For the 10th consecutive year, Best Lawyers® has acknowledged James F. Bennett in their 22nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. This marks the 10th year that Mr. Bennett has been named in the field of Commercial Litigation and the 1st year he has been chosen for his…
James F. Bennett has been elected to serve a four-year term on the American Inns of Court Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The American Inns of Court is an organization of legal professionals from all levels (students, professors, lawyers and judges) who are committed to maintaining appropriate professional and ethical…
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…
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 partner Jim Bennett, 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. Bennett was recognized for his work in the field of Business Litigation. In addition, Mr. Bennett was…
Dowd Bennett partner Jim Bennett, is one of the five Dowd Bennett partners selected by their peers for inclusion in the 21st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Mr. Bennett was recognized by Best Lawyers® for his excellent work in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. This marks…
Chambers & Partners has included Dowd Bennett in their 2014 USA list of best law firms. The firm as a whole was ranked in the area of Litigation: General Commercial, while partners Ed Dowd and Jim Bennett were individually named in practice areas. Ed Dowd was recognized for his…
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.