Franklin County Business Lawyers

David represents corporate and individual clients in a wide range of matters such as contracts, leases, employee disputes, business purchases and sales, corporate litigation, insurance, family law/divorce and related litigation. He has helped companies achieve benefits via appeals related to property and manufacturer taxes, sales/use and excise taxes along with consultation regarding registration and license matters. David can also defend against challenges initiated by State, Local and Federal tax departments in tax compliance controversies. He has served in corporate roles including those of Accounting Controller, Business Owner, Chief Financial Officer, and State and Local Tax Consultant. As...

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...

Civil litigation attorney licensed in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa with a practice focused on transportation and trucking, products liability defense, general and business litigation, and insurance coverage matters. Specialties: Products Liability, Transportation Law, Consumer Products and Warranty Litigation, Drug and Medical Device Litigation, Environmental Law and Insurance Coverage.

- Leader of the firm's Appellate and Complex Litigation Team - Named to Missouri Lawyers Media’s POWER LIST of the 30 most powerful appellate attorneys in Missouri - Legal Champion Award from Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly - Outstanding Achievement Award from Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (MODL) - Vice Chair of the Missouri Bar’s Appellate Practice Committee, and Chair of its Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Sub-Committee Tim’s colleagues and clients look to him for fresh, creative ideas when faced with challenging circumstances involving a lot of moving parts. Tim joined Sandberg Phoenix in 2002, leads the firm’s Appellate and Complex Litigation Team, and is Chair of Professional...

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.

Tim Belz has been in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri since 1982. He has handled dozens of cases concentrating on the civil liberties of individuals and organizations, particularly first amendment rights of free speech, religious freedom and association, and parental rights. He has also handled numerous business litigation matters. He has practiced in many state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Belz is a 1976 graduate, with high honors, of the University of Iowa Law School, where he graduated Order of the Coif, an honor open to those in the top ten percent of their class....

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Thomas R. Carnes is the principal attorney and owner of the Carnes Law Firm, a law practice located in south St. Louis at 3827 Gustine Avenue. Mr. Carnes has represented individuals and businesses with trials and appeals in Missouri, Illinois, Texas, North Carolina, and Massachusetts. His practice areas include civil litigation, commercial actions, personal injury cases, immigration cases, and criminal cases. He has represented clients with matters before state and federal agencies including OSHA, USCIS, EEOC, SEC, the Missouri Department of Revenue, and the Missouri Gaming Commission. Mr. Carnes is admitted to practice law in Missouri...

If You Have Been Injured Because Of The Actions Of Another Person Or Company, Call For FREE To Find Out Why You Should Have Legal Representation If you or a family member has been seriously injured, as the result of someone else's negligence, it is advisable to seek legal counsel to file a Workers' Compensation or Personal Injury claim. For over 27 years I have been helping the “Little Guy” fight for fair compensation against large corporations and insurance companies with great success. I have personally handled over $30 million dollars worth of injury cases from start to finish. I...

Norah J. Ryan, Attorney at Law, represents businesses, nonprofits and individuals in business matters including business advising, contract drafting and review, and litigation. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based soley upon advertisements.

Mr. Norrick was raised in Eureka, Missouri,graduated from Eureka High School in 1975,attended Columbia College, Columbia, Missouri where he majored in history and government, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979. Mr. Norrick then attended and graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law in 1982, the same year he was admitted to the Missouri Bar Association. While a law student Mr. Norrick was a member of the editorial staff of the Missouri Law Review in 1980-82. Mr. Norrick was a member of the Order of the Coif, which is restricted to...

Davis and Gras, LLC is a litigation focused law firm based out of St. Louis, Missouri. We concentrate on helping small businesses and those who have suffered serious injuries. Our core value is that everyone is equal before the law. It doesn’t matter if you are an overwhelmed parent that has been catastrophically injured or a successful business owner trying to protect your digital assets, you need competent representation and you need to be treated with respect. We can help.

I have been practicing law since 1967. My degrees are B.S.B.A from University of Missouri, J.D. St. Louis U. and LLM Tax from Washington U. Married to my wife, Joyce in 1962 Two Children and four Grandchildren. I began my legal career with the two person law firm of Gleick and Steinberg, followed a stint with a large law firm in 1969 with Lashley, Caruthers, Rava, Hyndman & Rutherford. Preferring a small firm practice I have been so engaged since 1975. I have had the highest Martindale Hubble attorney rating of AV since 1968. My experiences in the fields in...

Ryan has served as lead counsel in numerous high-profile class actions and has obtained millions of dollars in relief to thousands of class members. Ryan has tried cases in both state and federal court. He has also argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals (Eighth Circuit), and Missouri Court of Appeals (Western and Eastern Districts).

Ryan spearheaded several class actions challenging the constitutionality and validity of red light cameras throughout Missouri. As a result, Ryan obtained a number of significant appellate victories that invalidated the majority of red light camera ordinances in Missouri. In doing so, Ryan successfully persuaded the Court...

I have represented all the types of parties that can be involved in bankruptcy--creditors, debtors, family farmers in chapter 12, and creditors' committee in chapter 11. I was the first head of the Office of the U. S. Trustee in St. Louis (1988-93) and have served as a chapter 7 trustee from 2004 through the present. All the bankruptcy judges in Missouri, in both the Western and Eastern Districts, know my work and know me personally. My 30+ years of experience will serve any client well in bankruptcy matters.

Andrew Kuhlmann is a St. Louis trial lawyer with experience in complex litigation. He focuses on employment law, commercial disputes, civil rights, and personal injury litigation. Andrew Kuhlmann has represented businesses and individuals in Missouri, Illinois, and throughout the United States.