Lucas Ude
About Lucas Ude
Lucas Ude is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Lucas Ude is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Insurance Law
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Watters Wolf Bub & Hansmann
Education: Saint Louis University, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: St. Louis, MO
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