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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:

St. Louis family lawyer Evan Buxner is a dedicated advocate for clients facing emotionally stressful legal matters. He applies his more than two decades of professional experience to help families, children, and individuals in and outside of the courtroom and has gained a reputation for having thousands of successful outcomes. This is because he employs creative and strategic solutions to assist clients through complicated issues that others may believe are impossible. He is AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® is recognition of his legal skill and knowledge in representing a diverse range of clients, from every day individuals to Fortune 500 companies and even a sitting judge. To benefit from Evan’s experience, call The Buxner Law Firm and schedule a free in-person consultation.

Robert Boedeker joined the Center for Family Law in 2025 as an attorney of counsel after 14 years of practicing family law in the private and non-profit sectors. In the last ten of those years, he worked exclusively with survivors of domestic violence, providing trauma-informed representation in complex cases. His practice focuses on divorce and paternity cases, child custody and child support cases, motions to modify, orders of protection and mediation in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County.. After receiving his law license in 2011, he worked at US Legal Solutions, LLC, an immigration and civil firm in St. Louis County, doing family law and mediation cases. In 2015 he joined Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. as a staff attorney in the Lasting Solutions Family Law Program and in 2017 became co-manager of that program.. Before law school, he lived in West Africa doing humanitarian relief work with Jesuit Refugee Service and in North St. Louis City helping run a shelter for homeless women and children. He graduated from Coe College in 2003 with a BA in French and Sociology.  Robert was born and raised mostly in St. Louis City and currently resides in North St. Louis County with his wife and three young children.

Professionally, I enjoy serving as a guardian ad litem in both St. Louis City and St. Louis County.  I have presented seminars for the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis as well as the Missouri Bar.  I have more than thirty years experience as an adjunct professor at Webster University, where I am on the faculty of the Business School.  In my spare time, I enjoy my toddler granddaughter and our three dogs.  Life is good!

Practicing law affords me the opportunity to help people in ways that other professions do not.  I can help clients obtain rights and property that they are entitled to.  I can help them level the playing field against people or companies that are not playing fair.  I can speak for people who need a spokesman and an advocate.

Partner Kevin T. Lake earned his Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1998. Since then he has been practicing law in Missouri. He has a license to practice law in the state court of Missouri and Illinois and in the Federal Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. He is a member of the Missouri Bar Association and the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. Mr. Lake has successfully briefed and litigated multiple family law cases in the Missouri Court of Appeals and is periodically appointed as a special master to over see specific aspects of complex litigation. Mr. Lake and his wife are the proud parents of three adopted children with special needs and serves on the Board of Directors for the Judevine Center for Autism.

My main practice area is family law.  I handle most family law or domestic relations matters.  This includes contested and non contested divorces, paternity, child custody, child support, modification of divorce, child custody and child support judments.  I also handle name changes for either a minor child or an adult, relative adoption and guardianships.. I am a solo practioner and my law firm is located in West County St. Louis.. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.. Amy Cantor. The Cantor Law Firm, LLC

Molly Karcher is an attorney with Zerman Mogerman, LLC in Clayton, Missouri.  She has also worked for the Columbia Family Law Group in Columbia, Missouri.. She graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia in 2014 with her law degree and Certificate in Dispute Resolution.. In law school, Molly was a member of the Journal of Dispute Resolution and served as the Layout and Design Editor for the 2013-2014 school year. She was also a collaborating author for the State Legislative Update published in the Spring 2014 edition of the Journal. After her first year of law school, she spent the summer with the Missouri Supreme Court as a research assistant studying the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan. She also completed the Housing Practicum in her second year, during which she served indigent tenants facing disputes with their landlords. Her third year she was honored as the CALI Winner for Excellence in Conflict Management. Molly was also active in the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society and the Women's Law Association.

Mary C. Neff, St. Louis   FM  As a family law attorney, I focus a majority of my practice on divorce mediation. My philosophy is to help couples design their divorce so that it meets their individual needs for the future. I have a Master's in Child Development and enjoy helping families develop a Parenting Plan that meets the needs of the children as well as their parents. I am passionate about mediation because I see first hand how low conflict resolution saves time, money and the children.

Mary A. Cosmo is a proud native Floridian, who grew up in rural Hendry County.  Mary is also a proud single mother who understands the stresses of  family law issues.  She truly cares about your family and works hard for the rights of her clients. You can reach her by phone anytime.  She works hard to advocate for your rights, to communicate the process of your case, and to keep you informed of each step.. Mary A. Cosmo graduated from Hodges University with a Bachelor Degree in Legal Studies and an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies.  During her undergraduate studies, she focused on energy sustainability for a sustainable Florida future.. Ms. Cosmo also had the pleasure of representing Hodges’ student body through a Presidential Fellowship offered by Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) at the Florida Legislature.  She spearheaded a student body lobby campaign, which focused on preserving the Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) for those who otherwise could not access Florida’s higher education.. Ms. Cosmo graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law.  During law school, Ms. Cosmo served as a Research Associate for the Public Interest Research Bureau.  Her duties included research and editing student submissions.  Ms. Cosmo also served as Secretary for the student group Law Students Against Violence, which focused on raising funds for local children’s and victim’s shelters.  She also interned with a Jacksonville Family Law Practice and the State Attorney’s office in the 20th Circuit.

Joan A. Coulter is the founding attorney of The Coulter Law Firm, LLC.  With more than a decade experience, Joan focuses her practice on Family Law, and Litigation.  She counsels clients on their rights and case strategy in Dissolutions, Paternity Actions, Motions to Modify, Adoptions, and concerning Child or Spousal Support.  Her services include:

Jennifer L. Rench is a family law attorney, divorce mediator, and owner of J. Rench Law Firm, LLC | St. Louis Divorce and Mediation. Her philosophy is to help clients resolve legal matters in the most effective way possible. She accomplishes this through communication, collaboration, interest-based negotiations, and other progressive strategies. Her values center on understand her clients’ needs and meeting those needs using her legal experience and problem solving skills.  While she has served in other areas of law, family law is especially fulfilling for Jennifer.  She is particularly driven to create practical family-focused solutions for clients with children. Jennifer’s aim with every client is to ease high-conflict situations by developing well-informed solutions, while also protecting the rights of her clients. Her other aim is to educate her clients in order to bring clarity and understanding to a complex situation.  She has extensive experience helping clients identify issues and negotiate agreements.  Jennifer is a passionate supporter of the Collaborative Family Law Association, volunteering her experience and skills to help educate the public about a variety of divorce options, such as divorce mediation, collaborative divorce, and other alternative divorce resolution processes.

I moved to St. Louis from North Carolina in 1994 to attend law school at St. Louis University.  My career began in 1997 as an Assistant Attorney General in the Labor Division of the Missouri Attorney General's office, and then briefly as staff counsel for large insurance company. In 2001, I was presented with the opportunity to enter private practice, which I have enjoyed for the last 19 years.  My law partner retired in 2014, and since that time, I have been a sole practitioner.  I am licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois.. Outside of my practice, I have served on three school boards: the founding board of Carondelet Leadership Academy, St. Roch School, and I currently serve Rosati Kain High School.. I have volunteered as an elections judge, and have placed my name with the Missouri Secretary of State's office to provide free notary services for mail-in ballots.. I am a huge fan and supporter of St. Cecilia Parish and School, New Dimensions Soccer, St. Joseph Housing Initiative, Access Academies, and Gateway 180.. I have been married to my charming husband Jesus for the past 23 years, and we have three beautiful and talented children, Bianca, 20, Jesus, 18, and Miguel, 16.

I met with my first client on the couch of my old apartment. The apartment was cheap and gross. I was just out of law school. I had graduated law school during one of the worst legal markets in history. Jobs were scarce and the ones that were available were not very good and did not allow me to get into the courtroom.. I always wanted to represent people with real problems, not review paperwork for businesses trying to add to the bottom line. I decided to start my own firm…in my gross apartment.. That client I met with ended up retaining me as his attorney. He had a custody case and wanted to fight for the right to beinvolved in his son’s life. He didn’t have much money, but I didn’t have much experience. It seemed like a fair deal.. What I did have was motivation and fearlessness. I worked my butt off trying to figure out what I was doing. I worked late every night. I woke up early every morning. I researched the case law. I developed mentors. I called law school friends to ask questions. I attended continuing education conferences.. It was hard. Hard is actually an understatement. Starting a firm from scratch is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Many attorneys that take that road don’t last a year in business. I’m not ashamed to admit a few tears along the way, a lot of frustration, and more awkward, young attorney moments than I can count.. I signed more clients. I made a name for myself. I started trying a lot of cases. You don’t become a good trial attorney sitting on the sidelines watching others practice law. I became very good through “trial and error.” Pun intended. I picked up an award or two. My practice has been built one brick at a time. I don’t tolerate mistakes. I research my cases. I return my clients’ phone calls. I work really hard.. Oh, and that first case I retained….it turned into a three day trial. And we won. My client now has joint custody of his son.

I have been practicing law for over 20 years.  Since 1998 I have managed and operated my own Law Firm in St. Louis County.  My practice has focused on all areas of family law including, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Modifications, Domestic Violence, Adoptions, Guardianships and Juvenile matters.  My firm also has a dedicated staff to assist with Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation claims.  We also offer services in estate planning, living wills, wills, and trusts.  We have the ability to help small businesses file for incorporation or LLC's.

I have been practicing family law in the St Louis Metropolitan area for over 15 years and I understand that each family has different needs and priorities in a difficult time such as a divorce or other family law matter. Your legal rights are explained in easy to understand terms and we make sure you have all the information you need to make what can be life-changing decisions. We can help you find answers to a full range of family law issues, and we are fully prepared to provide aggressive, knowledgeable and cost-effective representation to protect the rights of you and your children. Our priority is to provide high quality, compassionate and experienced representation. I also practice in the entertainment law field, representing record labels, production companies, management companies and recording artists in the drafting and negotiation of music industry contracts and agreements. My experience and ability to adapt to and work with new issues in this rapidly changing digital age has gained me respect with entertainment attorneys and other music industry professionals on both coasts.

I am a St. Louis born-and-raised lawyer with a solo practice in Sunset Hills.  Since 2008, I have handled over 4,000 uncontested divorces for clients across the state of Missouri.  Linnenbringer Law provides couples with a financial incentive to cast emotions aside and handle their divorce in a efficient, businesslike manner. This approach saves each spouse time and money, and allows for the parties to move on with limited disruption to the day-to-day lives of their families.

I am a divorce, marital and family law attorney, and I've been doing this exclusively for nearly 30 years.  I began my law practice in the field of commercial and insurance litigation, working for a large Clayton firm and learning all aspects of complex litigation and trial work.   Over time, I became interested in family law as a specialty in which I could represent individuals, and be helpful to them at the most difficult times in their lives.  I saw this as both challenging and gratifying, and it has been.  Since 1989 the focus of my practice has been upon creating unique solutions to difficult problems in complicated divorce cases.    Click the "Show Full Resume" link below to find more information about my training and about my articles and presentations.. Most frequently, my client is the husband or wife in a marriage in which there is a family business or a professional practice, or other significant financial asset or issue.   I represent professionals in all fields, business owners and entrepreneurs, CEOs and high level executives of both public and private companies, and the spouses of such people, in divorce cases in St. Louis and throughout the state of Missouri.   I represent some of St. Louis' most prominent citizens with utmost discretion and skill.  Many of these cases are remarkably complex, yet you've never heard of them.. I have found that most people do not want a contentious and public divorce if it is possible to avoid it; instead, they want someone to discreetly but assertively represent their interests, and to take the time to consider the unique aspects of their own particular case, and to develop a strategy intended to arrive at an agreed-upon  solution, all without a trial.   Most of the time, I'm happy to say that we are able to deliver such a result.  Occasionally however, it is necessary to try the case in court, and I am fully prepared to do so in those circumstances.  I write and speak frequently, both locally and nationally, on topics related to such cases.    Our firm, Zerman Mogerman LLC, is a leader in family law practice in St. Louis and throughout Missouri, and we are well known by top divorce lawyers in other major cities throughout the United States.    I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)) and one of only 100 Diplomates throughout the nation of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers (ACFTL).   In 2017, I was appointed to serve as one of six members of the Missouri Commission on the Retirement, Removal, and Discipline of Judges by the Missouri Bar Board of Governors.. In my opinion, participation in high-quality continuing legal education is critical to providing a high-quality law practice.  Because of this, I frequently both attend and present continuing legal education programs on all topics related to complex family law cases, the financial issues arising in them, and trial and negotiation skills.    Most recently, in both 2015 and 2017 I was one of 48 family law attorneys who attended the Negotiation Skills training program offered by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in conjunction with the Harvard Negotiation Project, in Cambridge Massachussetts, and I co-chair this program of the AAML.   I teach every summer since 2012 at the ABA's annual Family Law Trial Advocacy Program in Boulder, Colorado, and for 10 summers now have also taught practical skills to young lawyers at the AAML Institute for Family Law Associates.  These experiences allow me to learn the latest thinking and best practices from my colleagues all around the country while at the same time I am imparting what I know to others.   Click the "Show Full Resume" link below to find more information about my training and about my articles and presentations.. I look forward to meeting with you, and I'm certain I can be helpful to you if you call.   Thank you for taking the time to this profile.

For more information, visit Attorney Cavanagh's page at:. Jack Cavanagh graduated from St. Louis University School of Law and began his career handling Personal Injury cases.. From there, Jack worked at the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, where he gained invaluable experience handling complex criminal cases including drug offenses, violent crimes and sex crimes.. After leaving the Prosecutor's Office, Jack opened his own law practice. Over the years, Jack has handled a wide variety of legal matters including Family Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Business Law.. Jack also has extensive experience in the area of Municipal Law, and presently serves as Legal Counsel for the Metro West Fire Protection District.. Jack has more than 50 years of legal experience, and he has tried hundreds of cases to judge and jury. He has the knowledge and experiene necessary to handle your legal matter and provide you with the individualized, quality representation you deserve.. *The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.

Brad Wilmoth is a injury attorney at the Law Firm of Brown & Crouppen. Recognized in 2010 by Missouri Lawyer's Weekly as an "Up & Coming Lawyer," and named a "Rising Star" in 2011 by SuperLawyers, Brad has a reputation for providing excellent client service to people who need compensation for their injuries. Brad works with the litigation team at Brown & Crouppen on complex cases where severe injuries have changed lives.

Allison Schreiber Lee is a seasoned trial attorney. She has been lead counsel in more than 40 jury trials and, in 2011, was co-lead counsel in one of the longest jury trials in the history of the City of St. Louis. Ms. Lee has also tried more than 100 non-jury trials to verdict, including representation of men and women in divorce and modification hearings. Ms. Lee focuses her practice on family law and domestic relations.. Ms. Lee is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The Academy Fellows are highly skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in all facets of family law. These areas include divorce, annulment, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, child custody and visitation, business valuations, property valuations and division, alimony, child support and other family law issues. There are 1600 AAML Fellows across the United States. Of the 16 Fellows in the St. Louis Area admitted to the Academy, Allison’s ascension to this honor brings the number of Fellows practicing at Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C. to four, one-quarter of the total number. Ms. Lee has also been selected as a SuperLawyer™ in Missouri.. In family law matters, Ms. Lee represents both men and women in divorces, motions to modify child support, custody and maintenance, and in seeking and defending against Orders of Protection. Her representation of both husbands and wives allows her a distinctive understanding of what the other side is planning in litigation. Ms. Lee’s prior employment as a child abuse prosecutor provides her with particular insight into the investigation and allegations of child abuse. She has worked with clients both to protect their children from abusers, as well as protecting the rights of those wrongfully accused of both physical and sexual abuse. Ms. Lee has assisted clients when the Department of Social Services has been called to look into charges of abuse; she has successfully guided clients through what is often a contentious and emotional experience, whether they be on the side of the accuser or the accused. This is just another example of the well-rounded experience that adds to Ms. Lee’s unique and vigorous representation of her family law clients.. In her representation of businesses and individuals, Ms. Lee has been responsible for all phases of litigation, from extensive pre-trial work through acting as lead counsel in complex trials. She has led the investigation and preparation of document-intensive multi-party products liability litigation from inception to trial. She has taken and defended depositions of a wide variety of expert and lay witnesses. She has appeared in federal and state courts throughout Missouri. Her representation of business and individuals allows Ms. Lee to provide her clients with a broad understanding of many facets of the law.. Ms. Lee has served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Washington University School of Law where she teaches Pretrial Practice and Procedure. She earned her J.D. from Washington University School of Law.. To read Ms. Lee’s thoughts about life post-divorce and/or separation, please see her blog at .

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