Matthew E. "Matt" Pelikan
About Matthew E. Pelikan
Matthew E. Pelikan is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Matthew E. Pelikan is recognized in the following practice area:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Pelikan & Orris LLC
Education: University of Tulsa, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: St. Louis, MO
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