Melissa K. Smith-Groff

Stuart J. Vogelsmeier is a business lawyer and represents health care providers, owner-operated businesses and individuals in Missouri, Illinois and throughout the Midwest. He practices health law and corporate law. Mr. Vogelsmeier has been involved in every phase of the life of business. This includes dealing with structuring businesses, buying and selling businesses, providing regulatory advice, negotiating contracts and leases, structuring joint ventures, as well as providing planning advi...

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

Harry W. Wellford, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Harry W. practices law in Clayton, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Harry W. Wellford, Jr. 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 professional regard in which Harry W. Wellford, Jr. 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...

Robert L. Ortbals Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Robert L. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Robert L. Ortbals Jr. 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 Robert L. Ortbals Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Richard A. Mueller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Richard A. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Richard A. Mueller since 2009. 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 Richard A. Mueller is he...

Mr. Lemley has practiced exclusively in the area of labor and employment law and related commercial litigation since 1995. He concentrates his practice primarily in litigation of employment and employment related commercial disputes and employer counseling. He has represented employers in a wide range of litigation matters in both state and federal court, and before arbitrators, administrative law judges and other tribunals in disputes involving alleged discrimination based on race, sex, age,...

Stephen Daiker focuses his practice on estate, gift and income tax planning for high net-worth individuals, charitable planned giving, and succession planning for owners of privately-held businesses. He is a frequent speaker on these topics and has written articles for numerous publications, including Taxation for Accountants, taxation for Lawyers, The Florida Bar Journal, The Journal of the Missouri Bar, The Journal of Financial Planning, and the Tax Management Journal of Estates, Gifts and ...

Patrick Stufflebeam is a founding partner of Stufflebeam|Johnson LLC in Edwardsville, Illinois. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Missouri and represents clients in complex civil litigation , insurance-related disputes, and business matters. His practice includes Litigation - Insurance and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, with a focus on defending toxic tort claims involving asbestos, talc, ethylene oxide, PFAS, benzene, and other alleged exposures. Patrick also...

Korissa M. Zickrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Korissa M. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Korissa M. Zickrick since 2021. 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 Korissa M. Zickrick is held by other lawyers.