John Risvold, ’12, joined The Collins Law Firm as an associate attorney in 2017. Since that time he has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for injured victims of negligence in courtrooms throughout the state. John represents injured people and their families in personal injury and wrongful death matters, including car accidents, commercial vehicle and semi-truck crashes, nursing…
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Kelly Broniec, ’96, appointed to sit on Missouri Supreme Court for a docket
Kelly Broniec, ’96, was appointed by Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Wilson to sit with the Court on March 22, 2022 to hear two cases. Broniec was sitting for Judge Brent Powell, also of Mizzou Law 1996, who had a conflict in those cases.…
Strobel, ’13 and Lucas, ’13 Promoted to Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Shook, Hardy & Bacon attorneys Chris Strobel and Liz Lucas, both 2013 graduates of Mizzou Law, have been promoted to partner. Both Chris and Liz practice Intellectual Property…
Skaer, ’74, chosen for “Women of Mining” exhibit in the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum
Laura Skaer, ’74, was just chosen as one of 15 women included in the “Pioneering the Field: Women of Mining” temporary exhibit at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. Skaer is a natural resources policy adviser and attorney. Women were nominated from all over the country who have a wide variety of experience in the mining industry. The…
Riley Coy, ’18, Joins Dentons Davis Brown
Riley W. Coy advises business owners and real estate investors with legal issues surrounding corporate matters, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, real estate, and financing. Clients appreciate the results-driven and cost-effective approach Riley utilizes. Before joining Dentons, Riley practiced at Grefe & Sidney, P.L.C. as a litigator. “The firm’s expertise in business matters is beyond compare,” said Riley Coy, “The…
Chantal Fink Mehill, ’13, promoted to officer at Greensfelder law firm
Law firm Greensfelder has announced attorneys Lauren Daming, Kelsey McGonigle and alumna Chantal Fink Mehill have each been promoted to officer, effective February 1, 2022. This marks the second time in two years that Greensfelder has promoted an all-female class of attorneys to officer, fitting with the firm’s core value of promoting equity and removing barriers to success. Daming, McGonigle…
Alec Atkinson Joins Capes Sokol as an Associate
Capes Sokol has announced that Alec P. Atkinson has joined as an associate in the firm’s Litigation practice group. Alec works with businesses and individuals to resolve complex civil litigation matters, including business and employment disputes. He has represented clients in matters ranging from routine breach of contract cases to sophisticated and complex non-compete covenants and tortious interference claims. Alec…
James Meadows Named Partner at Kotak Rock LLP
James E. Meadows, ’01, was named partner at Kotak Rock LLP. He focuses his practice on contract disputes, real estate claims, construction payment and defect claims, insurance coverage actions, and employment cases. About Kutak Rock LLP With a footprint spanning 19 offices in 14 states and the District of Columbia, Kutak Rock’s 550+ attorneys work seamlessly to provide clients excellent,…
Robert Stephens Named Partner at Swanson, Martin, and Bell
Robert W. Stephens was named partner at Swanson, Martin, and Bell, LLP. His practice focuses on Asbestos Litigation, Product Liability, General Trial Practice, and Toxic Tort Litigation. He received his J.D. in 2005 from the University of Missouri School of Law and his B.S. in 2002 from the University of…
Thomas G. Glick, ’95, Returns to Solo Practice
ST. LOUIS- After two years as part of a larger boutique drafting firm, local attorney Tom Glick re-opened a solo practice this week. The Law Offices of Thomas G. Glick, LLC. (www.tomglick.com) returned to the local law community with a new location at Raeder Place (727 North First Street) on Laclede’s Landing, specializing in wills, trusts, powers of attorney guardians,…