Theresa Appelbaum
About Theresa Appelbaum
Theresa Appelbaum is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Theresa Appelbaum is recognized in the following practice area:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Padberg Appelbaum Knepper
Education: Saint Louis University, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: St. Louis, MO
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