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Edward L. Dowd, Jr. Receives Top Honor from Best Lawyers®

Edward L. Dowd, Jr. has earned the highest award from Best Lawyers® and has been named the Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in 2016 for his work in the field of Corporate Compliance Law in St. Louis.  Recognition as “Lawyer of the Year” is the top honor bestowed…

Wells Fargo Ordered to Repay Millions to Dowd Bennett Client

On May 11, 2015, a St. Louis County jury ordered Wells Fargo to repay the Barbara Burton Morriss Revocable trust $45,766,033.81.  Dowd Bennett lawyers acted as lead trial counsel in the case, which generated the largest reported verdict in the history of St. Louis County, $77,866,033.81.  Wells Fargo was…

First Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms District of Massachusetts Verdict

After a unanimous jury returned a verdict in favor of Dowd Bennett client Fresenius Medical Care in August of 2012, the government appealed the case to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. The First Circuit heard oral argument and ultimately decided that the District of…

Dowd Bennett LLP Honored for the Third Consecutive Year by Best Lawyers®

For the third consecutive year, Dowd Bennett LLP has been included in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® list of the “Best Law Firms.” Dowd Bennett was given a Tier 1 (highest) rating in the St. Louis metropolitan area in the fields of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law…

Super Lawyers® Magazine Honors Edward L. Dowd, Jr.

Dowd Bennett partner Ed Dowd, has been chosen for the 2014 Missouri Super Lawyers® List.  He is among the five percent of total lawyers in the state chosen for this honor.  Mr. Dowd was recognized for his work in the field of Business Litigation. The Super Lawyers® list is…

Super Lawyers® Magazine Recognizes John D. Comerford

Dowd Bennett partner John Comerford, has been selected to the 2014 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list. Mr. Comerford was recognized for his work in the field of Business Litigation. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at…

Super Lawyers® Magazine Recognizes Kelly J. H. Murrie

Dowd Bennett partner Kelly Murrie, has been selected to the 2014 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list.  Ms. Murrie was recognized for her work in the field of Business Litigation. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at…

Super Lawyers® Magazine Honors Terrence J. O’Toole

Dowd Bennett attorney Terry O’Toole has been chosen for the 2014 Missouri Super Lawyers® List.  He is among the five percent of total lawyers in the state chosen for this honor.  Mr. O’Toole was recognized for his work in the field of Business Litigation. The Super Lawyers® list is…

Super Lawyers® Magazine Honors Willie J. Epps, Jr.

Dowd Bennett partner Willie Epps, has been chosen for the 2014 Missouri Super Lawyers® List.  He is among the five percent of total lawyers in the state chosen for this honor.  Mr. Epps was recognized for his work in the field of Criminal Defense: White Collar. The Super Lawyers®…

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