Defiance Business Lawyers

My reason to become an attorney was simple - I wanted to help people navigate the legal system, whether it was in business or the criminal justice system. I was (and still am) an entrepreneur before I became an attorney, and I have been a part of over a half dozen startups, both large and small. These experiences gave me a wealth of real-world experiences that I bring to my practice. I am also passionate about the criminal justice system, and many of the common issues surrounding the system, and want to help my clients go through this process with...

Attorney James C. Ochs has been representing injury victims since 1984. He has practiced law in Missouri, Illinois, and surrounding states and taken on more than 125 jury trials and 500 bench trials over the course of his career. As a St. Louis personal injury attorney, he provides representation for a wide range of legal matters, including car accidents, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, truck accidents, and more. In his more than 25 years of experience, he has secured positive verdicts and settlements for his clients time and time again. His firm has been given an AV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and...

I have represented hundred of parties, both plaintiffs and defendants, in lawsuits in state and federal courts. My favorite cases are class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) targeting senders of annoying and illegal junk faxes, robocalls, and text messages. I have litigated more than 175 class action lawsuits and been appointed as Class Counsel multiple times. Class actions are great way to level the playing field between consumers and large corporations. Among my many other practice areas are contracts, collections, landlord tenant law, and foreign judgment registration. I am frequently hired by tenants who...

Although not born in Saint Louis, I’ve lived here for forty years, and consider myself a Saint Louisan. I’m a graduate of Washington University–Olin School of Business, and Saint Louis University – School of Law. And in case you, too, are a Saint Louisan, I graduated from Parkway Central Senior High School.

Unlike most of my contemporaries, I did not go directly to law school upon graduating from college. I spent five years as an Engineer Planner at McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing), managing multimillion-dollar engineering development programs for the United States military and its allies. Complying with...

I founded Haymon Law Office in 2017 with a mission to serve clients by safeguarding their brands, businesses, and families. I recognized a need to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, creatives, and artists in protecting their brands. At Haymon Law Office, we offer services such as Business Registration, Contracts, Trademarks, and Copyrights, not only to small business owners and creatives but also provide education and advice. I am also deeply passionate about family matters, which is why our services extend to individuals and families, offering probate law in Missouri and estate planning services. Throughout my legal career, I have accumulated a wealth...

I have maintained a general civil litigation practice in the metropolitan St. Louis area for more than eighteen years. I have experience in state and federal court, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. The majority of my practice involves representing businesses, but I also occasionally assist individuals as well. I have handled case across a wide spectrum of practice areas, and have a subspecialty in environmental litigation. I traditionally bill on an hourly basis, but am open to alternative billing arrangements.

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.

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.

After having been a partner at a top-tier St. Louis law firm for 15 years, Steve Jeffery opened the Jeffery Law Group, LLC. The mission of the Jeffery Law Group, LLC is to provide Clients with the outstanding level of legal services expected from a large law firm, but at more competitive rates in order to add enhanced value to the Client's bottom line. Steve was named the 2014 "Environmental Lawyer of the Year" in St. Louis by US Media Group and "Best Lawyers in America." He is listed in "Chambers USA, "Best Lawyers in America"...

I am a sole proprietor with "big firm" experience. I meet with my clients by appointment only. Please be advised that the choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Receipt of e-mails and telephone calls from prospective clients does not create a lawyer/client relationship. I am retained when we have each signed my fee agreement.

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

I am a general practice solo attorney specializing in listening to my clients and crafting legal remedies to fit their needs.

Jim Schleiffarth practices in the areas of general business law, real estate law and estate planning. Jim serves clients including small to mid-sized business, as well as individuals and families to meet their legal needs at a reasonable cost. Prior to forming Schleiffarth Law Firm, LLC in 2009, Mr. Schleiffarth worked for one of the largest law firms in St. Louis, Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP. Jim uses his experience and skill in business transactions to reach exceptional outcomes for the firm’s clients. A native St. Louisan, Jim is active in his community and belongs to numerous service, professional and civic...

Christopher Bent is the managing member of the law offices of Christopher Bent, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri. He is dedicated to enforcing and protecting the rights of business owners, Municipalities and individuals in matters involving labor and employment; contract law; business and real estate transactions. Mr. Bent has 18 years of experienced handling traditional labor law, employment law and all aspects of litigation. He regularly represent employers and individuals before state and federal administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR). He has successfully represented municipalities in ongoing labor disputes alleging...

Tim started his career as a litigator in 2008. For the next 7 years he represented national corporations, individual defendants, and small companies in lawsuits throughout Missouri, including 4 years with one of the nations 150 largest law firms. In 2015, he founded a boutique litigation firm focusing on plaintiff's injury law (only representing the victims) and business conflicts. As a plaintiff's attorney he has recovered millions on behalf of his clients. In 2023, Tim opened the Law Office of Tim Etzkorn to focus on lawsuits and small businesses. We still take cases where someone has been injured and wronged,...

Sean Tierney is an experienced civil litigation and criminal defense attorney. Prior to co-founding Schoeneberg Tierney, LC, Sean was a founding member of the highly successful bankruptcy and consumer protection firm, Tierney & Westerfeld, LC. On joining Schoeneberg Tierney, Sean said, “I’ve always wanted the opportunity to devote 100% of my practice to litigation. When Wayne approached me with his vision for a full service trial practice, I knew he was on to something, and I knew the time was right.” Schoeneberg Tierney, LC was formed a short time later. “I love what I do. My clients trust...

I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis, where I earned academic all-conference honors while playing varsity football. I received my law degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where I was inducted into the National Order of Scribes, recognizing five graduating law students who demonstrated the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the area of legal writing. During law school, I served as a Lead Articles Editor for the Missouri Law Review and a teaching assistant for Legal Research and Writing and Advocacy and Research. I am licensed in both Missouri...

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...