Commercial Litigation

James E. Crowe, III Honored by Best Lawyers®

Dowd Bennett partner Jim Crowe, is one of the five Dowd Bennett partners selected by their peers for inclusion in the 21st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.  Mr. Crowe was recognized by Best Lawyers® for his excellent work within the practice areas of White Collar Criminal Defense…

James G. Martin Honored by Best Lawyers®

Dowd Bennett partner Jim Martin, is one of the five Dowd Bennett partners selected by their peers for inclusion in the 21st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.  Mr. Martin was recognized by Best Lawyers® for his excellent work within the practice areas of Corporate Compliance Law, Commercial…

James F. Bennett Honored by Best Lawyers®

Dowd Bennett partner Jim Bennett, is one of the five Dowd Bennett partners selected by their peers for inclusion in the 21st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Mr. Bennett was recognized by Best Lawyers® for his excellent work in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. This marks…

Edward L. Dowd, Jr. Honored by Best Lawyers®

Dowd Bennett partner Ed Dowd, is one of the five Dowd Bennett partners selected by their peers for inclusion in the 21st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.  Mr. Dowd was recognized by Best Lawyers® for his excellent work within the practice areas of Corporate Compliance Law and White…

Dowd Bennett Obtains $7,626,744 Verdict for Monsanto Company

Dowd Bennett recently represented Monsanto Company at trial in the matter of Monsanto Company v. ConocoPhillips Company, 08SL-CC 02002. The matter involved the breach of a supply agreement and was tried for nine days in St. Louis County Circuit Court.

Federal Suit Dismissed Against Corporate Officer Represented by Dowd Bennett

On March 24, 2010, a federal lawsuit against a corporate officer represented by Dowd Bennett attorneys Ed Dowd and John Comerford was dismissed upon motion of the defendants. The suit alleged that Dowd Bennett’s client and other defendants breached their fiduciary duties in administering an ERISA plan.

Contos v. Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.

After successfully removing the lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of the State of Missouri against its client, Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., to federal court, Dowd Bennett prevailed on its motion to dismiss plaintiff’s petition.

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Dowd Bennett is a litigation firm with extensive courtroom experience. Led by trial-seasoned lawyers, including former federal prosecutors and judicial law clerks, our team shares tenacity, a passion for seeing cases through trial and a complete commitment to client service.