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Litigation: General Commercial - Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
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What the team is known for

BCLP offers clients a sophisticated commercial litigation practice in both its St. Louis and Kansas City offices. The team frequently acts for major clients in high-profile personal injury cases, including concussion lawsuits, as well as significant product liability matters. The lawyers are especially adept in the finance, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and sports sectors, with notable strengths in the food and agriculture spaces.

Work Highlights

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  • BCLP acted for Lumen Technologies as trial and appellate counsel in connection with various municipal license tax matters throughout the state of Missouri.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Craig S O'Dear
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Craig O'Dear is renowned in the market for his commercial litigation practice and significant trial experience. He has defended clients in trade secret and breach of contract cases.

"Craig O'Dear is incredibly impressive."

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Dan H Ball
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Dan Ball often represents manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and toy industries. He is also adept at handling a broad range of other commercial litigation matters.

Mark B. Leadlove
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Mark B. Leadlove
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Mark Leadlove handles a broad range of commercial cross-border litigation and handles matters in both federal and state courts. His extensive work has included shareholder class actions and contract disputes.

"Mark Leadlove is amiable and easy to work with. He is always first choice in managing tax litigation matters."

Robert M. Thompson
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Robert M. Thompson
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Robert Thompson has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial disputes throughout his career.

"Robert Thompson is a strong litigator with exceptional business and practical skills. He understands and executes clients' goals incredibly well."

Bettina Strauss
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Bettina Strauss
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Bettina Strauss garners recognition for her work defending product liability claims. She has particular expertise in representing pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

"Bettina Strauss is very supportive."

Robert J Hoffman
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Robert J Hoffman
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Robert Hoffman is well regarded for banking and insurance disputes and is experienced in acting on consumer complaints and in class action litigation.

"Bob is an excellent lawyer. He has extensive knowledge of our business and is truly a go-to person for our firm."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

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Craig S O'Dear
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Robert M. Thompson
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Robert M. Thompson
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Robert J Hoffman
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Robert J Hoffman
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Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

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Dan H Ball
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Mark B. Leadlove
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Mark B. Leadlove
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Bettina Strauss
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Bettina Strauss
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