James J. Wotruba

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 ...

Melanie A. Renken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Melanie A. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Melanie A. Renken 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 Melanie A. Renken is held by other lawyers.

In her over 30 years of practice, Alisse Camazine has become one of the leading family law practitioners in the St. Louis area, focusing on child custody and complex divorce and property litigation. She has been listed in Naifeh and Smith’s, The Best Lawyers in America, for Family Law, since 1993. She became a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 1988 and has been certified as an arbitrator by the Academy. She received the Women’s Justice Award for Trial Practi...

With a passion for protecting injury victims, Anne offers counsel to those who have been hurt due to the negligence of others. Anne has also published numerous works and presented several seminars, demonstrating her legal skill, understanding and expertise. Whether you were hurt due to a doctor’s negligence or because of a defective product, you need an advocate like Anne on your side.

Chad Reis is a skilled trial lawyer and focuses his practice on employment law, representing clients in employment litigation before juries in state and federal courts and before state and federal administrative agencies. He has a broad range of employment trial experience, including claims involving: Discrimination Harassment Whistleblowing and retaliation Wage and hour matters Chad represents numerous national and local employers in the following industries: Retail Hospitality Construction ...

Heidi M. Ottsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Heidi M. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Heidi M. Ottsen since 2026. 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 Heidi M. Ottsen is held by other lawyers.

Michelle J. Spirn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Michelle J. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle J. Spirn since 2019. 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 Michelle J. Spirn is held by other lawyers.

Yaakov Klein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Yaakov practices law in Clayton, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Yaakov Klein 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 Yaakov Klein is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Cohen concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate, domestic relations, general business representation, and employment law. Mr. Cohen handles a variety of litigation matters in both federal and state court, as well as in administrative hearings and mediation and arbitration proceedings. He has tried numerous jury and non-jury cases. His litigation practice involves the ongoing representation of business clients, as well as individuals. Mr. Cohen’s li...

Portia C. Kayser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Municipal. Portia C. practices law in Chesterfield, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Portia C. Kayser 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 the professional regard in which Portia C. Kayser is held by other lawyers.