Val Leppert

Val Leppert is a first-chair appellate lawyer and legal strategist. Val has obtained the reversal or vacatur of numerous adverse judgments and has also prevailed in dozens of other matters. He has represented businesses across an array of industries, including airline, automotive, energy, healthcare, insurance, private equity, real estate, technology, and transportation. But Val has developed particular expertise in consumer products, having worked extensively in tobacco litigation while also representing companies in matters pertaining to alcohol, construction materials, and talcum powder.

In some matters, Val steps into the case on appeal. But in most instances, Val works alongside the trial teams from the inception of the case, devising the legal strategy from the pleadings stage through post-trial motions and appeal. Using this format, he frequently develops new and creative arguments and has secured a number of victories in pretrial proceedings, such as the dismissal of his clients before trial or limitations on the other side’s claims. If a case makes it to trial, Val often serves as legal issues counsel, helping the team shape the case by obtaining favorable evidentiary rulings or jury instructions. This integrated approach, where Val is embedded with the trial team, is frequently the foundation for success in post-trial and appellate proceedings.

Mr. Leppert was named the 2004 Upper Midwest Athletic Conference South Most Valuable Player on Offense after quarterbacking Westminster College (Mo) to consecutive football conference championships. He was inducted into the Westminster Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019.