Portland Lawyers

Bruce A. Morrison is past chair of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Small Business Compliance Advisory Committee and a former Region 7 Representative to US EPA's Small Business National Compliance Advisory Panel. He is recognized for environmental litigation in Best Lawyers in America and in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers.

Jim is a Trial Attorney with more than 30 years of experience practicing law in the State of Missouri, including personal injury, business litigation, traffic cases, workers’ compensation, criminal and other matters.

Jim is from St. Louis and has lived there his entire life. He attended DeSmet High School and then Benedictine and Quincy Colleges. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate Degree From SLU Law School and has since pursued his passion for helping people in all kinds of legal situations by working closely with his clients and obtaining outstanding results. He has also hosted lawyer radio...

I am a trial attorney specializing in criminal defense. I have defended numerous Felony jury trials to not guilty verdicts in jurisdictions all across Missouri. I have achieved hundreds of dismissals and amended charges on behalf of my clients as well. I will never pressure you to "take a deal" but will provide you with all of the options and information you will need to make an informed decision. If you need a trial then I am ready and willing to try your case to jury verdict.

Born: Alexandria, Virginia Education: University of Missouri-Columbia, B.A. with Honors in Political Science, 1991 Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1994 Awards and Honors: J.G. Heinberg Scholarship for Excellence in Political Science Golden Key National Honor Society 1987-1991 Affiliations and Organizations: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Society 1987-1991 President, Pro Bono Law Association 1991-1994 Missouri Bar Association 1994-present United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri 1998-present St. Charles County Bar Association 1998-present Probate and Trust Law Committee of the Missouri Bar 2003-present Bio: Mr. Taylor spent three years with...

Jalesia F. McQueen Gadberry (Jasha) is owner and attorney of the St. Louis-based law firm, McQueen Gadberry LLC. Her practice areas focus on general corporate law, immigration and international law. Jasha advises small to mid-sized companies, "start-up" entities, entrepreneurs, foreign entrepreneurs, entertainers, immigrants, nonimmigrants and employers of immigrants and nonimmigrants. Owning McQueen Gadberry LLC allows Jasha to bring high-quality service to clients while establishing unique relationships where she is able to provide full commitment and offer flexible arrangements. You are invited to contact Jasha. jalesia@mcqueengadberry.com or by phone 314-238-1368

An Eagle Scout and Army brat, Chuck has lived in St. Louis for over twelve years. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree from Notre Dame in 1990, Chuck served in Germany with the US Army engineers. Working as an engineer in Kansas City, he earned the professional engineer license in MO and three other states. Chuck worked on the Matt Blunt for Secretary of State campaign for Gravois township. Drawn east, he graduated from St. Louis University law school in 2001 with a Juris Doctor degree. Chuck ran for State Rep. in 2002 for district 66,...

I am lawyer practicing in central Missouri. My practice focuses personal bankruptcies (Chapters 7 and 13) and on family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support matters, modifications, paternity actions, and guardianships and conservatorships. I also handle probate matters, landlord-tenant actions, civil matters, and real estate cases. I enjoy hiking, bicycling, and gardening and spending time with my husband and our pets.

Jonathan Sternberg is an appellate lawyer in Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri, representing businesses and individuals in civil and criminal appeals and related matters before state and federal courts nationwide. He focuses his practice strictly on appellate litigation. This includes every stage of a case, not only briefing and arguing appeals and related actions, but also advising trial lawyers on procedure and strategy. Since opening his practice on his admission to the bar in 2007, Jonathan has been counsel of record in more than 200 reported appellate decisions in a wide array of subjects. The total amount in controversy of...

St. Louis-based intellectual property attorney serving clients nationwide. I help clients protect and grow their brands, identify and enforce their intellectual property rights, and develop their trademark portfolios. My clients range from entrepreneurs and startups to large corporations, and everything in between. A company’s trademarks and copyrights are often among its most valuable assets. Given the business and competitive importance of intellectual property, effective portfolio development and management are critical to maximizing and protecting the value of a company's brands. I provide counsel on a wide variety of issues related to intellectual property, technology, and privacy law, offering practical business services...

Attorney Mark Hammer has worked in the legal field for many years. With professional experience as a criminal prosecutor, he provides innovative criminal defense representation to the accused in St. Louis and the surrounding area. At the Hammer Law Firm, Mark works alongside Attorney Nicole Chiravollatti to produce superior legal results in every case that he handles. Mark’s criminal defense representation is characterized by skill and a passion for justice. He believes that the best approach to defense is results-oriented. With a clear vision for the outcome of each case he handles, Mark provides each of his clients with the...

Very few lawyers can claim repeated record setting results like attorney Ryan Bradley. Feared by defendants and insurance companies, you can rest assured Ryan will deliver on your injury case. The Missouri Lawyers Weekly called Ryan the "Winningest Attorney" in Missouri and has routinely featured him for extraordinary verdicts and settlements though the state.

Mr. Crawford has extensive experience and expertise preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the U.S. and throughout the world. He conducts freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity studies, prepares and negotiates licenses and other agreements related to intellectual property, and prepares and prosecutes trademark and copyright registrations. Mr. Crawford has litigated matters locally and across the country, he is an authority on design patent protection, and he regularly works for entities ranging from individuals and start-up companies to established national corporations and multi-national conglomerates. Mr. Crawford has provided patent services in diverse technologies, including medical devices and surgical instruments, industrial processing...

John Page is the founding partner at Page Law. He is a St. Louis auto accident lawyer that handles serious injury and death cases related to car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. He handles a limited number of cases at a time in order to provide his clients with the personal time and attention they deserve. Attorney John Page enjoys helping people and loves what he does.

Mr. Cosgrove has a diverse litigation and trial practice. He has achieved substantial and often unexpected positive results in a variety of complex matters. Prior to his return to private practice in 2006, Mr. Cosgrove served as Missouri’s Commissioner of Securities where he supervised attorneys, investigators and auditors investigating and prosecuting violations of the state’s securities laws. He was responsible for identifying practices or industry sectors appropriate for enforcement measures and also supervised the Securities Division’s registration and audit sections. Additionally, he interfaced with the SEC, NASD (now FINRA), NASAA (North American Securities Administrators Association) and various other state and...

Doug Ponder's practice is centered around the representation of individuals who have been wrongfully terminated by their employer or injured by the conduct of another. He has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, including trials, mediations, and appeals. Over the course of his career, Doug has tried over forty cases to successful conclusion. In addition, Doug has successfully pursued appeals before the Missouri Court of Appeals and Missouri Supreme Court.

Before founding Ponder Zimmermann LLC, Doug spent years as a civil defense lawyer representing hospitals and insurance companies in complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases. He handled a wide...

Combs Waterkotte is a highly rated St. Louis criminal defense attorney firm located in the heart of Saint Louis, MO. If you are looking for a St. Louis DWI Attorney, look no further. Our co-founders and lead attorneys, Christopher M. Combs and Steven A. Waterkotte, can handle your case if you have been charged with any crime, ranging from minor drug charges to serious federal charges, DUI & DWI charges. An experienced, highly respected, and a reputable lawyer can assist you in fighting for your rights and your freedom. You will not find more effective St. Louis criminal...

Using a unique three-step strategy, we create estate plans that work.

Ed Herman is an attorney and managing partner at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. As a client advocate at the firm, Ed acts in the best interests of the firm's clients, and works to achieve results on their behalf. Brown & Crouppen is among the most recognized law firm's in the Midwest, and is among the most successful law firm's in Missouri with over $1 billion in compensation recovered for clients. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the firm has over 9 locations. As a personal injury attorney Ed Herman provides legal representation for those who have been injured as a result...

9/10 AVVO rated St Louis Bankruptcy Lawyer, call (314) 802-8328 now for a fresh start with Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. It's time to get your 'greener' future today with a free consultation from a truly experienced attorney.He can also help you out with Fair Debt protection when you are getting harassed by debt collectors - you may get up to $1000 for a successful claim against a proven violation!

Zane T. Cagle represents clients who have been injured or have lost loved ones in various types of accidents involving all types of motor vehicle crashes, motorcycle crashes and semi-truck crashes. Zane has dedicated his career to sharing his client's stories with juries in order to obtain the maximum compensation for his clients. Zane is a native Missourian and grew up in a small southwest Missouri community. He attended the University of Central Missouri and later graduated from Washington University School of Law. Zane has had much success representing injured clients whether at the negotiating...

Attorney John M. Lynch has over eight years of law enforcement experience as a police investigator and federal drug task force agent. Paired with his legal degree from St. Louis University School of Law, Mr. Lynch provides a unique and candid perspective for people charged with a full range of criminal activities. His practice includes federal criminal defense, DUI/DWI defense, drug possession defense and white-collar crime defense. Attorney Lynch was Invited to speak at Washington University regarding gun ownership rights and the associated legislative process. As a repeat lecturer, Attorney Lynch's keen Insight into the Second Amendment and how...

The Gogel Law Firm's legal team includes Jeremy A. Gogel, a former federal judicial law clerk and insurance defense attorney who quickly realized that his true calling was serving real people — not big insurance companies. Going To Trial To Get Compensation For Clients Because The Gogel Law Firm is led by a former federal judicial law clerk and insurance defense attorney, we have a distinct advantage when going to trial. First, an insurance defense attorney is specifically trained to make sure that a plaintiff gets as little as possible. This is done by offering as little as possible...

Criminal defense lawyer focusing on federal criminal defense, drug charges, internet crimes, white collar defense and supervised release violations. At the state level our premiere firm focuses on all criminal felony charges as well as probation violations.

All aspects of business representation, inclusive of business formation, intra-company agreements (including shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, etc), agreements with employees and independent contractors, vendor agreements, third party agreements, leases, purchases and sales of business assets and business termination.

All aspects of estate planning, including wills, trusts, family limited partnerships and powers of attorney.

All aspects of entertainment law, inclusive of television, music and other media forms involving artist representation, production, licensing and merchandising.

All aspects of spirit production, branding, distribution and marketing.

Representation of injured parties in all types of personal injury and work related actions.

All aspects of business litigation.

Choosing the best St. Louis Criminal Defense lawyer, St. Louis DWI lawyer, or St. Louis Personal Injury lawyer for your case is the first and most important decision for you to make. Our St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer is skilled in the courtroom and skilled in discovery. Our St. Louis DWI Lawyer is an expert in defending your rights against DWI charges. We have the knowledge and experience to keep one terrible decision from ruining your life. We will fight to mitigate DWI consequences, and a DWI conviction is not a given. ...

Attorney Michael J. Maloney is a managing partner with Watton Law Group’s bankruptcy department. In addition to his consumer bankruptcy practice, Mr. Maloney has successfully held debt collectors, payday lenders, and banks accountable for consumer law violations in federal, state, and bankruptcy courts. Mr. Maloney received his law degree from Marquette University in 2004 and is admitted to practice in Wisconsin, Utah, and Missouri state courts and federal courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, District of Utah, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, the Southern District of Illinois, District of Colorado, and the District of Kansas. To...

State Bar of Missouri, Federal Bar-Eastern District of Missouri. Brain Injury Association- Missouri, Past Offices Held: Treasurer, Finance Committee-Chairman, Alpha Epsilon Pi Social Fraternity, Chapter Past Board Member. University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Earned A. B. Degree, History. Earned additional credit hours in Accounting and Business Management areas. Alpha Epsilon Pi Social Fraternity Officer. University Tutor. St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri Earned Masters Degree, Hospital and Health Care Administration. Course work included areas of Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Corporation Finance, Financial Management, Staff Management. St. Marys University, San Antonio, Texas Earned J. D. Degree. Course work included areas of Tort Law, Commercial Law and Corporate...

Brian E. Roskin is a graduate of the St. Louis University School of Law and completed his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University. His areas of practice include MO workers' compensation, car accidents, class action lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, DWI's, felony and misdemeanors, and contract disputes. Mr. Roskin has been a past member of a condo association in charge of budgeting and allocating almost $1,000,000.00 annually. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Roskin was a MO high school wrestling state champion, scholarship wrestler in the Big Ten and he currently coaches high school wrestling. At Roskin & Hoffmann, our St....

A former Assistant Attorney General and appellate law clerk, Mr. Ribaudo founded The Ribaudo Law Firm in 2008. Mr. Ribaudo, who has worked on appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Missouri Supreme Court, and the Missouri Court of Appeals (W.D., S.D., and E.D.), is licensed in Missouri. (He previously was admitted to practice in Illinois, Kansas, and New York.) He graduated in the top of his class, and was a (publishing) member of the Missouri Law Review. Mr. Ribaudo's primary practice area is appellate law. In 2007, he...

I limit my practice to estate planning, special needs & disability planning, elder law, probate & trust administration, estate & gift tax planning, business succession planning, and general corporate work.

Christopher S. Hoffmann, the principal of The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. has practiced law in the Missouri and Illinois area since 1997. Prior to founding The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. he was affiliated with Zevan & Associates, P.C. The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. has a long and successful track record of securing judgments for victims of car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, drunk driving, boating accidents, dog bites and other similar personal injury cases. The firm has also successfully tried many cases on the behalf of plaintiffs involving product liability, wrongful death, workers compensation, slip and fall injuries and more.

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Jennifer Walsh a personal injury attorney at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, and fights for those who have been injured in an accident, by dangerous drugs, or by defective products. Jennifer believes that everybody deserves a chance to be heard, regardless of social standing, race, gender, or creed. Before joining Brown & Crouppen in 2008, she worked for both the Missouri State Public Defender System and the Office of the State Appellate Defender of Illinois (OSAD). Licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois.

Dedicated to protecting your rights, I understand the stressful financial hardships associated with bankruptcy and the daunting aspects attached to severe criminal charges. I am committed to providing zealous, affordable yet effective advocacy. Call me today for a free consultation.

Member of a national trial team that defended one of our nation's largest financial institutions in a $253 million dollar class action. Received national publicity while representing the wife of the Mayor of Kansas City, Gloria Squitiro, in the famous "Mammy-gate" lawsuit. First chaired approximately 75 jury trials in federal and state courts (has only lost one jury trial where he was the first chair in over 20 years); Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Courts of Appeals for the 7th, 8th and 10th Circuits; U.S. District Court of Kansas;...

Rich Zalasky (Richard J. Zalasky) is a personal injury attorney and trial lawyer at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. With over 35 years of experience, Rich has a long history of success that includes hundreds favorable personal injury verdicts and settlements. Since joining Brown & Crouppen in 2010, Rich Zalasky has represented accident and injury victims in a variety of claims including auto accidents, truck accidents, product liability, construction accidents, premises liability, brain injury, and wrongful death.

Erika Wentzel is a partner at Flesner Wentzel. During law school, Erika completed programs in Employment Law, Taxation, and International Law. Erika studied international law in Innsbruck, Madrid, and the Hague. During law school, Erika interned in the human resources department of the Saint Louis Zoo. After law school, Erika volunteered full time for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri as a consumer protection attorney. Erika initially practiced primarily in the areas of consumer protection and estate planning but she has also been working on family law cases since she graduated from Saint Louis University Law School...

James G. Onder and his team at OnderLaw, LLC view personal injury law a little differently. Ask Jim about his most important accomplishments in his three decades of practicing law and he won’t tell you about the more than $4 billion he’s won for clients, or the impressive list of awards and honors he’s earned. He’ll talk instead about how he and his clients have worked together to force miniblind manufacturers to stop making products that result in children’s deaths; how he’s worked hard to get cancer-causing talcum powder off of store shelves; how he has helped victims of horrific...

Family law attorney, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, divorce, dissolution of marriage. Traffic, wills, criminal.

Wendell limits his practice to consumer bankruptcy and debt-related issues. He has previously represented bankruptcy trustees and creditors in large and small cases. He recently served for two-years on a national commission to recommend reforms to consumer bankruptcy law. He currently focuses on representing consumers trying to take back control of their financial lives. He is married to Rebecca and they have a rescue dog named Romeo.