About

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Thompson Coburn's national litigation team conquers business challenges through practical, pragmatic and cost-effective solutions – be it in arbitration, in settlement negotiations or at trial. They take a fighter’s mentality to every case, stepping into the ring with meticulous preparation and strategy.

The first rounds are spent analyzing the lay of the land — understanding the business, the legal challenges ahead, and the best tactics. But when the gloves come off, the team is ready to fight fiercely, delivering powerful, well-aimed arguments that cut through opposition and leave no opening for attacks, whether it’s a high-profile class action, a contractual breach, or a complicated corporate conflict.

The team includes former federal prosecutors, judges and government officials from across the nation as well as lawyers with in-house experience, C-level backgrounds and strong business acumen. While diverse in professional and personal backgrounds, TC litigators share a razor-sharp focus on client service and securing optimal results. They have tried cases in state and federal courts throughout the country, in national and international administrative tribunals, and before domestic and international arbitration panels.

And while the team is proud to say they try cases, they also save clients millions every year by not going to trial. They've even convinced the government to not pursue cases.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds

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What the Team is Known For

Thompson Coburn has a talented group of attorneys offering clients the benefit of substantial trial experience. Its deep bench ensures wide coverage, with noted experience in product liability, fraud and consumer class actions. The group boasts an impressive track record of representing clients in the financial, telecommunications, pharmaceutical and transportation industries.

Work Highlights

  • Thompson Coburn acted for Monsanto in litigation claiming its Roundup product caused non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Roman P Wuller
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Roman P Wuller
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Senior Statespeople
Roman Wuller is the chair of Thompson Coburn and has a wealth of experience handling complex class actions and a considerable track record for trying arbitrations.

Roman is a tireless advocate who provides wise counsel in complex matters. He is organized and efficient.

Booker Shaw
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Booker Shaw
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Booker Shaw of Thompson Coburn is a skilled litigator and appellate advocate noted for his broad base of product liability expertise. He has handled cases involving chemicals, tobacco and automotives.

He has an awesome demeanor and great relationships in the community. He exudes professionalism.

Carl Pesce
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Carl Pesce
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Carl Pesce is experienced acting as a litigator and trial lawyer on behalf of notable manufacturers, particularly of vehicles and consumer products. He chairs Thompson Coburn's product liability practice and co-chairs the tort litigation group.

We get excellent service from Carl. His strength is his attention to detail.

John Kingston
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John Kingston
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John Kingston has tried jury trials and bench trials in Missouri, Illinois, New York and other states involving issues ranging from patent infringement to civil conspiracy.

John Kingston is an outstanding courtroom lawyer. His creative thinking before you get to court puts you in a position to win. He is responsive and able to grasp and assess issues efficiently.

He has a really understated, reasonable and effective quality.

Ranked Lawyers at
Thompson Coburn LLP

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Missouri

Litigation: Product Liability

Booker Shaw
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Booker Shaw
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Carl Pesce
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Carl Pesce
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Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

Roman P Wuller
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Roman P Wuller
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Senior Statespeople
John Kingston
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John Kingston
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Members

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Adrian Mehdirad

Allison Brauns Spors

Amanda Hettinger

Head of Department

B.I. Middleton

Benjamin Tate

Bill Bay

Brian Lamping

Brittney Mollman

Caleb Crahan

Catherine Schroeder

Chris Hohn

Christopher Clark

Claire Schenk

Clare Carter

Daniel Cox

Danny Garcia

David Mangian

Dominic Biffignani

Dominic Ferrante

Edwin Harvey

Eric Hogrefe

Gordon Ankney

Jan Paul Miller

Jason Wheeler

Jeff Fink

Jeff Masson

Kevin Foley

Kim Bousquet

Korbin Keller

Kristen Sanocki

Lawrence Friedman

Layla Husen

Maria Zschoche

Mark Mattingly

Matt Darrough

Matt Guletz

Matthew Bober

Matthew Landwehr

Michael Morris

Nick Schnell

Rachael Moore

Robert Wagner

Rose Tanner

Sharon Rosenberg

Shaun Broeker

Sonette Magnus

Thomas Rea

William Thompson

Industries

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Agriculture

Automotive

Cannabis

Defense & Aerospace

Financial Services

Food

Health Care

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Media, Advertising & Internet

Pharmaceutical

Public Transit

Railroad

Transportation