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,…
On Thursday, October 7, 2021, members of Dowd Bennett’s Denver office attended the annual Judicial Excellence Dinner held by the Colorado Judicial Institute (CJI) at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Denver. Dowd Bennett is proud to have been a Silver Sponsor of the event, and congratulates the three outstanding…
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…
On September 16, St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura O. Jones appointed Dowd Bennett Partner Sheena Hamilton as St. Louis City Counselor, the chief attorney for the City of St. Louis. “Sheena Hamilton will be the first Black woman to serve the people of St. Louis as City Counselor,” said…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) has recognized Dowd Bennett with its National Award of Merit. This award is given to organizations and individuals outside Boys & Girls Clubs that have provided “outstanding support to local Clubs or the Movement.” Ed Dowd said, “On behalf…
On Sunday, August 29, 2021, Dowd Bennett once again continued its annual sponsorship of the Colorado Law Classic golf charity outing at Colorado National Golf Course. Dowd Bennett is proud of its consistent annual sponsorship of the Colorado Law Classic, with this being the tenth time the CU Law…
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…
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.