Commercial Litigation

Dowd Bennett Listed As One of the “Most Feared” Law Firms in Litigation

BTI Consulting Group and “The Mad Clientist” included Dowd Bennett in its annual list of most feared litigation firms.  According to BTI, the past year has brought about more aggressive and complex litigation including issues involving data privacy and artificial intelligence to name a few.  BTI data shows that…

Four Dowd Bennett Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® as Ones to Watch

Best Lawyers® has recognized four Dowd Bennett attorneys as “Ones to Watch.” In St. Louis, the honorees and associated practice areas are: Partner Phil Cantwell: Commercial Litigation Partner Arsenio Mims: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Entertainment and Sports Law, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Partner Milton Wilkins: Commercial Litigation and Corporate…

Jim Bennett Recognized as one of America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators®

Once again, Jim Bennett has been selected as one of America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators®.  This selection, which is by invitation only, is “comprised of the nation’s most exceptional trial lawyers for High Stakes Business Litigation matters.”  Less than ½ of one percent of active attorneys in the U.S.…

Super Lawyers® Recognizes Two Dowd Bennett “Rising Stars”

Two Dowd Bennett attorneys have been named to the 2022 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list as “Rising Stars” which consists of no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in its category.  In addition to an intensive selection process, the attorneys must be 40 years old or younger, or…

Super Lawyers® Recognizes Nine Dowd Bennett Attorneys

Nine Dowd Bennett attorneys have been selected to the 2022 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list.  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers in a variety of fields.  The selection process, by which no more than five percent of attorneys are recognized in each state, includes independent…

Dowd Bennett Listed Among 55 Law Firms Moving Upmarket to More Complex Litigation

BTI Consulting Group has named Dowd Bennett among 55 of 650 litigation firms prepared to handle more complex matters as the world moves on from COVID-19.  Research shows that clients are looking for firms like Dowd Bennett, “Upmarket Movers” that simultaneously handle more complicated matters while strengthening its ability…

Hannah F. Preston included in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Hannah Preston has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Hannah concentrates on defending clients facing class action lawsuits, mass tort actions, commercial disputes and appellate litigation.  Her work also includes handling critical motions, appeals and amicus briefs, as well as managing discovery in complex litigation…

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