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

Amy Hoch Hogenson is a member of the Firm’s family law department and is certified to practice law in the State of Missouri and Illinois. Her areas of practice include complicated divorce (involving high conflict custody, and business valuation), modification and enforcement (contempt) of child custody orders, paternity cases, grandparents’ rights, and adoptions. A graduate of St. Louis University School of Law, Ms. Hoch Hogenson served as Managing Editor of the St. Louis Universi...

Allison Gerli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Allison practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Allison Gerli 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 Allison Gerli is held by other lawyers.

Teneil Kellerman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Teneil practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Teneil Kellerman 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 Teneil Kellerman is held by other lawyers.

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...

Ann E. Bauer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Ann E. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Ann E. Bauer since 2014. 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 Ann E. Bauer is held by other lawyers.

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...

J. Philip Polster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Patent Law and Trademark Law. J. Philip practices law in Clayton, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized J. Philip Polster since 2005. 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 J. Philip Polster is held by other lawyers.

Tom Clark serves as the firm's Chief Operating Officer and leads the firm’s St. Louis office. His expertise encompasses all aspects of employee benefits programs, including the design, implementation and compliance of retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive and incentive compensation arrangements. He also has a robust practice assisting covered service providers in meeting their ERISA compliance needs. Mr. Clark’s vast litigation experience complements the firm&r...

J.C. Pleban is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. J.C. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized J.C. Pleban 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 J.C. Pleban i...