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Alex Lamb ’s desire to help others began early in life. He spent significant time at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital while his father served as director of the Respiratory Care department. During those years, Alex observed the compassion and dedication of medical professionals assisting children and their families, which left a lasting impression on him. He volunteered where he could, including serving as a junior counselor at a summer camp for children with asthma. At the sa...

Brian M. Wacker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Brian M. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Brian M. Wacker 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 Brian M. Wacker is held by other lawyers.

Kelly J.H. Murrie represents major corporations in complex product liability, commercial litigation and employment matters. She appears in state and federal courts, including challenging venues such as the City of St. Louis and Jackson County in Missouri, and Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois. Kelly also handles corporate internal investigations and white collar defense. Focusing primarily on high-exposure product liability lawsuits, Kelly represents manufacturers and suppliers in th...

I have been handling serious injury and death cases for more than a decade. I focus exclusively on representing clients injured in tractor trailer accidents, charter bus accidents, school bus accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and other traumatic events that cause serious injury or death. Landmark Professional Achievements: I have recovered well over $20 million for injury victims. I have been honored by many lawyers and judges with Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Peer Review Ratin...

Kevin Carnie Jr. has earned a reputation for taking on some of the most high-profile cases in the region, securing nearly half a billion dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients. Carnie focuses on catastrophic personal injury and product liability cases. His product liability cases range from accidents involving cranes, vehicles, construction equipment, heavy machinery, factory equipment, and medical devices. His personal injury practice includes medical malpractice, auto accidents...

Kimberly A. Yates focuses her practice on labor and employment litigation, particularly in the areas of: Wage and hour collective and class action matters Restrictive covenant contracts and non-competes cases Discrimination and retaliation lawsuits Originally from mid-Missouri, she currently resides in southern Illinois and predominately practices in Missouri and Illinois federal and state courts and represents clients across a multitude of industries, ranging from national restaurant chains ...

Kathleen W. Bilderback is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. Kathleen W. practices law in Clayton, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen W. Bilderback since 2020. 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 t...

Jamie Boyer is an attorney with The Bruning Law Firm in St. Louis, Missouri, where her practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work representing individuals in personal injury matters. Recognized since 2026, Jamie’s inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on peer review from attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and practice area. Her experience includes representing clients in a wide range of injury and civil ...

Ian Cooper serves clients in employment, higher education, commercial, and tort matters. Ian regularly serves as lead counsel in significant cases, including class actions and other complex litigation and has tried numerous jury and bench trials in Missouri and Illinois. He has argued cases before the Missouri Supreme Court, the Illinois Supreme Court, the Missouri and Illinois Courts of Appeal, and the United States Courts of Appeal for the Seventh and Eighth Circuits and has briefed importa...

Andrew Ryan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Andrew practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Ryan since 2016. 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 Andrew Ryan is held by other lawyers.