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Prior to joining the Law Offices of Thomas E. Kennedy, III in September of 2013, I worked as a litigation associate for a small, plaintiff’s firm in Clayton, Missouri where my practice centered on the litigation of labor and employment disputes, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, breach of employment contracts and non-compete agreements and state and federal wage and hour disputes.I have extensive experience representing individuals and employees in complex matters involving business and commercial litigation, multi-party litigation, and collective and class action litigation relating to unpaid wages and overtime under both the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour laws. I have also represented individuals facing prosecution in Missouri administrative and licensing hearings before the Administrative Hearing Commission, the Missouri State Board of Nursing, the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts and the Missouri Division of Employment Security.Since becoming an associate with the Law Offices of Thomas E. Kennedy, III, my practice has expanded to include cases involving disability rights and discrimination, Medicaid and other health benefits, fair housing claims, special education, nonprofit incorporation, whistleblower claims, guardianships, adoptions and juvenile justice. I also remain dedicated to representing employees in labor and employment disputes such as discrimination, wrongful termination and wage and hour matters.

Prior to joining Growe Eisen Karlen, Meg practiced domestic law and estate planning with a small firm in St. Louis.. Meg rows with the St. Louis Rowing Club and Washington University Crew. She is the treasurer of the Northwestern University Alumni Club of St. Louis.. Meg attended law school at Saint Louis University School of Law. During her final year, she served as Treasurer of the Student Bar Association. She did her undergraduate work at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she majored in History. Meg played for the Northwestern University Women’s Rugby Football Club, and served as its president and match secretary.

President, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Chair, Missouri Supreme Court Committee on Civil Jury Instructions. Best Lawyers in America. Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers. Best Lawyers in St. Louis, St. Louis Magazine. Recipient, Missouri Bar Foundation Trial Lawyer Award, Purcell Professionalism Award, Smithson Justice Award.. Missourian Award. MATA Presidents Award. Faculty, Missouri Judicial College. Adjunct Professor, St Louis University School of Law. Presenter and Lecturer at numerous seminars for the Missouri Bar, MATA, and other organizations and law schools.. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.

Practice Areas: Birth Trauma; Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice; Plaintiffs Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect; Premises Liability for Violent Crimes; Sexual Assault; Negligent Security;  Plaintiffs Personal Injury; Birth Trauma; Obstetric Malpractice; Pediatric Malpractice; Injuries to Children; Brain Injury.. Admitted:   1988, Missouri; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri. Law School:   University of Virginia, J.D., 1988.. College:   Baylor University, B.B.A., 1985.. Member:   The Missouri Bar; Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys; Christian Legal Society; American Association of Justice.. Biography:   Harry S. Truman Scholar, Missouri, 1983. Author and Speaker;  "Medical Malpractice Litigation", "Nursing Home Litigation: Strategies and Tactics," "Switchblades and Stethoscopes: Violence in the Healthcare Setting;" "Making Crime Victims Whole;" "Money Matters and The Expert Witness;" Civil Liability for Violent Crimes, Deposition Strategy; Expert Witnesses; Trucking Accidents; Response to the Violent Employee.   Assistant Circuit Attorney (State Prosecutor), 1989-1993.. Email:

Persuasive litigator and strategic negotiator backed by dual-state licensure (MO, IL) and practice-area expertise spanning catastrophic personal injury, federal multidistrict litigation, and civil litigation.. Professional Experience. Prior to founding The Hayden Law Firm, Amanda gained more than 15 years of experience in business and finance where she refined her skills in strategic negotiation, strategic planning, and financial analysis — all of which are crucial to helping personal injury victims successfully dispute the aggressive tactics of large insurance companies.. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Law, Amanda worked in the federal court system in multidistrict litigation where she successfully advocated for thousands of clients in multimillion-dollar lawsuits against major drug companies that produce the drugs Xarelto and Pradaxa. Amanda also served as an attorney for the fifth largest bank in the United States where she supervised and directed the equity installment pipeline for the federal tax credit portfolio of investments valued in excess of $3.6 billion dollars.

Personal Quote. “Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.”. - Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) Biography. Jon Jordan began his career as a law clerk for Missouri Supreme Court Justice Ronnie L. White. Before opening his own firm, Jon worked five years for a large St. Louis-based litigation firm, where he focused on defending medical malpractice clients including doctors, hospitals, nurses, and nursing homes; defending products liability clients including automobile manufacturers, toy companies, and industrial part manufacturers, and litigating other forms of personal injury cases including catastrophic automobile accidents.. Jon now uses the skills he acquired by representing large corporations to seek justice for those who have been injured.. Professional Activities. Jon has successfully negotiated numerous settlements in his clients' favor; successfully litigated both jury and bench trials; and pursued justice through appeals to the highest State courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.. Jon is admitted to practice law in Missouri, Illinois, and Hawaii and before the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Missouri and Southern District of Illinois.. Publications. Examining the Repercussions of Crawford: The Uncertain Future of Hearsay Evidence in Missouri, 70 Mo. L. Rev. 561 (2005)No More Russian Roulette: Chapter 13 “Cram Down” Creditors Take a Bullet, 70 Mo. L. Rev. 1385 (2005)Education. Jon earned his Juris Doctor, with honors, from University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006. He served on the Board of Advocates, the International Moot Court Team, and the editorial board of the Missouri Law Review. Jon was inducted into the Order of the Barristers and received the Judge L. F. Cottey Award for Excellence in Oral & Written Advocacy, the William M. Howard Award for Best Work in Legal Research & Writing, and the Thomas E. Deacy, Jr. Prize in Advocacy. He earned his MBA from University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2000 after completing an International Business residency in China.

People Over Profits.. As a real estate attorney, agent, and investor, I am dedicated to serving my clients in numerous ways and providing them with the confidence they need to reach their goals. I make a personal commitment to daily education in order to continuously improve my skills and offer the very best for my clients.. On a personal side, I love sports, music, traveling, and simply experiencing everything life has to offer.

Paul leads the criminal law practice at Uthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke. His practice benefits from a prior career in law enforcement. He served at the State of Missouri Board of Probation and Parole holding positions as a probation and parole officer and later in management. The experience allowed Paul to become thoroughly familiar with the criminal justice adjudication process from the initiation of proceedings through sentencing with a vision towards the best possible outcome. Accordingly, Paul provides a comprehensive approach in his assistance to clients who face criminal charges ranging from minor infractions up to serious felony indictments. Paul has experience handling cases involving violent crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes, property crimes, traffic violations, white collar crime, misdemeanors, felonies and many other criminal charges.. Paul successfully argued cases before the Missouri Court of Appeals in the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri and is capable of building defenses in opposition to criminal accusations at each stage of the legal process.. Paul also coordinates representation with other UGBB attorneys in a broad range of civil litigation matters.. Paul's varied experience, empathy in recognition of the difficult situations each of his clients face and his passion for meeting the needs of his clients are all factors that contribute to strong legal representation. All this, when combined with a spirit of collaboration, allow him to bring a comprehensive perspective to his clients' cases. As one of the firm's partners, Paul seeks practical, cost-effective resolutions, while keeping in mind the long-term implications of each matter.

Paul Knobbe is an experienced trial lawyer who focuses his practice on products liability, toxic torts, agriculture law, personal injury, and medical malpractice. He is an AV-rated preeminent attorney, acknowledged by his peers as having attained the highest levels of skill and ethics.. Paul is an accomplished criminal and civil trial attorney. Prior to entering private practice, he served first as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and then as an Assistant Public Defender, trying more than 30 cases. In his years of private practice, Paul has handled a wide variety of civil cases involving medical malpractice, asbestos exposure, and product liability, and has worked on complex, state-federal herbicide class actions. In the medical liability realm, Paul has handled numerous health care negligence and malpractice cases, and he has represented physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.  Through this experience, he has developed exceptional knowledge and proficiency with complex medical issues and discovery/trial techniques. As a result, he has authored papers and spoken on a host of topics, including effective deposition strategies, legal technology in litigation, civil discovery issues, medical malpractice litigation, nursing home litigation, damages in personal injury cases, and civil and criminal procedure.

Paul Hales is a graduate of Columbia University Law School and is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. He manages an international health privacy law consulting practice and is the author of The HIPAA E-Tool, Internet-based, easy to use compliance software that is fully aligned with all 180 HIPAA Audit protocols and has separate editions for health care providers, health plans, business associates and third party administrators. Before specializing exclusively on health privacy law he worked in private practice as a litigator and appellate lawyer on complex civil cases and also served as outside general counsel for business, healthcare and nonprofit organizations.

Paul Gantner joined Purcell and Amen - Attorneys at Law in 2009.  In 2012 he became a partner and in 2014 the firm changed its name to Amen, Gantner, & Capriano.  Mr. Gantner has been able to bring his business and legal education and experience into a firm that has for many years provided comprehensive estate plans that meet clients' needs and expectations.  Mr. Gantner has helped push AGC's mission of "Helping Families Secure their Legacies by Embracing them into the Law Firm Family through Long-term, Personal Advisory Relationships.". Core Values include: OFFERING SECURITY, EMBRACING FAMILIES, and PROVIDING PERSONAL ADVISORY RELATIONSHIPS. Experience. During law school, Mr. Gantner worked as a corporate law clerk for Shelter Insurance Companies in Columbia, Missouri. Mr. Gantner also taught a personal finance class to undergraduate students at University of Missouri.. Mr. Gantner is a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri Bar Association, Estate Planning Council of St. Louis, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois.  Paul is also a VA accredited attorney and holds licenses for life, accident and health insurance as well as a Series 65 financial license.. Education. Mr. Gantner obtained his undergraduate B.S.B.A. degree in Management and B.A. degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Louis University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He went to law school at University of Missouri, in Columbia, and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2008. Mr. Gantner also obtained his Master of Business Administration from University of Missouri in 2008.. Paul now gives over 100 presentations a year and teaches at least one continuing education class per semester at St. Louis Community College's Adult Education Program.  The class will usually cover Paying for Long Term Care or Estate Planning issues and choices to make.. Personal. Mr. Gantner was born and raised in St. Louis. He is a graduate of DeSmet Jesuit High School and currently lives in St. Louis County with his wife, Sally, two daughters, Audrey and Olivia and son, Louis. In school, Mr. Gantner played baseball and rugby. He was active in the Board of Advocates and the Sports Law Society during law school.. These days, Paul enjoys playing in recreational softball and bowling leagues. He is a huge Missouri Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals fan, but also roots on the Saint Louis University Billikens and the St. Louis Blues.

Patrick J. Hagerty is a native of St. Louis. He completed his undergraduate studies at Quincy College in 1981. He received his law degree in 1985 from Saint Louis University School of Law, and served as an editor of the Saint Louis University Law Journal.. Mr. Hagerty is licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois, and in federal district courts and courts of appeal in Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Arkansas and the Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Circuits.. He serves on the Board of Governors of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) and is Chair of its Committee on Legislative Issues-Venue.  Mr. Hagerty also serves as a member of the Constitutional Review Committee for MATA.  In 2004, he received MATA’s President’s Award.  He is an active member in the Railroad Law section of the American Association for Justice.  He is a former board member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, which is dedicated to advancing civility, integrity and professionalism in the practice of law.. Mr. Hagerty has tried numerous cases under the federal laws applicable to the railroad industry, in courts across the country.  He has also tried several medical malpractice cases, including obtaining a verdict of over $6 million in St. Louis County Circuit Court.. Mr. Hagerty has been admitted as a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers and is an Advocate of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America ® and has an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which is the highest given. Mr. Hagerty has been annually selected to Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers [among the top 5 percent of lawyers in Missouri and Kansas] since 2006, in the areas of Transportation, Maritime, Litigation, and Personal Injury.

Patrick A. Watts is the founding member of the Watts Law Group, LLC. Patrick focuses his practice primarily on complex litigation and trial work. Patrick has extensive experience litigating cases, from initial pleadings through trial, in courts around the country. Patrick has the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve successful results for his clients.

Over 17 years experience.  My goal is to help you solve your problem and get back your life.

Our attorneys  dedicate their work to upholding victims’ rights in all types of personal injury cases throughout Missouri and Illinois. Injuries caused by negligent or careless actions made by other people are all too common throughout the United States.

One of the earliest cases I took on in my new practice was a medical malpractice wrongful death case that settled a few years later for $4.6 Million dollars.  That was the largest med mal settlement in Missouri for 2007.  Since then my practice has continued to grow with a primary focus of serious personal injury cases, however, I never overlook the small cases, I still enjoy those cases just as much and love getting great results for my clients.. I was born in St Louis and grew up here and graduated in the  top 10% of my class at SLU Law School in 2002.  I spent a few years at large lawfirms learning the ropes, getting courtroom and trial experience, and defending large corporations and insurance companies.  My experiences at these defense firms was invaluable and I enjoyed my time there, however, my heart just was not in it as I am a Plaintiff's lawyer to my very core.  I prefer the role of Matt Damon in the movie the Rainmaker as opposed to Jon Voight's character.. In 2004 I started the St Louis Personal Injury Lawfirm of Sansone Law, llc.  Within the first year I began getting excellent results for my clients and absolutely love what I do and take enourmous pride in being the best trial lawyer I can become.

No hourly billing. Ever. We agree in advance on a flat rate for the services you need.. Business law to entrepreneurs, small businesses, founders, and investors.

Nelson is experienced in matters of litigation, business law and intellectual property law including agreements, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and domain name disputes.  His technical expertise within patent law is electrical, mechanical, and computer software inventions.. Before joining Polster Lieder in 2001, he was an associate at Wallenstein & Wagner, Ltd. in Chicago, Illinois.  He also has experience in tool design and computerized numerical control programming with Owens-Brockway Glass, Inc., and with the manufacture of semiconductor spin-coat processing equipment.. Nelson has substantial expertise in successfully representing clients’ interests in federal courts, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the U.S. Copyright Office.

Nathan Swanson is an associate with Rosenblum, Schwartz & Fry.  Nathan received his B.A. from the Colorado College in 2004, and his M.A. from King’s College, London in 2006.  He graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2009.. While at DU, Nathan served as a student attorney with the Civil Rights Clinic, representing those incarcerated in the Supermax prison, located in Canon City, Colorado.  He was admitted to the Colorado Bar in October, 2009, and to the Missouri Bar in April, 2010.. He began his career in Denver, litigating in the persona injury.  He moved to Missouri to pursue his dream of criminal defense.  Since 2011, he has devoted himself to representing and defending those who are accused of crimes, from the simple and mundane to the complicated and unique.

Nathan Risch is a trial attorney whose practice areas include real estate, landlord-tenant, bankruptcy, collections, and title insurance litigation. Nathan regularly represents national title insurance underwriters, homeowners, lenders, businesses, and landlords throughout Missouri. Nathan litigates cases including quiet title, reformation of instruments, adverse possession, easement rights, insurance coverage disputes, breach of contract, lease disputes, bankruptcy actions, mechanic’s liens, lien priority, fraud, and declaratory judgment.

Nate is a personal injury attorney at Rossiter & Boock. He attended St. Louis University School of Law, where he served as Lead Editor of the Journal of Health Law and Policy. While in law scholl, Nate served as a student attorney with the St. Louis University Civil Litigation Clinic, where he assisted disadvantaged individuals with their legal needs. After graduating law school in 2014, Nate worked for a large insurance defense firm in St. Louis. The experience working for a defense firm before coming to Rossiter & Boock gave him vital insight into how insurance companies value and defend a case.. Nate was born and raised in the bootheel of Missouri. He attended Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri, graduating with a History degree in 2011.. Nate is licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Illinois. He is an active member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Illinois State Bar Association.

Nate is a graduate of the St. Louis University School of Law and Washington University School of Business. He represents clients in multiple counties across the State of Missouri. He is a native Missourian and he currently lives in St. Louis Missouri. Nate has an expertise and years of experience in divorce, estates, and business law. In addition, Nate has a background in finance and business which is invaluable for an attorney assisting clients in with the financial aspects of their business, estate, and family law matters.. We have two convenient offices to meet with our clients at, one in St. Louis, Missouri and one in Washington, Missouri.  We are able to handle many of our client matters over the phone, by e-mail, or via Skype/Facetime which means you may not need to come into the office at all.  WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS - For client's that can't come into the office at all, we'll go to them.. The Hartung Law Firm is dedicated to providing the best and most practical level of legal services to our clients.. We are confident that we have a legal services package that will meet your legal needs. Call us today at or toll free at to speak with an attorney.

Nancy Martin is a partner at the law firm of Jenkins & Kling, P.C. located in Clayton, Missouri. She focuses her practice on bankruptcy, debtor/creditor rights, commercial law, and civil litigation.. After working several years for a creditors' rights firm as bankruptcy and litigation counsel to residential mortgage companies, Nancy established her own law office in 2009 to offer her clients sophisticated legal representation and insightful counsel. In 2014, she joined the firm of Jenkins & Kling, P.C., as a principal to carry on that mission with renewed focus and support.. Over the course of her career, Nancy has represented a vast range of creditors and debtors, inside and out of bankruptcy. This experience has given her a broad and varied perspective of the issues that both face--a perspective that is uncommon for many practitioners.  Nancy is motivated by the opportunity to listen to a client’s story and propose a plan for resolution. She is a problem-solver and does not hesitate to use any of the tools available under law to help her clients reach their goals.. Nancy serves as member of the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, which committee periodically drafts changes to the local rules of bankruptcy practice to improve the experience for both practitioner and litigant. She also presently serve as Vice President of the Hispanic Bar Association of St. Louis and Vice President of Membership of the BJC Toastmasters Club in St. Louis, Missouri.

My office is located in South County and covers legal matters in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, St. Charles County, Jefferson County and more.  I worked for the State of Missouri for 10 1/2 years handling juvenile, child support, driver's license suspensions, collection matters, Medicaid recovery and probate issues so I have the experience necessary to handle estate planning, probate matters, family law and more.