Partner Rebecca McLaughlin was recognized at the Annual Women’s Justice Awards in the area of Litigation Practitioner. The event, hosted by Missouri Lawyers Media, honors women across Missouri who demonstrate excellence, leadership, integrity and service in the legal profession. “We are thrilled to see Becky receive this honor,” said…
The St. Louis Business Journal has once again recognized Dowd Bennett as the region’s most philanthropic small company. The firm received the honor at an April 16 breakfast where founding partner Ed Dowd accepted the award on behalf of the firm. Since its founding in 2006, Dowd Bennett has…
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…
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…
Best Law Firms (as ranked by Best Lawyers®) has recognized Dowd Bennett as a St. Louis Metropolitan Tier 1 Firm in the following categories: Appellate Practice Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Corporate Compliance Law Corporate Governance Law Criminal Defense: White-Collar Government Relations Practice Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants Best Law Firms…
Benchmark Litigation has recognized 10 Dowd Bennett Attorneys in its 2026 edition. The attorneys, Ben Barnes, Jim Bennett, John Comerford, Stacy Connelly, Ed Dowd, Megan Heinsz, Matt Johnson, Michelle Nasser, Adam Simon and Milton Wilkins are described as litigators who are highly regarded by both clients and peers for…
BTI Consulting Group has named Dowd Bennett a standout in litigation based on feedback from corporate counsel and legal decision makers among other factors. According to BTI, this recognition is prompted by: Client feedback Status as a top-tier firm Focus on client needs Expertise and performance BTI, a strategic…
BTI Consulting Group has named Dowd Bennett as one of the 98 Most Feared Law Firms in the category of “Intimidating Opponents.” Some of the attributes of a feared law firm are: • Smarter strategies others miss or didn’t think of • Stunningly prepared for every eventuality • Pivot…
Dowd Bennett is proud that four attorneys have been recognized as Ones to Watch® by Best Lawyers in America. St. Louis, MO Partner, Philip Cantwell Commercial Litigation Partner, Arsenio Mims Criminal Defense: White Collar Entertainment and Sports Law Product Liability Litigation—Defendants Partner, Milton Wilkins Commercial Litigation Corporate Law Criminal…
Best Lawyers®, a nationally recognized, peer-based evaluation of a lawyer’s skill in his or her same geographical and practice area, has recognized 11 Dowd Bennett attorneys in its 32nd edition. The attorneys and practice area(s) are listed below. Partner, James F. Bennett Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Health Care Law…
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.