Top best C Lawyers in Saint Louis | 1377 available

“We care about you”. Do you really think any law firm would advertize or have a mission statement that they don’t care! Here is another interest tag line.. “Experienced and Professional” I have never seen an ad or mission statement that we have no experience and we are unprofessional. For Pete’s sake, lawyers are all professionals licensed by the Missouri Bar. Likewise you will see words such as “aggressive”, “compassionate” “serious” or statements such as “no recovery – no fee”, “we can help”, “Quality Legal Representation” and of course the always “free initial consultation”.. Every person and every case are different. There is no cookie cutter method of handling personal injury cases. I know that there are hundreds of lawyers in the metropolitan area who “handle personal injury cases”. Our goal is to provide you with the most information possible to help you understand how the system works and if you choose to hire my firm to advise you and keep you informed throughout the process. We want to make certain you have all the information to make the right decisions for you and or your family starting with the basics:

You won't find many lawyers that really earned their spot, but I am the exception.  I grew up in real poverty and got out of it through hard work and force of will.  Ask other attorneys about their background and you'll hear a lot that grew up with priviledge, and just got by because of whom they know.  I grew tired of working at firms, and even government jobs, where performance did not matter, it was who you knew, so I started my own firm.  Other lawyers love to give you a lot of talk, but they take on so many clients you won't get personal service once they get your money.  I will work with you until the case is over, and prepare you for what will come after.  Don't just be another paycheck for a large firm, get personal service.

Wylie's family ties to the St. Louis legal community trace back to 1866 when his great-great-grandfather, Isaac Stephen Coe, began practicing as a trial lawyer in the old courthouse in downtown St. Louis.. Before joining the Onder Law Firm, Wylie was a partner at a large law firm in the City of St. Louis specializing in product liability work.  He was primarily involved in cases wherein in excess of eight figures in damages were at issue.  At the Onder Law Firm, Wylie focuses his practice on a wide variety of product liability claims involving wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and mass tort.. Wylie earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Illinois in 2002.  He graduated magna cum laude, ranking 5th in his class, from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2005.  Wylie is admitted to practice law in Missouri, Illinois, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.. He is a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the St. Louis Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association.  In addition to doing personal injury work, Wylie advocates for the developmentally disabled.

Wyatt Wright received his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from Southwest Texas State University and was a police officer in Bexar County, Texas for many years.  He currently holds the law enforcement rating of “Master Peace Officer,” the highest attainable in Texas.  Additionally, he is a licensed police instructor and still regularly provides continuing training to other officers.   Mr. Wright also is a State of Texas certified expert in the application of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and is also a certified  Intoxilyzer Breath Test Operator.. Mr. Wright worked the police department night shift as a juvenile crime detective while attending law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law.  During law school Mr. Wright interned at a successful south Texas oil and gas law firm, but ultimately decided to follow his father’s lead as a respected plaintiff’s lawyer.  Mr. Wright handles all aspects of personal injury cases, but has a special interest in first-party, bad faith insurance litigation as well as other consumer related issues.. As far as other pursuits are concerned, Mr. Wright is also a certified SCUBA Diving Instructor, a certified shotgunning instructor, and an IBM Computer Dealer Repair Technician.. Mr. Wright is licensed to practice law in Texas, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and the District of Columbia.  He is also licensed to practice before all Texas U.S. District Courts; the 5th, 9th, and 10th U.S. Courts of Appeals; U.S. Court of Federal Claims; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. Court of International Trade; and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims.. Mr. Wright is active in the legal community and is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas; American Association for Justice; Society of Ethical Attorneys at Law (currently serving as President); Texas Trial Lawyers Association (currently serving on Board of Directors); San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (currently serving as President-Elect); San Antonio Bar Foundation (currently serving as a Fellow); American Bar Association; and the Texas Municipal Police Association.. Despite his professional achievements, Mr. Wright's greatest claim to fame will always be his family: wife Beatrice, one son and two daughters.

Work personally with me at all times on your case.  You will always speak with me, not a paralegal or secretary.  For a low flat fee, you will get the comfort that I am handling your case and you are not some file.  Flexible meeting times and payment plans.  Go to my web site, for more information.. I have years of experience and understand the challenges you are facing.  Bad things happen to good people.  Let me get you the fresh start you deserve

With his 30 years of being in practice, Ed Gilkerson offers his expertise, experience and knowledge to his clients. Our goal is to provide our clients in the Saint Louis Metropolitan area with quality and effective legal services. We have successfully represented both men and women with their legal matters. Our approach is a down to earth perspective. We offer an objective assessment to our clients of the risks involved in their legal matters. We believe that our clients need to know the risks involved in order to make the best decision in their individual situation. Our goal is to identify our client’s goals and expectations and offer the necessary legal advice to satisfy their legal situations. Complimentary Consultation. We offer a free initial consultation, either in person or by telephone. We help our clients with all of their Family Law needs including:

With a wide range of experience, The Law Offices of Tom Appelbaum can bring a formidable skill set to any legal matter.  Real experience in technology and business compliments legal expertise in many areas and helps navigate the underlying issues pertinent to your legal matter.  The Law Offices of Tom Appelbaum has the experience and drive to stand up for your rights, no matter what the issue.

With a legal career spanning more than three decades, Doreen A. Graham stands out for her deep understanding of medical malpractice and professional negligence. Originally trained and employed as a Registered Nurse, Ms. Graham’s passion for law was ignited through her experiences in neonatal and obstetrical care. After earning her law degree from St. Louis University School of Law, she began her practice at a prominent St. Louis defense firm, representing healthcare professionals. This background enables her to provide clients with clear, honest evaluations—distinguishing between unfortunate outcomes and genuine instances of medical error. After 15 years on the defense side, Ms. Graham shifted her focus to advocating for patients and families. Her approachable manner, unwavering honesty, and dedication to achieving the best results for her clients have established her reputation as a trusted and compassionate advocate in the field of medical malpractice.

With a dual focus on corporate solutions and franchise development,  Christopher Feldmeir provides strategy, guidance and creative solutions to help clients achieve their business goals.. As part of his corporate practice, Mr. Feldmeir advises clients in various aspects of mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation, corporate governance and raising capital. Most recently, Mr. Feldmeir helped a national client complete several acquisitions, advising on transaction structuring and tax implications.. Mr. Feldmeir’s work with franchise and distribution clients includes structuring franchise systems and distribution networks, preparing franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, license agreements, distribution and supply agreements, and sales representative agreements.  Mr. Feldmeir counsels clients on dealer and distribution agreements for maximum benefit and protection. He helps to ensure all possible steps are taken to comply with applicable statutes and regulations, including issues regarding antitrust, trademark, patent and licensing requirements. He has significant experience counseling start-up franchise systems on how to grow their business while protecting their brand.  In addition, he has served as special counsel for franchise acquisition transactions.. With a broad industry focus, Mr. Feldmeir has represented dozens of clients from a variety of industries, including automobile and heavy machinery dealers, brewers and distillers, clothing manufacturers, and franchises serving the restaurant, fitness, healthcare and insurance markets.

William S. Thomas is one of the firm’s many experienced trial lawyers. His practice is diverse, with an emphasis in complex litigation. He has tried cases in a number of difficult venues, from the City of St. Louis, Missouri, to Madison and St. Clair Counties, in Illinois, and Federal Court in East St. Louis and St. Louis. He was lead trial counsel in one of the longest civil jury trials in St. Louis County history, which lasted 100 trial days. In addition to his trial practice, Bill is actively involved in a number of professional organizations. He is a former president of the Lawyers Association of St. Louis, the local trial bar. He is active in the Defense Research Institute, (DRI), serving on its Products Liability Committee, and that committee’s Building Products and Power Tool Specialized Litigation Groups, where he has spoken at DRI conferences. He is active in the DRI’s Construction Committee, and Professional Liability Committee, where he serves on their Design Professional Subcommittees. He has authored a number of articles for the DRI’s monthly publication, For the Defense. He is an extensive author and speaker on a number of topics from products liability to construction law issues.

Why a lawyer?  This is a common question that I get from friends, family and even my kids.  For me it came when I was in college.  At the very mature age of 18 (insert sarcasm), I knew I was interested in the law and that’s about it.  I grew up watching my parents go to work every day with dread.  They worked hard and took pride in their work, but they were never excited about what they were doing.  My mom told me about this concept of never working a day in your life if you liked what you did.  Sign me up for that!  I considered becoming a police officer; however, when I learned that fighting was commonplace, I abandoned that idea.  I’ll talk and argue all day long, but I’m not signing up for a sucker punch to the face.  If you just stand back and think about what police officers do, it’s pretty amazing.  When others run away from gun fire, they run towards it.  To many peoples’ surprise, it actually was a negative encounter with a dishonest police officer that sent me to law school.  I oftentimes say, “There’s nothing better than a good cop and nothing worse than a bad one.”  I have yet to hear someone disagree.  I have been a lawyer since 2006.  Lawyers typically meet people when they are going through hard times.  One thing that I can offer is The Golden Rule.  At least that is what it was called when I was young.  “Treat others the way you want to be treated;” I can hear my mom saying now. I have found that using my knowledge, abilities and experience to help good people going through hard times has given me that thing I wanted as a not-so-mature 18-year-old - “If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.”

When a high-profile individual is forced to address a legal matter in the media spotlight, Neil Bruntrager is often hired to handle the case. Because of Bruntrager's legal expertise and his philosophy of avoiding publicity, prominent clients turn to him when they need legal help. "At Bruntrager & Billings, we keep the focus on the client and refuse to get distracted by the media circus," Bruntrager explains.. Bruntrager began his legal career in 1981 as prosecutor. After receiving an undergraduate degree in urban studies with a minor in political science from Saint Louis University in 1978, he attended the Saint Louis University School of Law, graduating in 1981. Shortly after graduation, Bruntrager joined the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office, which prosecutes state-level crimes in the city of St. Louis.. "Working as an assistant circuit attorney was a valuable part of my legal career," Bruntrager says. "Almost immediately, you're trying cases." Bruntrager was sworn in as an attorney on Sept. 16, 1981 and was picking his first jury one month later.. As an assistant circuit attorney, Bruntrager handled hundreds of cases. His three-year tenure taught Bruntrager much about police procedures, the handling of evidence and law enforcement resources. It also gave him an almost daily opportunity to appear before St. Louis judges.. In 1984, Bruntrager left the prosecutor's office and joined the family firm, Bruntrager & Billings. Over the past 25 years, Bruntrager has developed a thriving general trial practice that includes criminal defense, personal injury, federal personal injury and worker compensation cases. As a civil litigator, Bruntrager has obtained multimillion-dollar results on behalf of his clients, both as verdicts won and cases settled. Bruntrager is proud of the fact that his firm represents the St. Louis Police Officers Association. "Police officers know who is a good trial lawyer," Bruntrager notes. "The fact that our firm represents the association is an honor." As a natural extension of its public sector legal work, Bruntrager & Billings has also given guidance to fire and ambulance districts; currently the firm represents eight fire and ambulance districts located in the St. Louis region.. Because of his expertise, Bruntrager is frequently invited to speak to professional and public sector groups. He also lectures at continuing legal education seminars and has taught business law at the University of Missouri-St. Louis as an adjunct professor.. An active member of the Bar and the community, Bruntrager served for several years on the board of governors of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Along with the other members of his firm, he raises money for Catholic Legal Services, which assists victims of abuse, and is involved with the Thomas More Society.. "What I do isn't work-it's a vocation," says Bruntrager. "People depend on you, and you have to rise to the level of their expectations."

Wendy Warner wrote a good article about my career path for the American Bar Association -

Wendell has practiced bankruptcy most of his career and it remains his driving passion.  In the past, he has represented bankruptcy trustees and creditors, in large cases and small.  Today he represents consumers and small businesspeople who need bankruptcy or debt negotiations to get back into control of their financial lives.. He has written and testified in favor of legislation that Missouri has adopted to help consumers protect themselves better when they go into bankruptcy.  He serves on local rules committees regularly.  And he is currently the Eastern District of Missouri State Chair for the National Assoc. of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.. He is married to Rebecca, who works with him.  They have a canine child named Romeo.  Yes, they are "dog people."

We are a full service Workers' Compensation litigation law firm servicing Missouri and Southern Illinois.

We are a firm that other attorneys seek out for advice and assistance. And we return that respect and trust by addressing each case with experienced attention and aggressive advocacy. Just as importantly, we have an understanding of what serious personal injury does to a person, to a family, or to a business, and every person working for you here will do so with compassion and the knowledge that this is your life, not just a case.. After working with other firms, David Damick founded our law offices in so that the most serious and complex cases could be handled the way he believed they should be handled: without reservation, with personal attention, and with personal dedication. Here, if you have a question you may ask it at any time. There are no charges for consultations with our injured clients. There are no fees for our advice or referral to other professionals when you or your loved ones need that help.. We handle wrongful death and complex injury cases that have affected your world; Cases such as birth injuries, medical negligence, trucking accidents, wrongful death, class actions, F.E.L.A. and train accidents, nursing home negligence and abuse, and those matters where other attorneys may not be ready to pick up and carry the burden of such claims. We go to trial and settle cases throughout Illinois and Missouri, as well as in numerous federal courts and the Federal Court of Claims in Washington, D.C. Mr. Damick has been sought out to assist in appeals and has successfully briefed, argued and won matters at the state Supreme Court and has helped brief matters successfully to the U.S. Supreme Court. And we assist with cases across the country.. Our principal, David Damick, has achieved multiple million dollar plus verdicts and settlements for children with brachial plexus, cerebral palsy, and other life changing injuries; for the death of parents, grandparents and spouses caused by careless drivers, by careless medical personnel, by unsafe motor vehicles, unsafe products or unsafe property, by trains or trucks and by workplace injuries of all types. He has personally recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis, he received his law degree from St. Louis University and went to work for one of the most prestigious plaintiff firms in the area. Prior to that, however, Mr. Damick worked as a union electrician, and still proudly holds his membership in I.B.E.W. Local 1. Electrical and construction injuries continue to be a focus of our work. For examples of our cases and the legal issues we have handled, click here.. He is assisted by an experienced staff, including his senior legal assistant, Sharon Chiles, who has decades of knowledge and insight into the needs of our clients and the litigation process. A consultation with our firm will provide the information and help you need.

W. Scott Rose has 20 years of experience practicing law, and he limits his practice to criminal defense and DWI cases in the St. Louis area.

Tom Wilmowski is widely considered one of Missouri and Southern Illinois’s top personal injury lawyers.. Tom prides himself on using his inside knowledge of the insurance industry to obtain maximum value — and often more — for his clients.. Tom spent nearly a decade representing insurance carriers and some of the nation’s largest trucking companies. He obtained his Class A Commercial Driver’s License in 2010 and utilizes that hands-on knowledge to benefit his clients.. Tom strongly believes that each claim is unique and requires its own strategic plan. While many personal injury attorneys delegate claims to non-attorney staff, Tom is personally involved from the initial intake through settlement through post-trial motions and appeals.. Bar Admissions. Memberships

Tom Lemley is the principal attorney and owner of Bridgepoint Law Firm.. Tom was born and raised in St. Louis and earned his undergraduate and law degrees at Mizzou.. After law school, Tom served as a Law Clerk to a Federal District Judge before accepting a litigation position as an Assistant Missouri Attorney General. He later joined a law firm in Clayton as an associate and later became a partner.. In 1995, Tom and his wife joined the Peace Corps, serving as volunteers in Ukraine. Tom went on to manage projects for the Alliance to Save Energy, the International Rescue Committee and other US-based non-profits in Eastern Europe and Western Asia.. Tom later rejoined his former partners in Clayton, until 2012, when he started Bridgepoint Law Firm, where he focuses on helping clients win their claims for Social Security Disability.. A St. Louis native, Tom lives in Webster Groves with his wife and two children. Favorite activities are fishing and camping in the Ozarks with friends and family. Tom proudly serves on the board of directors of Missouri River Relief.

Tim Krieger focuses on complex intellectual property matters in both state and federal courts throughout the United States.  He is also experienced in handling commercial and contract disputes.. Tim prosecutes and defends claims of patent, copyright, and trademark infringement and trade secret misappropriation for individuals and private and public companies involving a wide array of products. Products defended and intellectual property protected includes watercraft, pipeline rehabilitation technology, LED warning signal lights, Telecom expense management software, gaming machines, cable video-on-demand, computer hardware and software, and private label food.. Much of Tim’s work includes counseling clients in business transactions that involve intellectual property rights, including software and patent licensing agreements, non-compete agreements, and mergers and acquisitions due diligence.. Tim has two Bachelor of Science degrees, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Mathematics from Saint Louis University.  He earned his law degree at Washington University School of Law.  While in law school, he served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Judge Kathy Surratt-States in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. He also worked for five years as an electrical engineer in automobile manufacturing plants and electrical power plants after receiving his undergraduate degrees.. He is admitted to practice in the following U.S. District Courts:  Eastern District of Missouri, Southern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Texas.  He is also admitted in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.. Tim was named a "Rising Star" by Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers® (2011-2012 and is a winner of the Burton Award for Legal Achievement in association with The Library of Congress (2007).. Tim is the Co-Author, "Liability of Computer Maintenance Providers under Copyright Law: Storage Tech. Corp. v. Custom Hardware Engineering & Consulting, Inc.," Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal (May 2006).

Tim Cronin received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign with a major in Economics, and spent one semester in a study abroad program in Dublin, Ireland. After graduation, he worked as a performance analyst at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for nearly three years, the last year of which he spent attending law school in the evenings.. Tim graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Louis University School of Law, and obtained a certificate in civil litigation. Tim was a recipient of the Dean’s Honor Scholarship, received four Academic Excellence Awards during his studies, and also earned the top grade in his class in Trial Advocacy, Moot Court, and Civil Practice.. While in law school, Tim clerked for Becker, Paulson, Hoerner & Thompson, P.C. and Lashly & Baer, P.C. gaining valuable litigation experience. Tim was selected for Moot Court, and also won an appeal in an unemployment benefits case while working for the Saint Louis University Civil Advocacy Clinic. Tim was made a member of the Order of the Woolsack after graduation.. Tim concentrates his practice in personal injury including products liability and medical malpractice, as well as business litigation.  He is a member of the Illinois Bar, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, St. Clair County Bar Association, East St. Louis Bar Association, and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Tim is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Missouri.

Three words are repeatedly used by clients to describe me -- down to Earth. When you contact my law firm, you will meet with me, the attorney who will handle your case from beginning to end. I can also come to you whether you are in the hospital or at your home. You will be given my cell phone number and e-mail address. We will make it our business to get to know you and what your specific needs are.. You will never be just a file number or a case to us. As challenging as this experience may be for you and your family, you can rely on us to give you the compassion, help and support you deserve. I not only have legal experience. I have life experience.. I am prepared to put my many years of legal experience, knowledge and courtroom skills to work for you. Your goals become our goals.. I am a lifelong resident of St. Louis, and grew up near the white water tower on East Grand Ave. I graduated from Rosati-Kain High School in the Central West End. After marrying my high school sweetheart and while raising a family, I attended the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) and graduated Summa Cum Laude.. Since graduating from St. Louis University School of Law and receiving a Juris Doctor degree in 1992, I have been in private practice representing injured persons in Missouri, Illinois, and the Federal courts. It is the only type of law I have ever practiced or wanted to practice.. Paralegal Nichole Faust and I have worked together as a team for over 15 years. We get to know our clients on a personal basis and focus on their needs and goals. Our clients and their families have been injured physically and/or emotionally as a result of someone else's negligence. We treat clients with "small" cases the same as those with "big" cases. Cases are "big" to those going through them. Nichole and I never lose sight of that fact.. My trial experience began very early in my career. My first trial was before a St. Louis jury -- two weeks after passing the Missouri Bar Exam. From that day on, I have relished the challenge of convincing jurors to return verdicts in favor of my clients. I have never taken a case to trial without fully believing that my client deserved the compensation I requested from the jury or judge. An attorney who once argued against me in court stated that I was not a lawyer. He said rather that I was a "pit bull with jewelry." I took that as a compliment.. Over the years, there has been a trend toward taking a case to mediation before it is tried in court. For most of my clients, mediation has been a positive experience and oftentimes avoids the risk and stress of a trial for them. However, I want my clients to know that from the time I take their case, I have an eye toward taking it to trial if necessary. The cases in my firm belong to my clients, not anyone else. With guidance from me, the clients decide whether or not to accept a settlement or go to trial.. When away from work, I enjoy spending time with my husband of almost 40 years, my two daughters and seven (so far) grandkids. I am very involved in my Parish and community, love motorcycles, building/remodeling and scuba diving.

Thomas SanFilippo is the founder and principal of The Law Firm of Thomas SanFilippo & Associates, LLC.  His firm represents clients from across the St. Louis region to across the country in state and federal court in the areas of personal injury catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, bad faith insurance claims, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, employment discrimination, civil rights, and criminal defense.  Mr. SanFilippo and his firm are dedicated to achieving only exceptional results for their clients, protecting the rights of the individuals, and upholding the highest standards of practice of the legal profession.. The firm he founded, The Law Firm of Thomas SanFilippo & Associates, LLC is committed to delivering only the best possible results for each and every client, without exception. In our unrelenting pursuit of our clients’ interests and firmly holding an unshakable defense of their rights, we fight to win. We make no secret of our willingness to boldly push the bounds of what is generally accepted by others in our profession as likely or even possible. We stand on our reputation for always achieving a successful outcome for our clients and for our unwavering commitment to only highest standard of quality in our legal work. We strictly represent individuals and, occasionally, small businesses against large corporate defendants and/or their insurance companies who seek to thrust legitimate and meritorious claims into litigation at the expense of their insured customers. We do not ever, under any circumstances represent insurance companies, corporate defendants, or large companies. We proudly serve the St. Louis community and plaintiffs throughout the State of Missouri and across the United States.. Mr. SanFilippo studied history at Miami University before earning his Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law.  In his free time he enjoys documentary films, playing the guitar, piano, drums, bass, mandolin, and banjo, reading historical non-fiction, film, horseback riding, hiking, camping, fishing, and travel.

Thomas K. Neill practices primarily in civil litigation, including personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, Federal Employer's Liability Act, and consumer class actions. He is admitted to practice in Missouri, Arkansas, and Illinois.. Mr. Neill’s work for his clients has been recognized on numerous occasions.  In 2013, he received the St. Louis County Bar Association's Roy F. Essen Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, given annually to an attorney under 36 years of age who has demonstrated excellent and distinguished work as a lawyer, distinguished service to the organized bar, and unselfish service to the community.  Mr. Neil has an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which is the highest given. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Mass Torts Litigation/Class Action - Plaintiffs. He has been annually selected to Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers [among the top 5 percent of lawyers in Missouri and Kansas] since 2013, in the area of Personal Injury Plaintiff-General Litigation. He has been cited as a Top 50 St. Louis attorney by the same publication, and as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 40 Under 40.  He was the 2012 recipient of Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly’s Appellate Advocacy Award.. Mr. Neill has served in numerous leadership roles for the Bar.  Since 2013, he has served on the Joint Commission on Women in the Profession. The role of the commission and its members is to identify gender barriers, combat bias in the justice system, and secure full and equal participation of women in the legal profession. Mr. Neill has been on the Executive Committee of the Lawyers Association of St. Louis since 2009, and served as President of the Association in 2014-2015. In 2015, he was elected by members of The Missouri Bar to the five-member 22nd Circuit Judicial Commission.. Mr. Neill graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in 2002, where he was selected a National member of the Order of Barristers, was a national finalist in the Board of Advocates Client Counseling Competition, and received the William H. Howard Award in Conflict of Laws. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1999.. He is the author of the "Voir Dire and Jury Selection" chapter of the Missouri Civil Trial Practice (3rd edition) 2014 Supp. This publication is used as a practice reference by attorneys throughout Missouri.

Thomas A. Mickes has practiced law for more than 35 years and serves as a firm managing member and chairperson of Mickes O’Toole’s School Law practice group. As one of the leading education law attorneys in the United States, he represents more than 300 school districts, private schools, charter schools, colleges and universities in a variety of school-related legal matters. Tom is also lead counsel for Mickes O’Toole’s representation of a self-insured pool of 470 school districts in litigation of employment, civil rights and constitutional has been recognized by attorneys of Missouri and Kansas as the best education attorney for the past five years (SuperLawyers). He has received the same recognition annually from St. Louis Magazine and Kansas City Magazine. He is also routinely recognized as one of the best education attorneys nationally. He is the only Missouri attorney so recognized. A founder of the Missouri Council of School Attorneys, Tom has served as its president for two terms.. He also served on the Board of Directors of the National Council of School Attorneys. Additionally, Tom serves as counsel to the Missouri Association of Rural Education (MARE) and Cooperating School Districts of the St. Louis area. He is a frequent speaker both nationally and in Missouri on school law and constitutional issues.. Tom has a Ph.D. in educational administration. He has been a teacher, principal, superintendent and school board member.. Tom authors school law articles for MARE and Missouri Association of School Business Officials. He has been an adjunct professor in the doctoral program at St. Louis University and currently serves in that capacity at Maryville University.