Nicole C. Behnen

Michael J. Payne is a partner at Frankel, Rubin, Klein, Payne & Pudlowski, P.C. and focuses his practice on estate planning, fiduciary litigation and civil litigation. He counsels individuals, couples, families and small business owners in creating an estate plan that is specifically tailored to their individualized needs. His passion for estate planning is evident in his approach of collaborating with clients to solve their most important personal, legal and business planning decisions. ...

Tonya D. Page, a partner at St. Louis-based Page Law, practices exclusively in the area of Missouri family law and domestic relations. Page handles a wide range of Missouri family law matters, including: Divorces – complex, contested and uncontested Division of marital property in high-net-worth divorce cases Child custody – joint, temporary or full legal child custody motions and motions to modify Child support – child support payments, calculations and motions to modify Al...

Portia C. Kayser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Municipal. Portia C. practices law in Chesterfield, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Portia C. Kayser 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 Portia C. Kayser is held by other lawyers.

Lawrence Brody retired as an Adjunct Professor at Washington University School of Law, after fifty years of teaching Estate Planning and Drafting. He is a visiting Adjunct Professor at the University of Miami Law School, teaching a course on Life Insurance. Mr. Brody is the author or co-author of numerous articles and books on the use of life insurance in estate and employee benefit planning, including two BNA Tax Management Portfolios, two books for the National Underwriter Company, and a nu...

Christopher O. Bauman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Christopher O. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher O. Bauman since 2019. 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 Christopher O. Bauman is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer R. Piper is a St. Louis family law attorney with over 25 years of experience exclusively handling family law matters, recognized nationally and locally as one of the region’s premier practitioners. She is consistently named to The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Family Law (2017–2025), to Missouri Super Lawyers (2021–2025), and she holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating — the highest peer-review rating available. Ms. Piper earned ...

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...

Harvard Muhm approaches his clients in a comprehensive way that transcends formulaic estate planning: Mr. Muhm is known for being independent-minded and an advocate for his clients. His knowledge of the law and experience with a wide variety of investment strategies enables him to bring his clients’ advisors together to work as a team. This multi-disciplinary approach leverages opportunities and enhances the benefits to the clients. Harvard served on the Board of Directors of Big Brothe...

Gary A. Growe is a 1977 graduate of the George Washington University National Law Center. He has spent his entire professional career devoted to civil litigation and civil trial work. He has handled a wide variety of civil cases, including commercial litigation (including breach of contract cases, franchise litigation, securities litigation, anti-trust litigation and security transaction litigation), personal injury litigation (covering product liability, medical negligence, automobile litiga...

With a passion for protecting injury victims, Anne offers counsel to those who have been hurt due to the negligence of others. Anne has also published numerous works and presented several seminars, demonstrating her legal skill, understanding and expertise. Whether you were hurt due to a doctor’s negligence or because of a defective product, you need an advocate like Anne on your side.