Daniel J. Gerwitz

John G. Simon is the founder of The Simon Law Firm, P.C. He received both his undergraduate (1983) and law degree (1986) from Saint Louis University. John handles many types of cases including product liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and commercial litigation. During his career John has obtained more than 150 verdicts and settlements over $1 million, including 15 over $10 million and one over $100 million. On two occasions, John had the highest verdict in the state of Missouri....

Betty Schaefer draws on not only her significant knowledge of the St. Louis County Probate Division, where she served as legal counsel, but also her considerable experience in private practice to craft arguments that resonate in probate court. Her deep understanding of the probate and trust codes allows her to guide clients through administration and disputes with efficiency and precision. Betty assists clients with estate and trust administration, trust funding, guardianships, and estate pla...

Mark R. Feldhaus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Mark R. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Mark R. Feldhaus since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mark R. Feldhaus is held by other lawyers.

Adina Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Insurance Law. Adina practices law in Clayton, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Adina Johnson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Adina Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Burton D. Garland, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Burton D. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Burton D. Garland, Jr. since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Burton D. Garland, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Victor Essen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Victor practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Victor Essen since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Victor Essen is held by other lawyers.

Tim Cronin has distinguished himself as a dedicated and award-winning trial lawyer whose work continues to shape the legal profession and improve patient and consumer safety nationwide. He focuses his practice on medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, trucking litigation, and any type of personal injury involving catastrophic injuries or death. Over the past 15 years, he has led litigation teams in cases with far-reaching consequences for public health and accountability ...

Stuart J. Vogelsmeier is a business lawyer and represents health care providers, owner-operated businesses and individuals in Missouri, Illinois and throughout the Midwest. He practices health law and corporate law. Mr. Vogelsmeier has been involved in every phase of the life of business. This includes dealing with structuring businesses, buying and selling businesses, providing regulatory advice, negotiating contracts and leases, structuring joint ventures, as well as providing planning advi...

Antoinette (Toni) Schlapprizzi is a trial lawyer at Schlapprizzi Attorneys at Law, licensed in Missouri and Illinois. She believes that every human being has a unique dignity that must be honored and respected, and through her work as a trial attorney, she aggressively defends and protects this unique dignity each and every day. Battling for truth on behalf of those who have survived serious injury and the loss of a loved one is at the core of who Toni is.

Amy Hoch Hogenson is a member of the Firm’s family law department and is certified to practice law in the State of Missouri and Illinois. Her areas of practice include complicated divorce (involving high conflict custody, and business valuation), modification and enforcement (contempt) of child custody orders, paternity cases, grandparents’ rights, and adoptions. A graduate of St. Louis University School of Law, Ms. Hoch Hogenson served as Managing Editor of the St. Louis Universi...