John Kemppainen
About John Kemppainen
John Kemppainen is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. John Kemppainen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Litigation - Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Transportation Law
Current Firm: Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
Education: Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D. and Tulane University, B.A.
Location: St. Louis, MO
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