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Dowd Bennett Attorneys Recognized at Annual Missouri Lawyers Awards

Three Dowd Bennett attorneys were recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media at its annual Missouri Lawyers Awards today. Founding Partner Jim Bennett was recognized as a Legal Champion which is “awarded to plaintiffs or defense lawyers, not based on the size of verdicts, but the importance of the principle or…

Bennett and Carver Chosen Once Again as Top Appellate Attorneys

Missouri Lawyers Media has recognized Jim Bennett and Beth Carver as Top Appellate Attorneys in Missouri.  This is the sixth consecutive year that Carver has been recognized and the second consecutive year for Bennett.  Both have extensive experience in the area of appellate law. “Jim and Beth are among…

Arsenio L. Mims recognized for Diversity and Inclusion Work

Dowd Bennett partner was recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media (MLM) as a leader in the area diversity and inclusion.  As an editor from MLM wrote: “Arsenio…has dedicated his career to advancing diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. During the 2020-2021 Bar Year, he was appointed to the Missouri…

Michael Gans Honored as ICON by Missouri Lawyers Media

Michael Gans, Of Counsel at Dowd Bennett, was honored as a Missouri Lawyers Media ICON along with 21 other lawyers and judges at the Missouri Athletic Club today. The award is given to distinguished men and women over age 60 who have had “exemplary careers and longstanding commitment to…

Nixon and Carver Chosen as Top Appellate Attorneys for Fourth Consecutive Year

Dowd Bennett partners Governor Jay Nixon and Elizabeth Carver have been selected as two of the top 30 appellate attorneys in Missouri by Missouri Lawyers Media. This is the fourth consecutive year that Nixon and Carver have been selected for the annual MLM POWER List for Appellate Attorneys. “These…

Arsenio L. Mims Named to Inaugural POWER List By Missouri Lawyers Media

Dowd Bennett partner Arsenio L. Mims was named to the inaugural POWER list for Top Sports and Entertainment attorneys.  The recognition, bestowed by Missouri Lawyers Media, recognizes, “Attorneys practices include intellectual property, employment, contracts, real estate and constitutional law as they advise and represent athletes and artists alike.” …

Dowd Bennett Named One of Top 20 Law Firms in Missouri

In its latest publication, Missouri Lawyers Media named Dowd Bennett one of the top 20 law firms in the state.  MLM cited the firm’s roster of former elected and appointed officials from both sides of the aisle as unique and impactful.  This list includes a former Missouri governor, a…

Milton Wilkins Recognized as a 2022 Up & Coming Lawyer

Dowd Bennett associate Milton Wilkins has been named a 2022 “Up & Coming” Lawyer by Missouri Lawyers Media.  The distinguished award honors lawyers under the age of 40 or in their first 10 years of practice who “demonstrate professional excellence while making a positive impact on their profession and…

Megan Heinsz Honored by Missouri Lawyers Media

Dowd Bennett partner Megan Heinsz was honored by Missouri Lawyers Media with a Women’s Justice Award in the area of litigation. The award was given at an in-person dinner on October 21 at the Four Seasons. “I am honored to be recognized alongside so many talented and hard-working women,”…

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