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Mr. O'Neill's practice concentrates on counseling and litigation in the areas of trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law. His trademark counseling provides recommendations on trademark selection, usage, and protection.. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. O'Neill worked in the advertising agency business, first with J. Walter Thompson Company in Chicago and later as a Vice President of D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles in St. Louis. He helped develop and execute advertising and marketing strategies for a large number of brand names belonging to a diverse group of clients, including Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Brown Shoe Company, ConAgra Foods, Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, Kal Kan Pet Foods, Kraft Foods, M&M/Mars, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, Pillsbury, Procter & Gamble and Trans World Airlines.

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. 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.

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

MEDIATION/ARBITRATION:  While I love the practice of law, I see how litigation causes havoc in the lives of people involved in a lawsuit as well as major disruption in any organization named in a lawsuit.  Even the winners in litigation are sometimes unhappy with the time and expense involved with a lawsuit, much less the losers in the case.  Back in 2006, after 20 years of representing mostly defendants, I wondered whether there was a better way to resolve disputes.  I can tell you now--there is--alternative dispute resolution (ADR) which includes arbitration and mediation.  I have moved my practice to focus exclusively on ADR and I truly enjoy what I do.  That in turn, means I do an excellent job for the people and attorneys who hire me.  With respect to arbitrations, I have arbitrated million dollar claims and can offer quick turn-around and resolute attention to the dispute.. In mediation, I have turned seemingly intractable parties around, brought them to the table and found a solution that everyone can live with.  I would be pleased to bring my calm demeanor, professionalism and the wisdom I have gained through hundreds of mediations to your dispute.  I have mediated real estate, employment, intellectual property, licensing, leasing and commercial disputes and am proud to boast that I mediated the first mortgage foreclosure cases in Madison County and St. Louis County pursuant to the mediation programs put in place to combat the foreclosure crisis.

Kerry O'Sullivan is a workers compensation attorney with Brown & Crouppen. Kerry is devoted to her clients and gets top reviews when the firm seeks feedback from clients whose cases have been completed. Kerry works hard to get compensation for workers whose injuries at work have made their life complicated and confusing. Injured workers need to be sure to fully recover their health and work with medical providers to get all the help they need. Brown & Crouppen supports injured workers in getting the best possible result for their Workers Compensation claim.

Kathleen Petrillo's practice is devoted to intellectual property law and, more specifically, to patent related issues, including the development, management and enforcement of worldwide patent portfolios. Ms. Petrillo has extensive experience in counseling pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical and food science companies, including Fortune 500 companies as well as start-up and emerging growth companies, universities, and venture capital firms. She works closely with her clients to protect their commercially important products and achieve their business objectives while helping them avoid infringement of competitors' patents.  She frequently prepares opinions relating to infringement and validity of pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, herbicide formulations and generics, and advises her clients with respect to freedom to operate involving products with multi billion dollar annual sales. Ms. Petrillo also evaluates intellectual property portfolios in connection with venture capital and private equity financings, acquisitions and joint development initiatives by her clients. Ms. Petrillo has handled re-examination and reissue matters, and regularly works with foreign counsel in developing worldwide intellectual property protection and devising strategies for patent oppositions in foreign jurisdictions. Ms. Petrillo has also acted as in-house patent counsel for clients and has negotiated their license agreements and drafted other technology related agreements.  Ms. Petrillo represents clients including Monsanto Company, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, The Solae Company, Ilypsa, Relypsa, Allied Minds, Hemoshear, Theralogics, the University of Missouri, St. Louis University, and Washington University of St. Louis.

Kate Jilka Bree is an Associate at the St. Louis office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.  Kate has approximately five years of experience representing a Class I railroad, in addition to various product manufacturers, in defense of mass tort litigation, including toxic tort, products liability, and FELA cases.  She also previously represented clients in litigation involving other personal injury, medical malpractice, automobile negligence, and premises liability matters involving acute injuries.  She has had an active role in all phases of litigation, including investigating and evaluating cases, drafting written discovery and discovery motions, conducting depositions of plaintiffs and fact witnesses, representing clients at motion hearings, preparing expert deposition outlines, consulting with experts, and preparing motions and briefs for trial and appellate matters.  Kate has developed expertise in briefing issues related to claims under the FELA, Locomotive Inspection Act, and Safety Appliance Act.  In addition, Kate is a member of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel and the Defense Research Institute and recently attended the six-day Trial College hosted by the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.

Karen Volkman practices primarily in the Firm’s Toxic Tort and Environmental Litigation, Product Liability, Transportation and Business Litigation Practice Groups. Karen litigates toxic tort, product liability, FELA and business litigation matters in Illinois, Missouri and throughout the United States. She has handled hundreds of toxic tort, product liability, business litigation and FELA cases from inception through settlement or trial. She has participated in all phases of litigation including pre-suit investigation, written discovery, deposing plaintiffs, witnesses, and experts, as well as vigorous motion practice and trial. She has successfully managed mass tort, product liability and business litigation matters throughout the United States for corporate defendants.

Karen Rheingans is an experienced defense litigator affiliated with the St. Louis office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP, where she brings forth her expertise in asbestos and product liability. Karen has served as Trial Team leader, managing large asbestos dockets within the State of Illinois. Her phenomenal leadership skills make her a prized litigator today at the Firm. As a trial attorney, Karen has negotiated settlements with opposing counsels, obtained dismissals, prepared and presented motions, and served as local and national counsel for clients across the Midwest. In addition to leading numerous fact and expert witness depositions, Karen has presented dispositive motions at the state and federal level and has brought many trials to verdict. Today, Karen continues to thrive at Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP, where she remains a driving force in asbestos-related toxic tort and environmental litigation.

Jonathan is the longest serving attorney at Castle LawOffice besides its founder, James Brown. He loves his work helping clients getdebt relief and protection from foreclosure in bankruptcy and would callhimself a “workaholic.” In addition to consumer bankruptcy, Jon works withpersonal injury clients and criminal defense. He also runs Ticket Stop, atraffic ticket law firm that helps drivers keep points off their license andtheir insurance rates low.. Jon graduated from Roger Williams University School of Lawin Rhode Island serving as a leading member of the Student Bar Association andrepresenting local citizens in Landlord Tenant disputes relating to housingdiscrimination. In St. Louis, he received his bachelor’s degree from Webster University.. He is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, the DebtorAttorneys of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the Missouri Association of CriminalDefense Lawyers. He has been admitted to practice in the State of Missouri andthe U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Missouri and the SouthernDistrict of Illinois.. The best part of his job is getting injury victims the helpthey need. He says, “It’s more than winning. As a person who has been injuredbefore, I know that closing that door so you can move on with your life is thebest relief you can truly find. I love to help people get that feeling.” Jon callshimself a “blue collar lawyer” whose “clients don’t expect me to put on just want caring and competent help.”

John J. Driscoll received his B.A. from Loyal Univeristy of Chicago, and his Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law.  After graduating from law school, he began his career as an Assistant Public Defender and then worked as an in-chamber law clerk serving two Illinois Appellate Court Justices consecutively.  After gaining experience trying various cases, Driscoll established The Driscoll Firm in 2007.  Our experienced team of attorneys handle a variety of cases involving product liablity, birth injury, brain injury, medical malpractice, and personal injury.  Contact us to discuss your case and learn more about your legal options.

Joe Hillebrand is a personal injury attorney at Brown & Crouppen's Midwest headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Joe works closely with injured clients who have been hurt as the result of an accident or incident that wasn't their fault.

Jennifer Walsh is an attorney for Brown & Crouppen. Jennifer works to get compensation for people injured in an accident or by dangerous, defective drugs and products. Earlier in her career, Jennifer worked as a public defender and believes that all people have a right to be heard. Injured people who seek help from Brown & Crouppen can count on compassionate and attentive client service.

Jason Rush is a personal injury lawyer with the Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. Injured clients find that Jason's wealth of experience helps them to find justice and closure when they are injured in an accident that wasn't their fault. Jason is a member of both the Illinois and Missouri Bar. Contact us any time for free to discuss your injury legal case.

James P. Leonard was born and raised in St. Louis. He attended St. Louis Priory High School and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Notre Dame. He returned home to St. Louis for law school, graduating from Washington University School of Law in 1981. He and his wife, Donna, have been married more than 25 years and have four children. Jim began the practice of law in Belleville, Illinois, primarily representing defendants in civil actions involving automobile and truck collisions, automobile defects, railroad injuries, medical negligence, legal malpractice, and defective prescription drugs. In 1986 he joined the St. Louis law firm of Padberg, McSweeney, Slater, & Merz, primarily representing injured people. Jim joined Devereaux, Stokes, Nolan, Fernandez & Leonard in 2005 and has continued to represent injured people throughout Missouri and Illinois. He is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and the American Association for his career, Jim has obtained numerous million dollar settlements and jury awards in cases arising from truck collisions, medical negligence, defective products, and industrial accidents. In addition, he has successfully handled dozens of appeals before the Missouri Supreme Court and various Courts of Appeal in Missouri and Illinois. He is a frequent lecturer on trial techniques, negligence law, and appellate practice.

James is a family man with a passion for adventure. He and his wife, Sherrie, love to find new places and having new experiences. He has been on a bobsled run, learned how to fly a plane, zip lined through the rain forest, attended a Hollywood premier, was part of America's Cup sailboat crew, got to meet Nickelback backstage and even driven a NASCAR race car. Most recently, he has developed a passion for riding motorcycles with the purchase of his new bike. He and Sherrie love to share those experiences with their three children, Ryan, Tyler, and Devyn.. Their favorite spot to spend time together has easily become Walt Disney World, which James affectionately refers to as his second home. "As you grow older, you have to still be a kid. Life is so serious and there continues to be more pressure the older you get. It's important for me to get to play with the kids, ride the rides, and be an active in my relationship with my kids," said James of his favorite vacation spot. He continued, "I'm grown up when I have to be, but being downright goofy when I want to be keeps me young at heart."His passion for kids is also the driving force behind years spent as a youth hockey coach. After spending years coaching kids from 6-7 years old all the way to 14-15, James has learned how important it is for adults to have a positive effect on children. "You always wonder if you have an impact on kids," continued James, "and then 10 years later, when you see them carry the same respect and discipline outside the rink that they were taught in hockey, you realize you did. And they still call me coach!" James is Castle Law Office's founder and president. He began his career with a passion for helping people get out of debt. James’ passion for working in the world of bankruptcy first came when he himself had to file for bankruptcy during law school. “After being laid off from General Motors, I found myself like 90% of the population,” explained James. The process was difficult for him but something positive did come out of it: it clarified what he wanted to do. “In law school, you take classes in the law but you aren’t taught about what kind of work is going to make you happy. I’m so grateful to have learned my passion early and followed my dream to become a great bankruptcy attorney,” finished James.. He started his bankruptcy practice in 1994 and has taken the same drive and determination he used to help over 30,000 families get debt relief to help the victims of serious accidents. James gets the most enjoyment out of litigating complex cases and going up against the insurance companies for the tough fight. Through his work with injured victims, James has learned that there are critical mistakes that can be made immediately after an accident that prevent those involved from being treated fairly by the insurance companies. As a result, he used his extensive knowledge of personal injury and passion for education to write his fifth publication, "I Survived! The Crash Victim's Guide to Dealing with the Aftermath." James said of his book, "Regardless of whether someone represents themselves or even files with another attorney, having the right information is absolutely vital. I feel it's my duty to get that information out there and make it available for free.". He attended St. Louis University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in Missouri and the Eastern and Southern Districts of Illinois.His most recent achievements include being selected as one of America's Top 20 Premier Experts, for which he has been featured in such national publications as USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek, as well as interview appearances on Fox, CBS, ABC, and NBC. He also co-authored a book with America's Premier Experts, Shift Happens, which provides the latest review n the economic recession. The book became a best-seller in three different categories soon after it was released.In addition, he has been a featured guest on the prominent radio show "The Next Big Thing," and is the legal expert for St. Louis radio personality Niecy Davis from Foxy 95.5 during which he answers the most pressing legal questions from Missouri and Illinois residents.Much of James' passion for injured persons is similar to his passion for his bankruptcy clients. "You have these giant companies and they are out to make a profit. Unfortunately, an insurance company makes a profit by paying out as little as possible, regardless of their actual injuries." He finished, "The best part of being the voice for these victims is getting the settlement and the treatment that the client actually deserves, not just what the insurance company is willing to give."

I represent all types of injured individuals, with a particular focus on helping individuals who have been injured by drugs and medical devices.  I have played an integral role in numerous nationally consolidated pharmaceutical litigations, including serving as the national law and briefing co-chair for the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the In Re: Yasmin and Yaz (Drospirenone) Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation.  I also served in the same role for the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the In Re Pradaxa (Dabigatran Etexilate) Products Liability Litigation.. My firm and I take great pride in representing all types of injured individuals.  We understand that our clients are often speaking to us in their greatest time of need, with nowhere else to turn.  We do everything can to ensure our clients are treated fairly and have the advocates on their side that they deserve.

Individuals and families come to my firm for help after a loss has drastically altered their lives. My job is to secure justice for those individuals and families so that they have the means to live with the dignity every human being deserves. Most of the cases my firm handles end in a settlement of some kind. However, a large number of our cases are tried before a jury. We are trial lawyers, and the five lawyers at my firm have tried over 350 jury trials. If securing justice for the folks we represent means taking the case to trial, we will not hesitate.. My dad, Don Schlapprizzi, started this firm some thirty years ago. He has dedicated his life to helping individuals and families who have been harmed by another's wrongdoing. His exceptional abilities as a trial lawyer and consistent courtroom success have earned him the reputation as one of the preeminent trial lawyers in the United States.. Our firm is responsible for the longest civil jury trial in the history of the State of Missouri. Our five lawyers have the combined experience of 350 jury trials. All appeals are handled in-house, and we have taken more than 60 cases to Missouri Courts of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court. We have changed the law five times for the benefit of the citizens of Missouri.

Individuals and families come to my firm for help after a loss has drastically altered their lives. My job is to secure justice for those individuals and families so that they have the means to live with the dignity every human being deserves. Most of the cases my firm handles end in a settlement of some kind. However, a large number of our cases are tried before a jury. We are trial lawyers, and the five lawyers at my firm have tried over 350 jury trials. If securing justice for the folks we represent means taking the case to trial, we will not hesitate.. I have a unique experience in working in this personal injury firm.  I first came to the firm as a client after I was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision.  I trusted the trial attorneys I work with daily to help me secure justice.  I work each day to guarentee that my clients recieve the same help I was given.. Our firm is responsible for the longest civil jury trial in the history of the State of Missouri. Our five lawyers have the combined experience of 350 jury trials. All appeals are handled in-house, and we have taken more than 60 cases to Missouri Courts of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court. We have changed the law five times for the benefit of the citizens of Missouri.