Kathleen M. "Kate" Whitby

At The Bruning Law Firm, Brad specializes in personal injury cases. His main focus is on tractor trailer accidents , auto accidents, bus accidents, product liability, and railroad accidents. Brad is an aggressive advocate for personal injury victims. He litigates and tries cases in state and federal courts across the United States. Brad is widely recognized by his peers for his strong, dedicated commitment to clients. He is the national recipient of the Best Advocate and the Lewis F. Powell M...

William S. Thomas is one of the firm’s many experienced trial lawyers. His practice is diverse, with an emphasis in complex litigation. He has tried cases in a number of difficult venues, from the City of St. Louis, Missouri, to Madison and St. Clair Counties, in Illinois, and Federal Court in East St. Louis and St. Louis. He was lead trial counsel in one of the longest civil jury trials in St. Louis County history, which lasted 100 trial days. In addition to his trial practice, Bill is...

Jeff Wehmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Jeff practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Jeff Wehmer since 2024. 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 Jeff Wehmer is held by other lawyers.

Scott Williams represents clients primarily in the health care, municipal, and gaming industries. His practice focuses on the defense of health care providers and entities, both insured and self-insured, in tort, business practices, and personal injury matters, as well as the defense of employment litigation. Scott's extensive experience includes advising his corporate and governmental clients daily on a wide range of general risk issues. He has also successfully defended major corporations i...

John Foley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. John practices law in Alton, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized John Foley 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 John Foley is held by other lawyers.

My focus for more than 25 years has been to advocate fearlessly for clients who have been injured because of the negligence and recklessness of others. Whether you have been hurt by a healthcare provider’s error, a driver’s wrongful actions, or a corporation’s decision to sell a defective product, I have the expertise and insight to right that wrong. My clients hire me to take on their problems and solve them. Having tried nearly 50 cases to jury verdict brings an intensity ...

Partner Melissa Crowe Schopfer joined Simmons Hanly Conroy in 2005 as an asbestos and mesothelioma attorney. In November 2012, she became an asbestos trial team leader, where her responsibilities include managing a team of attorneys and legal staff. She has worked on over 500 cases in the past 10 years and helped recover over $100 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of individuals and families impacted by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. She has represented clients ...

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

Melanie Gurley Keeney practices in the areas of education, higher education, labor and employment, and immigration law. Her experience in education law includes representing school districts and institutions of higher education regarding various personnel and student matters, including tenure, terminations, discrimination, First Amendment, discipline, special education, Title IX, sexual discrimination, § 1983 claims, Open Meetings law, OCR complaints and other issues. Melanie represents ...

G. Harley Blosser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Patent Law and Trademark Law. G. Harley practices law in Clayton, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized G. Harley Blosser since 2007. 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 professiona...