Paul L. Smelcer

Morry S. Cole handles complex litigation. He has served as lead trial and appellate counsel in a wide variety of complicated cases in state and federal courts throughout Missouri and the Midwest. Mr. Cole received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baylor University, specializing in finance. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. While in law school he served as an editor of the Missouri Law Review, a research assistant for Professor Martha...

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

Kevin L. Fritz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Kevin L. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin L. Fritz 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 Kevin L. Fritz is held by other lawyers.

I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. I come from two hard-working parents who were also born and raised here in St. Louis. In my early twenties, I was involved in a serious motor vehicle crash that left me unable to walk for several months. This experience was life-changing in every sense of the term. I learned first-hand how insurance companies could take advantage of someone without a law degree. But some good came out of it - ultimately this was the event that sent me on a path to...

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.

Jared Howell is a distinguished trial attorney at Hamilton Weber, renowned for his masterful command of civil litigation defense. With a sharp focus on medical malpractice, premises liability, complex commercial disputes, and labor and employment law, Jared delivers unparalleled representation marked by precision, foresight, and unwavering commitment to his clients’ success. His strategic acumen and meticulous approach to unraveling intricate legal challenges have earned him a reputatio...

Andrew Ruben is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Real Estate Law. Andrew practices law in Clayton, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Ruben 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 Andrew Ruben is held by other lawyers.

Patricia J. Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Patricia J. practices law in Clayton, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Patricia J. Martin 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 Patricia J. Martin is held by other lawyers.

Mat Eilerts has gained a reputation as a skilled and knowledgeable Family Law attorney in Missouri and Illinois. Having specialized in Family Law for almost 20 years, Mat has handled thousands of domestic relations cases in the St. Louis Metropolitan area, including high conflict and complex dissolution of marriage and custody matters. He possesses a unique style in the area of Family Law due to his experience as not only a successful litigator, but as a trained and experienced mediator and g...

Benjamin W. Powell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Benjamin W. practices law in Edwardsville, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin W. Powell 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 Benjamin W. Powell is held by ...