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Mr. McBride's practice includes all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the United States and abroad. His work focuses primarily upon biotechnology and biochemical patent preparation and prosecution, including patents directed to transgenic plants and bacteria and to novel DNA and protein sequences, chemical and pharmaceutical patent preparation and prosecution, validity/invalidity and infringement opinions, and counseling related to patentability and freedom to operate.

Mr. Keil's practice focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the chemical, life sciences and related fields, both in the United States and abroad. His client counseling responsibilities regularly require him to render assessments regarding patentability, patent enforcement, freedom-to-operate and other intellectual property issues.  His experience includes obtaining patent protection for innovations in chemical engineering process design and control, catalysis, material separation, energy recovery, waste treatment, pharmaceutical synthesis and agricultural chemicals and methods.

Mr. Jordan's practice covers all areas of intellectual property law, with special emphasis in preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the U.S. and abroad. His work focuses primarily upon mechanical patent preparation and prosecution.

Mr. Hartley focuses his practice on litigating intellectual property disputes, including patent infringement, trademark and trade dress infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, and breach of contract. He has successfully litigated complex patent disputes in district courts throughout the United States. Mr. Hartley also has experience litigating other types of commercial disputes in federal court, including antitrust cases.  He is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Mr. Harlan is a trial and appellate attorney with extensive experience in the federal and state courts. He has brought and defended civil actions on behalf of entities and individuals in a broad range of business disputes involving, for example, patent infringement, trademark infringement, control disputes, breaches of contract, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, RICO, lender's liability, insurance coverage and employment issues. He also has counseled clients and litigated matters involving issues of antitrust law, including representation of a manufacturing company in a 56-day jury trial in which, as lead trial counsel, he secured a $105 million judgment.  He also served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney of St. Louis and was responsible for prosecution of major federal criminal cases. Capitalizing on this experience, Mr. Harlan has defended corporations, their officers and employees from criminal charges involving business matters such as price fixing, environmental pollution, government program fraud, mail fraud, false statements and other business-related criminal charges.

Mr. Everding's practice includes all areas of intellectual property law. His primary emphasis is preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents relating to the mechanical arts. Mr. Everding is also involved in opinion work regarding patentability, freedom to operate, and other intellectual property issues.

Mr. Bain's practice includes all areas of intellectual property law. In addition to preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patents in electrical, computer and related fields, Mr. Bain counsels clients on freedom-to-operate, infringement, due diligence, licensing, and other intellectual property issues.

Morgan Murphy has worked closely on cases of medical malpractice. With her background in representing physicians and medical corporations, Morgan’s unique perspective makes her an excellent advocate for the injured.

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.

Mike Kella is focused on obtaining intellectual property protection for his clients. He also has significant experience litigating complex patent, copyright, and trademark disputes on behalf of clients, ranging from individual inventors to publicly traded companies—and has helped his clients recover significant licensing revenue in the process.. Mike has successfully led briefing on complex patent claim construction issues, argued numerous Markman hearings, led infringement contention development, and defended invalidity assertions related to a variety of technologies in district courts and at the International Trade Commission.  Such technologies include power management, distributed computing, smartphone, LED display, flash memory, automotive, e-commerce, virtual private networking, video conferencing, home automation, and wireless communication technologies.. Prior to entering the legal field, Mike gained experience developing software for a Fortune 500 telecommunications company and for one of the largest privately held companies in the automotive industry.. In law school, he was Lead Articles Editor for the Saint Louis University Public Law Review, served as a judicial extern to the Honorable G. Patrick Murphy for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, and participated in moot court and trial advocacy.

Michael Dalton is an attorney specializing in Serious Personal Injury law. A St. Louis native, he went to Duchesne High School where he played football. After graduating in 2001, Michael went to Mizzou where he majored in Political Science with a minor in English. After receiving his undergraduate degree, Michael continued on to law school at Mizzou where he graduated in 2008. Michael then decided to further his education and will be receiving his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry in 2012.. While Michael has always been focused on performing well at work and in the classroom, some of his proudest moments were when he was able to give back to the community by helping tutor incoming students, volunteering for the Special Olympics, and working with children at Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center. Michael continues this commitment to giving by mentoring new college students and also spending his free time encouraging children to be physically active and healthy.. Michael has always been a leader on campus and in the community. Through that leadership, he formed bonds which helped him open a successful solo practice in the St. Louis area. He is a found partner of O'Leary, Shelton, Corrigan, Peterson, Dalton & Quillin, LLC and brings the same commitment to excellence that has made him successful in his personal, academic, and legal endeavors.

Michael A. Langella joined Bradley Law Personal Injury Lawyers in December of 2021 and focuses his practice in the area of personal injury.. Michael graduated from the St. Louis University School of Law in 2014 with a concentration in Civil Litigation. While in law school, Michael was a member of the Moot Court Board and participated in the Legal Ethics and Professionalism Moot Court Competition hosted by Mercer University School of Law. In 2011, Michael received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island with a major in philosophy and a minor in political science.. Before becoming a personal injury attorney, Michael spent the first four years of his practice at two St. Louis-area defense firms representing insurance companies and corporations.

Member, Missouri Bar Probate & Trust Committe and sub-committee on powers of appointment

Meghan is and has long been committed to fighting for social justice by advocating for those disadvantaged by their circumstances.. At NB&W:. Armed with a long history of public service work, including mentoring disadvantaged youth and teens and serving on the boards of numerous charitable organizations, Meghan joined Newman Bronson & Wallis after completing her J.D. at Saint Louis University to participate in promoting legal justice through her work as an attorney. Meghan has dedicated much of her time at NB&W to advocating on behalf of numerous individuals suffering from lead poisoning in their lawsuit against a lead smelter that operated in proximity to their childhood homes. Through her work with this case, Meghan helped recover compensation for the individuals who suffered losses and injuries from toxic lead exposure while advocating for all individuals’ rights to live safe and healthy lives in our community, by holding the negligent parties accountable for their disregard of public health and safety.. Public interest law:. Prior to her work at NB&W, Meghan dedicated much of her time during law school to preserving criminal defendants’ Constitutional rights through several internships with both the Federal and State Public Defenders. Meghan assisted at the trial level of the State PDs in St. Louis City by participating in the defense of felony defendants, authoring motions for bond reduction and to combat prosecutor conflict of interest, and interviewing individuals in need of representation. Subsequently, Meghan joined the Capital Division of the MSPD, contributing to the defense of several clients facing the death penalty.. For the Federal Public Defenders, Meghan was honored as one of two students selected to serve in a year-long clerkship on the research and writing team – a group solely focused on written legal advocacy through motions, briefs, and memoranda.  In her tenure at the Federal PDs, after tenaciously arguing through hundreds of pages of briefing and memoranda, Meghan successfully obtained a ruling suppressing evidence that was collected in violation of a defendant’s Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment rights.. Prior professional and academic experiences:. Before commencing her law studies, Meghan worked as the founding coordinator of the Learning Center at Chamberlain College of Nursing, which provided tutoring and academic assistance to students. Simultaneously, Meghan completed more than 30 hours of doctoral coursework in Higher Education, focused on student learning and achievement.. Prior to her work in academia, Meghan completed her Master’s Degree in English Language and Literature with a focus on James Joyce and British Modernism at Washington University.. Other public interest work:. Meghan has spent a big portion of her time throughout her life to serving the public interest. Meghan has been mentoring disadvantaged teens since she was herself a teenager, starting in high school, continuing through college, and still today.  Meghan has also served on numerous boards of charity organizations, putting on fundraisers and events to raise awareness, and Meghan continues to serve on numerous charitable boards. Meghan also volunteers her time to a number of local nonprofit organizations that assist those in need and which also promote the local arts community.

Matthew is a principal in the law firm of Frank, Juengel & Radefeld, Attorneys at Law in Clayton, Missouri specializing in Federal and State criminal law.  He has tried cases throughout Illinois, Missouri, and the District Court of Eastern Missouri.  He has argued before the Eastern District of Missouri, the Missouri Supreme Court and U.S.C.A. for the Eighth Circuit.  He is licensed in the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S.C.A for the Armed Forces.. Matthew has served as Chair of BAMSL's Criminal Practice Section and was a member of its CLE Committee and Board of Governors.  He served three terms on the Missouri Bar Young Lawyers Section, during which he served on its Executive Council, the Public Defender and Special Needs Task Forces.  He is currently an executive council member of the St. Louis County Bar Association.. Matthew has a long service record with the U.S. Military.  At the age of 17, he entered and served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1993-2000.  Soon after he was honorably discharged from the Marines, the 9/11 tragedy occurred and Matthew once again volunteered to serve his country.  This time he was commissioned in the U.S. Army Reserves wherein he served 9 years in the JAG Corps and obtained the rank of Captain.  In both of these branches of the military, Matthew received numerous awards and commendations.. Matthew has a background in law enforcement and has prosecuted cases in both state and military courts.  During law school, Matthew interned at the McLean County, Illinois State's Attorney's Office, the City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office and the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri.  Through these experiences, Matthew has had an opportunity to see how a criminal case works its way through the system and has utilized this knowledge to better assist his clients today.. Matthew has achieved the distinction of being rated as an AV-Preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell in the area of criminal defense, a distinction reserved for the Top 5% of lawyers in the nation.  Throughout his career, he has received numerous other accolades for his litigation skills.  Most recently, Matthew's accomplishments in criminal trial work was recognized by his peers and judges when he was awarded the 2014 Lon O. Hocker Award for excellence in trial practice by the Missouri Bar.  Matthew has also authored numerous legal articles and presented CLE's for the Missouri Bar and Lorman Education Services.. In addition to defending criminal cases, Matthew has also successfully assisted clients with representation in administrative hearings pertaining to Child Abuse and Neglect Review Boards, Title IX hearings at universities and colleges throughout Missouri and Illinois, Department of Mental Health proceedings, Department of Agriculture EBT benefits contests, Department of Defense Security Clearance hearings, Conceal and Carry Permit Appeals, federal and state forfeitures and order of protection hearings- to name just a few.. If you need help, let Frank, Juengel & Radefeld, Attorneys at Law assist you in the manner that you deserve to be represented.

Matthew concentrates his practice in the area of general business and corporate law, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, commercial finance, commercial real estate transactions, securities, complex contract negotiations and general corporate counseling.. Matthew’s practice involves supporting the day-to-day needs of clients ranging from start-up entities to established companies in industries ranging from venture capital and private equity firms, real estate investment firms to technology firms, manufacturing companies and restaurants with nationwide locations.

Matt Wayman is an associate attorney for the Hammer Law Firm, LLC, currently licensed to practice in state and Federal courts in Missouri and Illinois. With a specialty in criminal defense, Matt aims to be a positive agent of change operating within the criminal justice system. His most recent efforts include working towards ending cash bail, guided by the overarching belief that systematic change is possible through the efforts of individuals.. Prior to practicing, Matt attended the University of Missouri Columbia (earning an undergraduate degree in business administration) and St. Louis University School of Law (class of 2020). His most notable extracurriculars in law school included teaching criminal law to inmates at the City Justice Center and being an integral member of SLU Law’s trial ad competition team. Since joining the Hammer Law Firm, LLC, Matt has accrued significant trial experience acting as second chair on numerous jury trials, arguing motions and questioning witnesses in cases where the offender was facing extensive jail time.. When Matt’s not practicing law, he enjoys spending time with his amazing wife— a professional in the financial tech startup industry— and their equally amazing three year-old son. His pastimes include cycling, stand-up comedy, and admiring mid-century architecture.

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.

Martin Minnigerode has spent his entire career litigating cases in Missouri courtrooms. Having worked for 15 years as a criminal law prosecutor in one of the busiest, most complex jurisdictions in the State of Missouri, he has acquired the skill and experience needed to help protect your rights. As a criminal law litigator, he has handled more than 4,000 felony cases in the State of Missouri’s Circuit Court and tried more than 85 felony trials in front of a jury, including murders, robberies, assaults, property and automobile thefts, burglaries, property crimes, drug charges and weapons related cases. He also worked at one of the largest law firms in St. Louis, defending hundreds of cases involving people who were injured at work.. With experience as a prosecutor, Martin Minnigerode understands the charges you are facing and the practices and tactics prosecutors will use against you in court. Now, he is putting his experience to work for you as a St. Louis criminal defense lawyer.  Whether you need criminal law help with a routine traffic ticket, or find yourself needing counsel from a St. Louis criminal defense lawyer for something more serious, you can count on Martin Minnigerode to have the knowledge and experience to analyze the facts of your case, provide straightforward advice, and help guide you through the legal process. .

Martin Buckley specializes in the trial of civil lawsuits and has tried over 100 jury cases to verdict. He was awarded the Lon O. Hocker Memorial Trial Lawyer Award in 1998 in recognition of his outstanding skills in the art of trial advocacy. He has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America in three practice areas: Insurance, Insurance - Litigation and Personal Injury - Defense. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers. He is a Past President of MODL and served on its Board of Directors

Married to Eva M. Bruin and father of three sons, Patrick, Will and Daniel.. Primary Attorney for numerous commercial, residential and agricultural real estate tax appeals before both the local Boards of Equalization and the Missouri State Tax Commissions.. Represented the State of Missouri in the buyout of 915 separate parcels comprising the disincorporated City of Times Beach, Missouri.

Mark obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Knox College, followed by his law degree from St. Louis University.  Upon graduation, Mark then clerked for the Honorable E. Richard Webber at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.. Since joining Onder, Shelton, O'Leary & Peterson, Mark has focused his practice on representing individuals who have been seriously injured on construction jobsites, in automobile accidents and by dangerous and defective products.  He works extensively with the firm's Pharmaceutical and Medical Products Department, seeking compensation for those injured.

Mark J. Gaertner is a native of St. Louis. He graduated from Rohan Woods School, Chaminade Preparatory School, St. Louis University and St. Louis University School of Law.. After graduating from law school, he was a law clerk for the Missouri Court of Appeals. Mark then went to work for Anheuser-Busch Companies in their executive training program. While working for Anheuser-Busch, he became a member of the Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) and is still an active member. After working for Anheuser-Busch Companies, Mark returned to private practice with Holloran Schwartz & Gaertner LLP.

Mark has built his practice on a belief that an individual’s right to superior legal representation and a fair trial is not merely a key tenet of our United States Constitution, but also fundamental to all persons’ health and well-being in our community.. For this reason, Mark exclusively represents individuals who have suffered harms, injuries, and losses caused by others’ recklessness, negligence, wrongdoing, or corporate greed.. For the past forty years, Mark has diligently advocated on behalf of victims of car, truck, plane, and train crashes caused by driver carelessness or recklessness; those injured or made ill by doctor and hospital negligence and other medical malpractice; individuals harmed by exposure to environmental toxins, such as lead poisoning; and those suffering from other catastrophic injuries, such as brain injuries and birth defects, for example.. Superior Legal Advocate. As a result of his diligence and professionalism, Mark has been honored with countless awards and continual recognition, including some of the following:. Extensive Experience and Training. After graduating with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Accounting (B.S.B.A.) from the University of Denver, Mark began his legal studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, earning his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) in 1973.  Mark joined now-senior partner Leo Newman at the longstanding law firm Goldenhersh & Newman, founded in 1958, to commence his practice of law as a plaintiff’s personal injury litigator. Within three years, Mark became a named partner at the newly-designated Newman & Bronson.  Since then, Mark has grown a successful practice and earned a reputation as a highly skilled trial attorney.. In order to further hone his trial skills and enhance his commitment to zealous advocacy of those hurt by others’ greed or negligence, Mark serves as an active member of numerous professional organizations:. Mark is admitted to the Missouri and Illinois bars and is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, and U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Eighth, Seventh, and Second Circuits.. Strong Local and Family Ties. Born in St. Louis, Mark is a longtime native of this city, where he and his wife raised their three children and are actively involved in numerous community and charitable organizations.. Today, Mark is at the helm of a thriving legal practice in St. Louis, MO, where he enjoys the occasional opportunity to join legal forces with his son Steven (licensed in California and Missouri), and is proud to watch his newly-licensed daughter Lauren (recent law school graduate of Mark’s alma mater, the University of Denver) work on toxic tort cases in Colorado.. In his free time, Mark gathers his family, including his wife Sue and children Steven, Ryan, and Lauren, and together they travel to far destinations such as Iceland and Norway for hiking, climbing, skiing, and other adventures.