Lauren Bean

For more than two decades, Tony has passionately committed himself to protecting the patents and intellectual property of clients all over the United States. His opponents have included some of the largest companies in the world, including Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, and more. Thanks to his dedication to the law and skillful application of its principles, he has stood against these industry giants and successfully protected the interests of his clients each time. He represents a uniquely divers...

I became a trial lawyer because I trust myself to never give up on someone I am fighting for. It’s that simple. Once I agree to represent someone, that’s what I do. Tirelessly. No matter what. Whatever it takes. Until we win. You can ask every client I’ve ever represented—they’ll tell you that the road to seeking justice (and I mean full justice) includes every terrain. There are challenges to overcome, battles to fight, and elation to feel when we we’ve me...

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

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

Jessica L. Liss is the office managing principal of the St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, and Overland Park, Kansas, offices of Jackson Lewis, P.C. Based in St. Louis her entire career, Jessica is a seasoned trial attorney with extensive experience litigating all forms of employment matters throughout the Midwest, in federal courts, state courts, and before administrative agencies, arbitrators and mediators. Jessica is a trusted advisor providing ongoing legal support and counsel on a dail...

Lisa A. Pake is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Insurance and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Lisa A. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa A. Pake since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic re...

Jeremiah W. Nixon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Government Relations Practice. Jeremiah W. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Jeremiah W. Nixon since 2023. 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 Jeremiah W. Nixon is held by othe...

Jennifer R. Piper is a St. Louis family law attorney with over 25 years of experience exclusively handling family law matters, recognized nationally and locally as one of the region’s premier practitioners. She is consistently named to The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Family Law (2017–2025), to Missouri Super Lawyers (2021–2025), and she holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating — the highest peer-review rating available. Ms. Piper earned ...

A. Courtney Cox is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. A. Courtney practices law in Edwardsville, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized A. Courtney Cox since 2015. 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 A. Courtney Cox is held by other lawyers.

John Fox Arnold has served as general counsel and special counsel to public agencies, represented firms engaged in the underwriting and public offering of securities, and has represented developers and owners during acquisition and construction of governmental, commercial and urban redevelopment projects. In addition, he has structured sales tax rebate, tax abatement and tax increment financing transactions, and served as counsel in tax-incentivized transactions. Mr. Arnold has served as bond...