Nicholas "Nick" Kappas
About Nicholas Kappas
Nicholas Kappas is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Nicholas Kappas is recognized in the following practice area:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Thompson Coburn LLP
Education: New York Law School, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: St. Louis, MO
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I became a trial lawyer because I trust myself to never give up on someone I am fighting for. It’s that simple. Once I agree to represent someone, that’s what I do. Tirelessly. No matter what. Whatever it takes. Until we win. You can ask every client I’ve ever represented—they’ll tell you that the road to seeking justice (and I mean full justice) includes every terrain. There are challenges to overcome, battles to fight, and elation to feel when we we’ve me...
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Special Areas of Focus: Automobile Collision Birth Trauma Brain Injury Catastrophic Injury Hospital Malpractice Medical Malpractice Medical Negligence Nursing Homes Personal Injury Product Liability Professional Malpractic Wrongful Death Awards and Associations: American Bar Association The Missouri Bar Illinois State Bar Association The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis The Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Association for Justice Missouri Association of Trial Attorney...
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