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Yaakov Klein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Yaakov practices law in Clayton, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Yaakov Klein since 2027. 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 Yaakov Klein is held by other lawyers.

James F. Bennett has a national practice of cases that are not expected to settle before trial or appeal. He is lead trial and appellate counsel in high-profile cases, and has tried to verdict many cases involving eight- and nine-figure amounts in dispute. He has also prevailed before trial in other, similar cases and has argued appeals in eight different appellate courts around the country. Three times in recent years, he was awarded the “largest” defense or plaintiff verdict awa...

Daniel J. Bruntrager is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Municipal Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Daniel J. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel J. Bruntrager 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 Daniel J. Bruntrager is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Castellanos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Christopher practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Castellanos since 2027. 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 Castellanos is held by other lawyers.

Partner Melissa Crowe Schopfer joined Simmons Hanly Conroy in 2005 as an asbestos and mesothelioma attorney. In November 2012, she became an asbestos trial team leader, where her responsibilities include managing a team of attorneys and legal staff. She has worked on over 500 cases in the past 10 years and helped recover over $100 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of individuals and families impacted by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. She has represented clients ...

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.

Alex Lumaghi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Alex practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Alex Lumaghi since 2027. 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 Alex Lumaghi is held by other lawyers.

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.

J. Bradley Young has almost thirty years of experience in all aspects of workers compensation defense in both Missouri and Illinois, including the investigation of claims, trials, and appellate work. Mr. Young has spoken before corporate organizations and at in-house client seminars for many years, and frequently lectures for nationally known seminar companies on topics relating to workers’ compensation claims, employer liability, and third-party administration of claims.

Jozef Kopchick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Jozef practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Jozef Kopchick 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 Jozef Kopchick is held by other lawyers.