Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
Band 2
Contact number
+1 314 613 2800About
Provided by Lathrop GPM
Lathrop GPM represents clients’ interests in all manner of litigation disputes at local, state & federal levels.
With a wealth of experience in litigation, our team includes several former assistant state attorneys general, current & former elected officials & leaders within key regulatory bodies. Our litigation attorneys are recognized by Chambers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers & other entities for excellence in the field. With more than 170 litigators, Lathrop GPM has a broad experience & depth of bench to litigate disputes across the country.
Our clients are Fortune 100 corporations with global operations; some of the nation's largest franchises & distributors; food, beverage & hospitality brands; universities; food producers & related agribusiness companies; manufacturers; technology companies; privately held & family businesses; entrepreneurial ventures; & everything in between.
To provide the highest level of service, we focus our business litigation in the following areas:
- Accountant Liability & Risk Management
- Antitrust & Trade Regulation
- Appellate Practice
- Class Action
- Complex Financial Litigation
- Creditors' Rights
- eDiscovery: Data, Records & Disability Litigation
- ERISA, Life, Health, & Disability Litigation
- General Business & Complex Commercial Litigation
- Investigations & White Collar Defense
- Neutral Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, Trade Secrets & Other Restrictive Covenants
- Shareholder Disputes
- Trust & Estate Litigation
Chambers Review
Lathrop GPM's team offers a full suite of litigation services and represents clients in a broad array of matters, from personal injury and wrongful death claims to investigations and class actions relating to product liability and environmental torts. It also has a strong record representing clients in the healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and financial services industries.
Work Highlights
- Lathrop acted for Advantes Properties in settling litigation and obtaining multiple default judgments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lathrop handles complex cases with ease, efficiently sorting through extensive fact discovery and distilling the case down to the true issues without losing sight of the big picture."
"Lathrop's attorneys are excellent - well prepared and highly knowledgeable."
"They continue to be mindful of budgets and provides excellent value for their paid services."
"Lathrop provides boutique-level service even though it is a large firm."
"Lathrop handles complex cases with ease, efficiently sorting through extensive fact discovery and distilling the case down to the true issues without losing sight of the big picture."
"Lathrop's attorneys are excellent - well prepared and highly knowledgeable."
"They continue to be mindful of budgets and provides excellent value for their paid services."
"Lathrop provides boutique-level service even though it is a large firm."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Ron Hobbs is based in Clayton and focuses on assisting clients in toxic torts and environmental claims, with expert knowledge of related insurance laws.
"He is very knowledgeable and creative."
"He is a very talented litigator."
Jay Felton is especially known for his work on product liability disputes. His practice also covers a wide range of investigations and regulatory matters.
Jean Paul Bradshaw's practice includes advising clients on environmental and regulatory matters, as well as False Claims Act investigations.
Matthew Jacober advises clients on the full range of commercial disputes across a variety of industries.
"Matthew is honest and honorable, fully prepared and provides wise counsel."
"Matt is always on top of our projects to make sure everything is being addressed accurately and efficiently."
David Frye practices in tort and commercial litigation matters. He is well experienced in defending lawsuits involving personal injury, toxic tort exposure and commercial litigation.
"David is an exceptional attorney. He is an expert litigator and he understands our business and litigation strategy. He is aware of budgets and stays within them, and provides successful results based on our risk appetite."
Mara Cohara leads the Lathrop GPM environmental and tort practice. She focuses on litigation matters including product liability, nuisance and toxic torts. She is well experienced in advising on large-scale matters and high-profile lawsuits.
"Mara is one of the smartest, most practical and most proficient attorneys with whom we have dealt. She is an excellent litigator and strategist."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lathrop GPM
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Members
Provided by Lathrop GPM
Allyson Cunningham
Andrew Ricke
Bernard Rhodes
Bradley Leitch
Brian Fields
Brian Fries
Chad Blomberg
Emily Cantwell
James Moeller
James Moloney
Jehan Moore
Jennifer Griffin
Jonathan Haden
Kate Gasper
Kent Sellers
Kevin Kuhlman
Head of Department
Head of Department
Richard Bien
Richard Rhyne
Sarah Millin
Tedrick Housh III
Clients
Provided by Lathrop GPM
American International Industries (AII)
Bank of America
Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC (BNSF)
Deere & Co.
The HANOR Company
Industries
Provided by Lathrop GPM
Agribusiness & Food
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Health Care
Media
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Transportation
Travel & Leisure