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I serve clients who want to create a better future for themselves and their families. I work in Saint Louis and the surrounding counties in the areas of family and criminal law. As an experienced advocate and litigator, I work hard to protect my clients freedom, property, and families. I am devoted to upholding our constitutional checks and balances and helping others. I run a practice focusing on what's most important- my clients lives, families, and property. I offer live case updates online, flexible hours to prevent missing work, and flexible payment options to guarantee you can continue with your life. Reach me at. Visit my website at

I represent the interests of city governments and the interests of management in all areas of labor and employment law.  My experience includes representation of several Missouri municipalities as well as restaurants, manufacturers, insurance companies, and mass transit companies.  I have litigated before state, federal, and administrative courts throughout the country and I have substantial experience in litigation disputes involving arbitration agreements.

I represent individuals, families and small businesses.  The vast  majority of my practice involves personal injury and workers compensation matters.  Personal Injury litigation is a broad term that is best defined as recovering damages for people when their injuries were caused by the negligence of others.. Outside of the law office, I try to stay active in community organizations, but frankly due to family and business commitments, such as my involvement with the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys to protect the rights of my clients in this State, these groups have taken a back seat in recent years.  In the past, I have participated in the MATA/ Red Cross Disaster related legal Services task force (co-chair 2010) and the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.. When not at the office, Mike enjoys spending his time playing racquet sports, fly fishing, bird hunting, hiking and skiing.

I represent clients who value vigorous advocacy in civil litigation.  I have tried personal injury cases, complex business disputes, and smaller consumer matters.  I have handled appeals in state and federal courts.  After learning trial practice at one of the largest law firms in the county, I left to start my own firm in 2011.  Since that time, I have recovered millions of dollars for my clients.

I practice personal injury, criminal defense, and family law throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Call or send a message today for a free, confidential consultation.

I practice in the areas of business law, tax law, estate planning, and probate. I pride myself on educating my clients, so they know what steps we are taking prior to taking them, turning a leap of faith into a gentle step in the right direction.

I practice in civil litigation and represent corporate clients and insurance companies in cases throughout Illinois and Missouri in both state and federal court. I frequently handle claims involving insurance defense, premises liability, personal injury, complex commercial motor vehicle accidents, products liability, wrongful death and general negligence.. I also concentrate on transportation and retail related matters. In addition, I conduct immediate response to serious accidents as part of Lashly & Baer’s Rapid Response Team, which helps to achieve early evaluation of serious accidents and ensure the preservation of evidence.. I am an active member of Transportation and Retail Practice Groups of USLAW NETWORK, Inc., which is an international organization, composed of over 180 independent, defense-based law firms. Further, I currently serve on the Defense Research Institute, Inc.’s (DRI) Trucking Committee’s Steering Committee and am Chair of Publications. I also serve as Co-Chair of the Transportation Lawyers Association’s (TLA) Membership and Recruiting Committee. I served on the Illinois State Bar Association’s Committee on Judicial Evaluations from 2012 to 2016, which reviews judicial candidates for election to all courts in Illinois.. I have an “AV Preeminent” Peer Rating™ with Martindale-Hubbell ®. In 2018, I was selected through peer recognition and professional achievement for inclusion in the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, as published by Super Lawyers® magazine. I was honored by Missouri Lawyers Weekly with its Up & Coming Award for 2013. I have been recognized by the Missouri Bar for my pro bono work in the community.. I have successfully tried numerous cases. My accomplishments include successful resolution of claims involving: premises liability; personal injury; trucking accidents; disputes involving the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; cargo claims; products liability; subrogation losses; class actions for false advertising and anti-trust; and toxic torts involving asbestos, benzene, and welding fumes.. I am also a regular author on transportation and retail industry issues and am an invited speaker by many industry groups. I and my wife, Kate, have seven children.. Disclaimer: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Also, neither the Missouri Supreme Court nor the Missouri Bar review or approve certifying organizations or specialist designations.

I practice Community Association Law focusing primarily on transactions, collection and litigation. I attended Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri and earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science in 2002. After conducting fundraising for a non-profit, I went back to school and earned a Masters in Arts degree in Political Science with a focus on Judicial Politics from Northern Illinois University. I received my Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law in 2008. I am a member of the Community Association Institute (CAI) and served on the Board of Directors of CAI Heartland Chapter, and the current Chair of Missouri Legislative Action Committee of CAI.  I is licensed in Missouri and Illinois.

I love what I do for a living.  My job gives me the opportunity to develop genuinely deep connections with my clients and coworkers.  We get to know each other very well and develop a sense of mutual respect.  This systems we employ and the culture we create sustains my office.  It also makes us highly effective at what we do.. My job also gives me a chance to have fun.  I love the competition that is a part of every case, the strategies and the gamesmanship.  I was very lucky to have worked with a creative and very bright lawyer when I started practicing, and his mantra was: “if you can’t have fun, what’s the point?”  Keeping calm in the process of trial or any court proceeding allows you to have fun, and it helps make the process more tolerable for all concerned – especially our clients.. My work also gives me a chance to help others while having fun.  I was lucky enough to have been in David Glover’s law school class, and David is one funny dude who happens to have his own radio talk show.  Some days, after long hours at my office surrounded by men and women in dark clothing, David invites me to do an “ask the lawyer” segment on the David Glover Show: .  Being in an environment filled with creative, funny people in bright clothing  is reason enough to appear on the show every time Dave invites me, but I really enjoy trying to help the listeners.  It is one simple way of helping the community and enjoying my time as an attorney.. Work also gives me the chance to give back to the community by supporting many charities – usually ones that are closely connected to the struggles of our clients.  For instance, we represented the family of a young man who was shot to death outside a nightclub at a prominent St. Louis landmark.  In the course of our work with the surviving family members, we were simply amazed by the sheer capacity for work, love and devotion the victim’s mother demonstrated.  As a single mother, she often worked two or more jobs and lived at or below the poverty line.  Her two boys went to school and grew up in a community that was filled with drugs, violence and family dysfunction.  Yet her strength of character guided those boys to become hard working, educated young men that were raising their own young families.  After the wrongful death case resolved, we donated money to a shelter for school age children that is known as a last stop before prison or death.  The young men and women who come out of this shelter often find themselves with a diploma in their hand, pride in their souls and a spring in their step because society didn’t give up on them.  By supporting the shelter, we felt as if we were helping others have the chance that our victim’s mother gave her son.

I like helping people solve problems that they can't solve themselves. Most of my cases involve business disputes, property damage from fires or floods, or personal injuries. That means that emotions are usually running high by the time I first meet with the client.  I spend a lot of time up-front with my clients to understand their problem and how they want to resolve it.  Clients need to know that cases usually take 1-2 years to bring to a head, and that isn't cheap. They also need to know, though, that their lawyer will take on their problem as if it were her own problem--and represent them as if they were her own family.  Even though a lot of my clients are from large companies, they still need to know that I have the skills and the dedication to help them resolve their legal problem as quickly and efficiently as possible.

I help individuals who have been injured by the carelessness or recklessness of others. I believe it's important and my obligation to ensure the rights of those whose lives have been damaged not only physically but also in economic and extremely personal ways because an individual, a corporation, an insurance company, a government entity, or a hospital disregarded a safety rule and needlessly endangered them. In this belief and effort I have argued before both state and federal courts on behalf of individuals, researched and drafted memoranda in premises, uninsured motorist, trucking, and Section 1983 Civil Rights cases, as well as drafted arguments on Appeal. Most of the cases handled by my office settle. However, the five lawyers in our firm, including my brother and father, are trial lawyers. In combination we have tried over 350 jury trials. I am blessed to be a part of a profession and work for a firm that strives to ensure the dignity of every human being, despite power, despite wealth, despite intellect or accomplishment.

I hear from lots of people that they felt like their attorney did not give them enough time and did not explain enough about the process.  My goal is to make every client feel a part of their own case, and to ensure that I give each client all the time they want to discuss the process, options, and how to steer the case.. I will talk to anyone who believes they have been wrongfully harmed, and if I cannot help, I will try to find someone who can.  Our firm comes with 30 years of experience, so you know that you are getting the best of both worlds: proven experience and youthful determination to get the job done!

I have successfully obtained hundreds of settlements and judgements throughout my career, including multiple cases exceeding $1,000, recoveries for trucking accident victims and their families. I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, where my father served as a St. Louis County Circuit Judge for 35 years. I continue to live in St. Louis with my wife and three children.

I have represented hundred of parties, both plaintiffs and defendants, in lawsuits in state and federal courts.  My favorite cases are class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) targeting senders of annoying junk faxes, robocalls, and text messages.  I have filed more than 100 class action lawsuits and been appointed as Class Counsel multiple times in federal and state courts.  Outside of my law practice, I am an avid marathon runner, having completed more than 50 marathons, and I also enjoy fishing and global travel.

I have practiced law since 1986 in Missouri. My discipline concerned someone taking something from a file in 1999, but was not found out about until 2004. When I found out this information, I clearly was wrong in believing it to be covered by a court order from California, thinking the information was told to me in attorney-client privilege.. Prior to 2006 I had the highest rating an attorneyt can have, AV+. My discipline in Colorado was based upon recipriocity, and is unrelated to anything done wrong in Colorado.. The majority of my practice is based on referrals form other lawyers who know my skills and understand I mad a mistake in the past , which had nothing to do with my capabilities as an attorney,. If given the chance, you will find me to be very straight-forward and understand how to evaulate, prepare, and try medical malpractice cases, and litigation in general.

I have practiced law for over 28 years with a concentration in complex civil litigation including wrongful death, medical malpractice, and product liability. My experience includes trying numerous cases in state and federal courts in Missouri and Illinois. I also advise a wide spectrum of health care clients in government investigations relating to Medicare/Medicaid fraud and abuse, false claims and anti-kickback laws, and professional licensure disciplinary actions. I regularly counsel clients who have been served subpoenas and civil investigative demands from the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General, state and federal drug agencies, state licensure boards and private parties involved in civil litigation. I also have a successful track record in litigating insurance disputes involving claims for coverage, breach of contract, bad faith and contribution.

I have helped my clients recover millions of dollars against Insurance Companies. I am a lawyer that helps people solve their legal problems, dealing with Personal Injury Claims, Workers Compensation, Criminal/Traffic/DUI.

I have been practicing law for over 20 years, handling a wide array of cases.  I have built my practice primarily on word of mouth from satisfied clients.  Our personal attention to our clients is what sets us apart from many other firms.  I have represented generation after generation of families, and if there is a legal matter that my partners or I cannot help you with, we will try to help direct you to the right person.  We strive to be your "family" lawyers, and want to be the first call you make whenever a legal situation arises.  Give me a call and give me a chance to earn your business!

I have been practicing law for more than 30 years and am an instrumented rated pilot. My practice is focused on representing those who have been impacted by either injury or death. I’m honored to have been awarded the Lon O. Hocker Trial Lawyer Award by the Missouri Bar and named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Born and raised in St. Louis, I enjoy spending time here with my wife and children.

I have been practicing law for 42 years.   Married to the same lovely woman for 46 years.. Four grown children who have had eight grandchildren we love to spoil.. One of my special projects for the last four years has been to serve as Chairman of the Mid-County Veterans Memorial Committee, which did fund raising to build the Memorial.. Very Rewarding.

I have been practicing in the field of Immigration and Nationality Law for more than twenty years.  I have represented clients successfully before the USCIS, Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Courts of Appeal, State Courts, and the Aministrative Appeals Office.. Within the field of Immigration Law, I conduct a complete practice in all areas, representing individuals, families and businesses.  My clients seek temporary and permanent visas, family and business visas, lawful permanent residence (green card), citizenship, political asylum and other immigration benefits.. I also consult on immigration matters with criminal, family and other lawyers in matters bearing on immigration consequences for clients.  I have also been called as an expert witness in immigration law in state court cases.. I belong to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and am past Chair of the Missouri/Kansas Chapter.  I have also served for several years as the Chair of the Immigration Law Committee of the Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis.. Martindale Hubbell, the independent attorney rating service, awarded me its highest rating (AV) for legal skill and eithics.. I am happy to discuss your case at anytime; i look forward to hearing from you.

I have been licensed to practice law since 1985.. I have spent my entire career representing individuals. and protecting their rights.. I have represented thousands of clients in personal. injury cases and worker's compensation cases and. recovered over $20,000, in verdicts and settlements.. I have also represented hundreds of clients who have been caught in the. criminal justice system to protect their rights.

I have been in the legal field for over 27 years & have been a trial lawyer since 1999. I began in a prosecuting attorney's office and now have my own practice where I practice personal injury, worker's compensation, family law, criminal law, and many other areas of litigation. After three years with a well-known plaintiff's car accident injury firm, I took a job at a big defense firm. I have had judge and jury trials in personal injury and criminal cases. No matter the case, I prepare to win at trial. Whether it is a bike, car, or truck accident, a faulty product, divorce, nursing home negligence, trucking accident, complex multi-party arbitration, or employment discrimination case, I have handled them all to success. I have tried worker's compensation cases for employees and employers, like Harrah's Casino & some major airlines. For a decade, I have tried DWIs, Petitions For Review of license revocations, and criminal matters of various kinds, and am particularly successful in obtaining early dismissals at preliminary hearings.. I opened my own firm in 2011, relying on referrals from former clients and colleagues who respected my passion and skill as a trial lawyer. Today, most of my new clients come from pleased former clients. I have a general litigation-based firm.. Why hire me as lawyer? Here are some representative verdicts and settlements:. Caught in Drive-Through Intoxicated- Verdict in favor of Defendant and Did not lose his License. Stealing from Employer- Full Dismissal. Unlawful Use of a Weapon Charge (shot at neighbor)- Full dismissal. Helped Client with 5 prior DWI's keep his license for work.. This does not include the many acquittals and dismissals, and other favorable results obtained in criminal cases like DWIs, assaults, property damage, burglary, stealing, gun charges, high-speed tickets, and run-of-the-mill tickets.. Local Counsel on Walter Huggins v. Fed Ex Ground, et al. which was a personal injury case in federal court in St. Louis, Missouri. Won $1,050,.. Trial Counsel on railroad crossing collision case representing truck driver and trucking company against Union Pacific railroad. Won $600, plus verdict after two week trial in St. Louis City.. Settlement prior to filing suit for $500, against the railroad company for a dangerous railroad crossing where a minister was hit by a train at an unprotected and dangerous crossing.. I have also dedicated my life to being a cycling advocate and have made a lifetime commitment to volunteerism. I am currently the Past President of the non-profit PayBack, Inc. I have also had the great honor of being elected by my peers to the Missouri Bar YLS and was awarded the Chairman's Award for Outstanding Service to the Legal Community and Public two years in a row.

I have always been pasionate about helping each of my clients obtain the best results possible, regardless of the size of the claim.  We do not settle for inagequate amounts or outcomes & always put our client interests first & foremost.     I have reprenented the Overland Christian Church pro bono for over 30 years. I am always ready to listen to your issue & provide the best advice available.

I have always been interested in practicing criminal law as far back as I can remember.  After I graduated law school I went straight into working at the Public Defender's office where I gained experience handling hundreds of criminal cases from simple misdemeanors to complex Class A & B felonies.  After two years I left the Public Defender's office and started my own law practice and have been in private practice ever since.