Congratulations to our attorneys who have been recognized as Ones to Watch® by Best Lawyers in America. Partner Phil Cantwell Commercial Litigation Partner Milton Wilkins Commercial Litigation Corporate Law Criminal Defense: White-Collar Partner Ben Barnes (Dallas Office) Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Litigation Litigation-Bankruptcy
Best Lawyers®, a nationally recognized, peer-based evaluation has recognized 10 Dowd Bennett attorneys in numerous practice areas. Partner Jim Bennett Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Health Care Law Qui Tam Law Partner Beth Carver Appellate Practice Partner John Comerford Commercial Litigation Partner Ed Dowd Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Corporate Compliance…
For the sixth consecutive year, the 2026 Chambers USA Guide has recognized Dowd Bennett in the Band 1 category in two practice areas: Missouri: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Litigation: General Commercial Chambers is widely recognized as one of the most respected research and analytics organizations in the…
Dowd Bennett attorneys weighed in with the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to amend Rule 15 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to allow for broader use of depositions in federal criminal cases. Currently, federal rules limit defense attorneys from conducting pre-trial depositions while prosecutors can avail…
The 2025 Chambers USA Guide has recognized Dowd Bennett in Band 1 for two practice areas in Missouri: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations and Litigation: General Commercial. Chambers, known for its rigorous and independent rankings of top law firms and lawyers in the U.S. ranked three Dowd Bennett…
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…
U.S. News-Best Lawyers® has recognized Dowd Bennett as a St. Louis Metropolitan Tier 1 firm in its “Best Law Firms” Rankings. Dowd Bennett received several Tier 1 rankings including: Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law and Criminal Defense: White Collar. The firm also received Tier 2…
Dowd Bennett associate Arsenio Mims has been recognized by Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch, St. Louis, in the areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Entertainment and Sports Law and Product Liability Litigation-Defendants. In addition to his robust legal practice, Arsenio serves on several boards including the University of Missouri Law…
Michelle Nasser has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law and Criminal Defense: White Collar. Michelle is a criminal and civil trial lawyer, focusing her practice on federal white-collar criminal defense matters and complex business litigation. Before joining Dowd…
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. Kelly represents major corporations in complex commercial litigation, product liability and employment matters. She regularly handles tort claims; contract disputes; supplier disagreements; employee discrimination, retaliation and…
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.