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William E. Waits practices in the area of civil litigation. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College majoring in history and political science. While in college, Mr. Waits competed in the decathlon as a member of the track and field team. He received his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Waits served in student government and was on the Student Executive Board.. Mr. Waits is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois. Mr. Waits represents numerous sized companies both large and small, as well as individuals. He practices in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, St. Charles County, St. Clair County (IL), Madison County (IL), Jefferson County, and Franklin County.

Undergraduate degree from St. Louis University, Law degree from the University of Michigan Law School and Master of Laws in Tax degree from Washington University Law School in St. Louis.

Todd Nissenholtz is a Cofman Townsley litigation partner. He focuses his law practice on personal injury and class action claims, including matters related to wrongful death and catastrophic injuries. Mr. Nissenholtz’s litigation practice concentrates on complicated products liability and tort claims involving serious burns, electrical injuries, brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries.. Mr. Nissenholtz attended the University of Texas for his undergraduate studies, where he graduated with honors in 1999. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law in 2003, where he served as Research Editor for the Emory International Law Review and clerked for Justice P. Harris Hines of the Georgia Supreme Court.. Mr. Nissenholtz has proven himself a forceful litigator, with two of his cases named among the top 2010 results in Missouri Lawyers Weekly. He was also named an Up and Coming Lawyer by Missouri Lawyers Weekly.. Mr. Nissenholtz is authorized to practice law in Missouri and Illinois.

Ryan J. Gavin is an attorney at Bautista LeRoy where he represents individuals in catastrophic personal injury cases including auto accidents, falls, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, trucking accidents, and product liability cases.  He has been in practice of over 20 years and handles cases in Missouri and Southern Illinois.  As a result of his successes and reputation, Ryan has been recognized as a Missouri Super Lawyer and has earned the highest possible rating (AV) from Martindale Hubbell.  .

Robert N. Hamilton practices primarily in the area of family law. He also handles criminal cases, estate planning and civil litigation. He received a communications degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and received his law degree from St. Louis University.. Mr. Hamilton has extensive trial experience in all areas of family law. His trial experience in family law ranges from simple non-contested divorces to complex custody issues representing parents and children. His previous trial experience in civil litigation included complex multi-state litigation involving breach of contract claims between franchisor and franchisee in federal and state courts.. Mr. Hamilton is a frequent lecturer for continuing education programs. He has presented many seminars locally, and has lectured for numerous nationwide Webinars for attorneys, legal assistants and financial planners in the domestic field.. Mr. Hamilton is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the St. Louis County Bar Association. He was admitted to practice before the Missouri State Courts, the Federal District Courts and the Court of Appeals for the Eastern District of Missouri. Mr. Hamilton previously served in the Brentwood Lions Club, the Supervised Visitation & Exchange Planning Committee for the St. Louis County Court, and was an Executive Board Member of Friends of Kids. Mr. Hamilton is regularly appointed by the judges in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County as a Guardian ad litem to represent and protect children and as a Commissioner to sell real estate and to decide discovery disputes. Mr. Hamilton is also appointed to mediate custody and other divorce issues.

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

Passionate. Experienced. Dedicated. For over 10 years, Dirk Hennessey has brought these qualities to his legal practice, representing the severely injured against the largest insurance companies and corporate defense firms in the United States. St. Louis' Most Personal Injury Law Firm is here to help you get compensated for your injuries. Choosing the best personal injury lawyer or Workers Compensation lawyer is the most important decision a person can make after an accident. Dirk personally makes time to connect with every client at every step of a case so they can focus on healing.

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.

Kari was raised in St. Louis, Missouri.. Kari is a founding member of O'Leary, Shelton, Corrigan, Peterson, Dalton & Quillin LLC.. She attended law school at the University of Missouri - Kansas City and graduated in 2000. While in school she was an Editor for The Urban Lawyer Law Journal and authored an article for publication. She received the American Jurisprudence Award for Conflicts of Laws and was on the Dean's List. After graduating Kari practiced law with a multi state defense firm in both its Kansas City and St. Louis offices. This experience gave Kari firsthand knowledge of the strategies that insurance companies, and their lawyers, utilize to defend and deny claims of individuals that are injured. Kari now uses this knowledge to help her clients in their cases.. In 2002 Kari realized her true calling lay in representing individuals injured by the negligence and wrongful actions of others and she became a founding partner of Onder, Shelton, O’Leary & Peterson LLC. Kari's practice includes all aspects of personal injury litigation, including catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims, products and premise liability, auto accidents, trucking accidents, rollovers, forklift injuries, construction and workplace accidents, medical malpractice and workers' compensation. Kari also engages in a national practice representing people injured as a result of pharmaceutical and drug products in mass tort litigation.. Kari has successfully won verdicts, awards and settlements in multiple jurisdictions, including St. Louis County, the City of St. Louis, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, The Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation and The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. In her practice Kari has obtained millions of dollars for her clients injured by the negligence of others throughout the states of Missouri and Illinois.. Kari has successfully handled wrongful death cases across the state of Missouri. In one case she represented the family of a man who was a pedestrian when he was killed by a negligent driver on a roadway. In another, she represented the family of a man killed in a trucking accident. Kari has handled numerous cases for individuals injured as a result of drunk drivers, and is experienced with the special challenges involved in these types of claims. Recently, Kari obtained $1,177, for family that sustained various injuries in a one car accident when the driver of that vehicle lost control and the vehicle overturned.. Kari has been selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Missouri by The National Trial Lawyers. The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and profile. Kari has also been named one of the Top 40 Under 40 Litigation lawyers in the State of Missouri by the American Society of Legal Advocates, an invitation only organization comprised of the nation’s most skilled lawyers. Members in this organization must not only have stellar legal credentials, but also have proven commitment to community engagement, leadership, and the highest professional standards.. In 2004 Kari was appointed to the Missouri Bar's Workers' Compensation Committee which consists of Judges and attorneys across the state. The Committee's purpose is to study the law and develop legislative proposals, as well as publish educational materials and present programs about current trends in the law. Kari has also given lectures on the effects of legislative changes in the Missouri Workers Compensation system at Continuing Legal Education seminars.. Kari also serves on the Board of Kids' Chance, Inc. of Missouri. Kids' Chance is a not-for-profit organization which provides post high school scholarships to children of Missouri workers killed or disabled on the job. In addition to being on the Board, Kari is a member of the Scholarship Committee, where she reviews the applications for scholarships for approval.. Kari grew up in St. Louis, with numerous physicians in her family. Both her father and grandfather had medical practices in the St. Louis area, and her father was the Chief of Family Practice at a hospital system in St. Louis for numerous years. Kari’s brother is also a physician. This gives Kari a unique resource she utilizes in her representation of seriously injured clients.. Kari is licensed to practice in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas and is admitted to the Eastern and Western District of the Missouri Federal Courts. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys.. Kari lives in St. Louis with her husband, who is also an attorney, and their son.

Justin M. Stephens devotes his practice to the representation of injury victims. He is an aggressive litigator who represents clients in all areas of personal injury law, including negligence, premises liability, workers’ compensation, and car and trucking accident cases. Justin has demonstrated a consistent track record of success in both state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings.. Justin was recently selected to the 2018 “Rising Stars” list by Super Lawyers, a rating service of lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This is an exclusive list, recognizing only 2.5% of attorneys in the State of Missouri. Justin has also been honored by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a member of the Top 40 under 40 for the State of Missouri. Additionally, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys selected Justin to the list of “10 Best” attorneys for the State of Missouri for exceptional and outstanding client service.. Justin earned his law degree from Saint Louis University in 2006, graduating magna cum laude. Justin was a member of the Law Journal and was elected by the faculty to the Woolsack Honor Society, which is limited to graduates who are ranked in the top ten percent of their graduating class. Prior to law school, Justin attended Southeast Missouri State University, where he was on the dean’s list and graduated with academic distinction.

Jim is a founding member of O’Leary, Shelton, Corrigan, Peterson, Dalton, & Quillin, LLC.. Jim earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1990. Jim worked in sales for three years before returning to law school in 1993 at St. Louis University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude in 1996. Jim is licensed to practice in Missouri, Illinois and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.. Jim concentrates his practice in products liability, catastrophic injuries, pharmaceutical litigation, and wrongful death claims, including window covering strangulation claims, forklift accidents, workplace injuries, tire explosions and separations, truck and car crashes, under ride collisions, manufacturing equipment defects, skid loader accidents, bobcat accidents, gas tank explosions, car defects and construction equipment cases.. Jim is widely recognized as a national advocate and authority window blind strangulation and safety.  Jim has handled over 70 catastrophic injuries and deaths involving strangulation on window covering cords throughout the United States.  Jim has handled product liability and wrongful death cases throughout the country including Missouri, Maine, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Utah, Wisconsin, California, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Connecticut, Arizona, Colorado, Virginia, Montana, New Jersey, Washington, Tennessee, Oregon, and South Dakota. Since focusing his practice on helping those suffered significant injures or death in 2003, Jim has participated in verdicts and settlements in excess of $135,000,000. Some highlights are listed below.. In 2004, Jim successfully resolved a wrongful death claim in Indiana for $3,000,000 for a widow and her four children against a major retailer resulting from the operation of a forklift on a defective loading dock.  In 2005, Jim completed the trial of Kohlfeld v. Rock Hill Mechanical Corp., involving a construction site accident and helped obtain a $9,000,000 verdict, which is the largest personal injury verdict in the history of Jefferson County, Missouri.. In 2006, Jim resolved the lawsuit of a young boy for $4,100,000 against a major automobile manufacturer for a defective seat which failed during a collision causing the boy to suffer catastrophic brain damage.  Also in 2006, Jim participated in the $4,000,000 resolution of the wrongful death claim a woman resulting from the failure of an under ride bar of a truck and trailer operated by a large food manufacturer.  In 2007, Jim resolved the wrongful death claim of an operator of a large dump truck when he was killed after the left front tire on his steer axle of his dump truck failed. The tire had been in use less than one week. At the time of the collision, the dump truck was empty. This matter settled for a confidential amount.  In 2009, Jim resolved a forklift accident death case for a total of $2,650,000.. In February, 2010, Jim tried to verdict the trial of David Willett v. Harsco Corporation d/b/a Patent Construction Systems, involving a construction site accident and obtained $1,100,000 unanimous verdict in St. Clair County, Illinois Circuit Court on a no offer case.  This verdict was one of the largest verdicts in an injury case in St. Clair County, Illinois over the past ten years.  In August, 2010, Jim completed the resolution of the Kramer v. Bax Engineering, et al. lawsuit, for a total settlement of $8,300,000 which is believed to be the largest personal injury settlement in St. Charles County Circuit Court history.  In September, 2010, Jim was the lead attorney in a $22,500,000 resolution of the claims of a mother and her newborn son, both of whom suffered catastrophic brain damage, resulting from an automobile collision in rural Missouri. This is believed to be the largest reported settlement in St. Louis County history.  Jim was then hired by the insurance company that paid the $22,500,000 to obtain indemnification from the medical providers for the injuries sustained by the mother and newborn son.  Jim tried the matter with co-counsel to verdict.. In 2011, Jim resolved death claims involving consumer products in the States of Connecticut, Illinois, Arkansas and California for over $6,500,000.  Jim also resolved a third party criminal act case for a confidential amount involving the shooting of a customer on the parking lot of a large retailer in Western Missouri.  In 2012, Jim resolved a claim involving a brain injured child in the State of Washington for $5,300,000 and resolved a claim for a brain injured child in Missouri for $3,500,000. Jim also resolved a claim for a burn victim from a consumer product for $2,900,000.. In 2013, Jim has successfully resolved injury and death claims involving consumer products including claims in Missouri, California, Arizona, Virginia and Ohio in excess of $6,000,000.   In 2014, Jim successfully resolved a sexual assault case for confidential amount and successfully resolved injury and death claims involving consumer products including claims in Missouri, Montana, California, Arizona, Virginia and Ohio in excess of $6,000,000.. In 2015, Jim successfully resolved a consumer product case involving the brain injury of a 3 year old child for $4,750,000.  Jim resolved over $4,000,000 in wrongful death claims in Georgia, California and Montana.  In 2016, Jim successfully resolved a wrongful death, third party criminal assault case at an in Missouri for $2,000,000.  Further, Jim resolved three consumer product cases against major manufacturers for over $5,500,.  Jim resolved claims of several individuals which occurred while operating a defective consumer product for total amounts in excess o f $20,000,000.. In 2017, Jim resolved a claim against a confidential defendant for the wrongful death of twin boys who drowned while attending a birthday party at a recreational facility for $5,000,.  Further, Jim resolved the claims of a young child who suffered traumatic brain injuries confining her to wheelchair for the rest of her life despite significant legal issues for a confidential amount in excess of $2,000,000.  Jim also resolved the claims of a husband and wife for significant injuries suffered during a collision resulting in the loss of skin and amputation of a leg for a confidential amount.. Jim is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, of which less than 1% of practicing lawyers in the United States would qualify. Jim is a member of AIEG, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the Missouri Bar Association, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the St. Louis County Bar Association, where he served six years on the Executive Committee.  Jim was born and raised in St. Louis. Jim is the son of a retired St. Louis County, Missouri Circuit Court Judge. Jim currently lives in St. Louis with his wife and six children.

I've been in practice for 30 years.  I've handled a multitude of cases.  I'm very involved in the community and know that I do a good job.

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 believe every client deserves great representation.  I strive to be diligent and thorough on every case.  No matter the size of your case I would love the opportunity to help you get the representation you deserve.  Whether you or a loved one has been injured or is in trouble with the law my law firm can help you.  Call me 24 hours a day to discuss your case and how I can help you.

Highly experienced personal injury and employment law attorney focusing on car accidents, discrimination and wrongful termination. The Powell Law Firm also hadles workers' compensation claims! Kenny Powell was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and is a graduate of Ladue High School. He comes from a long line of civil rights activists. His Grandfather led numerous civil rights protests and his father sang in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s funeral.  Kenny earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas (KU). While attending KU, he was the Captain of the Men’s tennis team and President of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.  While competing in the Big 12 for Kansas Tennis, he received the honors of Jayhawk Scholar, First Team All Academic, and Big 12 Commissioners Honor Roll respectively.  In his final year of undergrad, Kenny spent 8 months in Salamanca Spain where he earned his certificate in Advanced Spanish.. Following undergrad, Kenny accepted a Dean’s Scholarship to attend the Saint Louis University School of Law.  While at SLU Law, he specialized in negotiations and alternative dispute resolutions.  After law school, Kenny was a licensed sports agent representing Major and Minor league baseball clients for 10 years.  When not in court, he enjoys being on the court (tennis).  Kenny’s experience and skill as a tennis professional have helped countless St. Louis youth reach their potential and attain college scholarships. Prior to opening The Powell Law Firm, Kenny practiced law at a reputable plaintiffs civil litigation frim in St. Louis.  Kenny will fight for your rights!

From economic or personal injury to commercial and business litigation in Missouri and beyond, St. Louis attorney David Corwin is dedicated to providing you the aggressive yet caring representation you want and deserve. Each step of the way, Mr. Corwin and his team will fight to help you achieve justice and a monetary recovery through a practical, proven approach.. For 30+ years, countless individuals and small business owners in the St. Louis and Eastern Missouri community have trusted Mr. Corwin to resolve disputes. If you have been injured in a serious car, motorcycle, or truck accident, call our firm at  for a free consultation. Let us put our experience and knowledge to work for you in your case.

Frank Schmidt concentrates his practice in the areas of estate, business succession and creditor protection planning, commercial real estate acquisitions and development, general corporate and business transactions, and lender representation. The litigation portion of Mr. Schmidt's practice is concentrated mainly in the areas of trust and estate disputes, lender and creditor’s rights enforcement, and general commercial litigation. Mr. Schmidt's clients consist mainly of privately owned businesses and their principals, as well as banks, trust companies and other financial institutions.. Mr. Schmidt earned his law degree from St. Louis University School of Law in 2000, and is licensed to practice in the States of Missouri and Illinois

David Terry has been an attorney since 1994 and has honed his skills representing both plaintiffs and defendants.  Since 2001, David has devoted 100% of his practice to serious personal injury cases such as nursing home abuse and neglect, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death cases and consumer protection cases.  For more information about David and the types of cases handled at the Terry Law Firm, visit one of our websites at  or or .. "I believe everyone who is injured through no fault of their own should have the opportunity to seek appropriate compensation to make them whole.  That is one reason why I wrote the books I have written.  I want to help people know their rights and, more importantly, know how to put their rights into action.". David Terry has authored the following books and blogs:. In addition to advocating for the injured in Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas, David is a clean water advocate.  David is supportive of several organizations whose sole mission is to solve the clean water crisis around the world.  David traveled to El Salvador in September, 2011 with a team of individuals from around the United States to drill a fresh water well and to Honduras with Water Missions International-Honduras to help install fresh water systems.

Born and raised in Missouri, Shaun attended St. Louis University High School before accepting a soccer scholarship at Vanderbilt University. At Vanderbilt, Shaun  was a Southeastern Conference Scholar Athlete majoring in Communication Studies. Upon graduation, Shaun was accepted to the St. Louis University School of Law where he graduated in 2007. Since that time, Shaun became licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois, and he has devoted 100% of his practice to representing personal injury victims.. After law school, Shaun joined a personal injury firm in Collinsville, Illinois before founding the Lieser Law Firm, LLC in March 2011. With offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Belleville, Illinois, the Lieser Law Firm represents victims in both states. Primarily, the Lieser Law Firm focuses on automobile accidents, truck accidents, motorcylce accidents, slip and fall claims, product liability claims, medical malpractice claims, dog bite attacks, wrongful death claims, and claims for workers' compensation.

At The Law Office of Tracy A. Brown, P.C., our attorneys focus their efforts on helping people get debt relief through bankruptcy. We represent individuals and small businesses in the St. Louis, Missouri, area in the preparation and filing of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.. As a Texas CPA, founding attorney Tracy Brown has deep experience in dealing with money and a vested interest in using her legal knowledge to facilitate viable solutions to serious financial problems. As part of her involvement in helping consumers break free from debt, Tracy has written a book, Free Your Future From Your Past.

Aaron Dickey is the managing partner at Dickey Law Firm, LLC and is based in the Saint Louis, Missouri office. Dickey Law Firm focuses on litigation for victims of mesothelioma, lung cancer, leukemia, and lymphoma. Aaron is licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois. Aaron is also admitted to the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri and the U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois.. Aaron graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis and was a Mylonas Scholar for studies in humanities. Aaron earned his Juris Doctor Degree and a Certificate in International Law from the Saint Louis University School of Law.. Our Network of Attorneys:In response to a world changed by a pandemic, Dickey Law Firm has embraced being a modern law firm. We have a network of attorneys with offices in several states. Still, our services are always brought directly to your home. Any action to pursue your case will be performed from your dining room table. Here is how we use technology to help you:. Our team has a variety of experience and background. We speak Spanish, German, Polish, Russian, and several other languages. We have life experience relevant to your case, including military service, union construction work, and asbestos abatement training.. Our resources and relationships will allow us to help you anywhere in the United States and even outside the country if you have relevant asbestos exposure in America. Let the Dickey Law Firm teamwork for you. Call us today to set up a virtual (or real in-person visit). All of our attorneys are vaccinated and safe to travel.

A large portion of my practice involves  representing the victims and the families of victims of violent crimes, including murder, sexual assaults, abductions, and sexual abuse or molestation occurring on property owned or controlled by companies that provided negligent security or were negligent in hiring, retaining or supervising their employees. I also represent victims injured or harmed from dangerous or defective products.  Please call and schedule a consultaiton to discuss your case today.