According to BTI Consulting Group in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Dowd Bennett is one of 39 law firms “most feared” in litigation. In a blog post from The Mad Clientist, top legal decision makers say there are four characteristics of firms like Dowd Bennett that give opposing counsel pause: Fearless Nature,…
Partner Jim Bennett has been listed as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation. Benchmark, the only publication that focuses exclusively on litigation in the United States, has recognized Jim as, “lead trial and appellate counsel in high-profile cases, and has tried to verdict many cases involving eight- and nine-figure…
In an opinion handed down on August 23, 2021, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District affirmed the denial of class certification as well as the grant of summary judgment to Dowd Bennett client Emerson Electric. The plaintiffs alleged that they were in need of continuous medical monitoring due…
Hannah Preston has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Ms. Preston 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…
Michelle Nasser has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White Collar. Ms. Nasser is a criminal and civil trial lawyer, focusing her practice on federal white-collar criminal defense matters and complex business litigation. Before joining Dowd Bennett, she…
Kelly J.H. Murrie has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White Collar. Ms. Murrie represents major corporations in complex commercial litigation, product liability and employment matters. She regularly handles tort claims; contract disputes; supplier disagreements; employee discrimination, retaliation…
Gabe Gore has been honored by Best Lawyers® for his work in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Mr. Gore has tried numerous jury trials to verdict, including cases involving breach of contract, securities fraud, employment and property damage claims. This is the sixth year…
Best Lawyers® has honored Robert Epperson for his work in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. This is the fifth time Mr. Epperson has been recognized by Best Lawyers which is based on the evaluation of a lawyer’s skill by his or her peers in the same geographical and…
Best Lawyers® has recognized John Comerford for his work in the practice area of Commercial Litigation which encompasses every type of dispute that can arise in a business context including but not limited to breach of contract cases, class actions, business torts and shareholder issues. Prior to becoming a lawyer,…
Best Lawyers® has recognized Beth Carver for her work in the area of Appellate Practice. Ms. Carver has argued cases before the Eighth Circuit, the Federal Circuit, the Missouri Supreme Court, and the Eastern and Western Districts of the Missouri Courts of Appeals. This is the 13th year that Ms.…
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.