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Dowd Bennett LLP ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms”

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® has included Dowd Bennett LLP in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list for 6 practice areas in metropolitan St. Louis.  Firms included in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list are identified for professional excellence with continuously impressive ratings from clients and…

Gabriel E. Gore included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

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 19 jury trials to verdict, including cases involving breach of contract, securities fraud, employment and property damage claims.  Recognition by Best Lawyers is…

Kelly J. H. Murrie included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Kelly J. H. Murrie has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White Collar.  Corporate internal investigations and white collar defense are an integral part of Ms. Murrie’s practice.  She represents clients in a variety of matters including investigations involving allegations…

Michelle D. Nasser included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Michelle Nasser has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White Collar.  Before coming to Dowd Bennett, Ms. Nasser was an assistant U.S. Attorney in the Major Case, Financial Crimes, General Crimesand Violent Crimes sections of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago. …

James G. Martin named Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year”

Best Lawyers® has bestowed their top honor on Jim Martin by naming him Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in 2019 for his work in the field of Corporate Compliance Law.  This prestigious title is given to only one lawyer in each specialty and location, and is earned by…

John D. Comerford included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

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…

Jennifer S. Kingston included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Best Lawyers® has recognized Jennifer Kingston for her work in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation-Defendants.  Ms. Kingston primarily defends manufacturers in the steel, agricultural, pharmaceutical and construction equipment industries.  Best Lawyers award is based on the evaluation of a lawyer’s skill by his or her peers in…

Edward L. Dowd, Jr. included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Best Lawyers® has recognized Edward L. Dowd, Jr. for his work in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law and Criminal Defense: White Collar.  Mr. Dowd’s stellar reputation is well known throughout the St. Louis region as a former U.S. Attorney, Deputy Special Counsel on the Waco…

Elizabeth C. Carver included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Best Lawyers® has recognized Beth Carver for her work in the practice area of appellate litigation.  Beth 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 10th year that Beth…

James F. Bennett named Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year”

Best Lawyers® has bestowed their top honor on Jim Bennett by naming him Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in 2019 for his work in the field of Bet-the-Company Litigation in St. Louis.  This prestigious title is given to only one lawyer in each specialty and location, and is earned…

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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.