerk as a law firm in Decatur. While there, he received his test results and was admitted to the University of Illinois with a significant merit-based scholarship.

Throughout law school, Zach continued working at the same firm as a law clerk. He was hired there as an Associate Attorney after graduation and was promoted to Partner a year later.

In 2025, Zach and his sister, Courtney, co-founded 217 Law LLC. 217 Law helps clients across Central Illinois with injury claims, defends against criminal charges, and navigates emotional family law issues.

Zach’s individual practice is focused on helping injured clients. Because of his background, he especially enjoys guiding clients injured at work through workers compensation claims. He also regularly helps clients injured in auto accidents and due to negligence by others. In addition to single-party cases, he has been appointed to leadership committees of nationwide products liability mass tort/class action cases. He has represented clients throughout the country and has defended or conducted depositions throughout the United States. Some of the larger cases he has litigated include:

  • $31,900,000: Products Liability

  • $8,500,000: Products Liability

  • $7,500,000: Products Liability

  • $1,500,000: Construction Accident

  • $1,500,000: Auto Accident

  • $1,250,000: Auto Accident

  • $1,200,000: Auto Accident

Zach is married to Morgan, an ICU nurse practitioner. They live in Mt. Zion with their two children and goldendoodles.

  • "Absolutely amazing job communicated very well and got the results I was looking for couldn’t have asked for better representation."

  • "Zach has helped me and my family when we went through issues with an employer. He was quick to act and very professional! I highly recommend this firm to anyone who is dealing with legal issues!"

  • "217 law was very professional and helped me with all my legal needs. I will definitely refer them to all my friends and family."

  • "217 Law LLC has always been very helpful and professional. Every legal aspect of my case was handled professionally."

  • "Reached out to the firm for some advice, and my experience was very positive. The team was professional, patient, and took the time to explain my options in a way that was easy to understand. "

  • "Top notch care and concern for my situation and the utmost and deliberately urgent actions taken to support my case. Thank you so much!!"

  • "I can’t say enough good things about this law firm. They were thorough, honest, and extremely professional."

  • "I cannot say enough about how positive an experience I had with Zach Anderson. He was prompt to respond, professional, approachable, and gave sound counsel. I highly recommend him and 217 Law and would not hesitate to reach out to him again were I in need of legal advice or representation."

  • "I want to highlight Zach Anderson's clear communication and how he makes the legal process less intimidating. His approachable and supportive nature during stressful situations. I highly recommend his help in resolving any personal injury claim or a workers' compensation case."

  • "I needed legal advice on what to do about multiple bills from my injuries due to a car wreck. I called Zach and he helped me through the entire process with no issues. Zach and his team dealt with two health insurances and auto insurance to get my bills paid and a settlement for my injuries. I am happy with how everything was handled and I will use 217 Law if I ever need help in the future."

  • "Outstanding experience with 217 Law! From the initial consultation to the final settlement, they were with me every step of the way."

  • "The team at 217 Law will be there every step of the way. They truly care about there clients and make the whole process much easier."

  • "My son had an injury where he had lost 3 fingers, we hired Zach to oversee the case and couldn’t have asked for a better attorney. He was very committed to my son and his case."

  • "Great service and great people doing great things! Give them a call for your legal battles! You'll be in great hands!"