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USA Guide 2023
Missouri Litigation
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Band 3

6 Ranked Lawyers

About

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 LawyersSuper 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

Provided by Chambers
Litigation: General Commercial - Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Lathrop GPM's team offers a full suite of litigation services and represents clients on 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

Provided by Lathrop GPM
  • Lathrop acted for Apex Physical Therapy following claims brought by former employees and their new employer for alleged violation of the Missouri Computer Tampering Act.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers
Jean Paul Bradshaw II
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Jean Paul Bradshaw II
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Band 3

Jean Paul Bradshaw's practice includes advising clients on environmental and regulatory matters, as well as False Claims Act investigations.

J A (Jay) Felton
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J A (Jay) Felton
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Band 3

Jay Felton is especially known for his work on product liability disputes. His practice also covers a wide range of investigations and regulatory matters.

"He is a strategic thinker and he always provides sound advice in the context of litigation and in the context of complex business transactions."

"He is strategic and engages with his team and mine in a way that allows him to win trust and support. Jay is a true asset to Lathrop and for any client who hires him."

Charles Ron Hobbs
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Charles Ron Hobbs
3
Band 3

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's an excellent lawyer with superb writing skills."

Matthew Jacober
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Matthew Jacober
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Band 3

Matthew Jacober is head of the Lathrop GPM litigation and dispute resolution team and advises clients on the full range of commercial disputes across a variety of industries.

"He's hard-working, responsive and humane. I can give no higher recommendation."

Mara Cohara
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Mara Cohara
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Band 4

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.

"She's an outstanding all-around lawyer and provides excellent service to the business."

"Mara is a strong advocate and always one you want on your team. We appreciate her skills and commitment to us as a client."

"Mara is very professional and brings a deep knowledge to the issues we face."

David R Frye
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David R Frye
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Band 4

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Lathrop GPM

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Missouri

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Jean Paul Bradshaw II
3
Jean Paul Bradshaw II
3
Band 3

Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

J A (Jay) Felton
3
J A (Jay) Felton
3
Band 3
David R Frye
4
David R Frye
4
Band 4
Mara Cohara
4
Mara Cohara
4
Band 4

Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

Charles Ron Hobbs
3
Charles Ron Hobbs
3
Band 3
Matthew Jacober
3
Matthew Jacober
3
Band 3

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

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Mara Cohara

Head of Department

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Matthew Jacober

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

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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

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