Melissa Z. Baris

Don O’Keefe has over 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer. In all, he has tried more than 100 cases to verdict in state and federal courts in Missouri and Illinois and arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association and United States Arbitration and Mediation. Don has argued before appellate courts in both Missouri and Illinois and has been before the Missouri Supreme Court on multiple cases. Don is a member of many prominent legal and state bar organizations including the ...

Fred A. Ricks, Jr. has over twenty-five years of experience representing clients in all aspects of labor and employment matters throughout the United States. Fred’s employment law practice encompasses a full range of employment law matters including state and federal employment discrimination laws, wage and hour, wrongful discharge and employee benefit claims. His practice includes planning and consulting work designed to prevent labor and employment law claims against clients. Fred als...

Stephanie O. Zorn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephanie O. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie O. Zorn since 2018. 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 Stephanie O. Zorn is held by other lawyers.

Robert Brandt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law. Robert practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Brandt 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 Robert Brandt is held by other lawyers.

John M. Simon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. John M. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized John M. Simon 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 M. S...

Joseph M. Wientge, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Joseph M. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph M. Wientge, Jr. 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 Joseph M. Wientge, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Cohen concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate, domestic relations, general business representation, and employment law. Mr. Cohen handles a variety of litigation matters in both federal and state court, as well as in administrative hearings and mediation and arbitration proceedings. He has tried numerous jury and non-jury cases. His litigation practice involves the ongoing representation of business clients, as well as individuals. Mr. Cohen’s li...

Patrick O’Brien has been a trial lawyer representing the rights of injured railroad workers for more than thirty (30) years. He has dedicated his professional career to helping those who have been injured through the negligence of others. Patrick has tried cases to verdict in 15 states and has represented railroad workers from all crafts. Patrick has developed a specialty in handling occupational injury and toxic exposure illness claims under the FELA and has achieved numerous substanti...

Richard D. Watters advises all types of health care clients from large hospital systems to individual physicians, nurses and other health care professionals on various matters including general health care laws and regulations, business operations, contracting, governance and corporate issues, licensing/regulatory compliance, the Stark Law, fraud and abuse, EMTALA, Certificates of Need, medical staff issues, practice and business acquisitions, joint ventures, Medicare and Medicaid conditions ...

David G. Wasinger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Litigation. David G. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized David G. Wasinger since 2006. 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 David G. Wasinger is held by other lawyers.