Jerry K. Ronecker

Career

Formerly in the research lab and now in the courtroom, Jerry draws on his past experience as an award-winning chemist to distinguish his environmental litigation practice.

Leveraging his extensive background as an environmental chemist, Jerry often impresses clients – and surprises opposing counsel – with his deep understanding of science. He is dedicated to “getting the science right” when advising clients. He focuses on environmental issues related to the entire manufacturing process, from chemical production through waste product disposal.

Jerry has an exceptional ability to merge science and law. He uses this advantage to focus litigation experts, juries, environmental agencies and clients through complex science-related issues. He handles toxic tort and product liability cases, environmental cost recovery and environmental insurance litigation, and complex commercial litigation matters.

He has defended numerous chemical companies in federal and state courts throughout the country in alleged chemical exposure claims in workplace or products cases involving acids, bases, solvents, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), vinyl chloride, radioactive material, electrical and microelectronics chemicals, pesticides and insecticides, benzene, lead and aluminum. He also has represented clients in alleged personal injury, medical monitoring, trespass, nuisance, stigma and diminution in property damage claims from release of these chemicals in the workplace and/or environment.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

The Missouri Bar