Dowd Bennett is proud that two of its attorneys have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®. The criteria for this recognition includes peer-evaluation surveys, career standing and data analysis which “calculates aggregate scores based on millions of confidential evaluations, isolating the lawyer with the absolute…
Congratulations to our attorneys who have been recognized as Ones to Watch® by Best Lawyers in America. Partner Phil Cantwell Commercial Litigation Partner Milton Wilkins Commercial Litigation Corporate Law Criminal Defense: White-Collar Partner Ben Barnes (Dallas Office) Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Litigation Litigation-Bankruptcy
Best Lawyers®, a nationally recognized, peer-based evaluation has recognized 10 Dowd Bennett attorneys in numerous practice areas. Partner Jim Bennett Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Health Care Law Qui Tam Law Partner Beth Carver Appellate Practice Partner John Comerford Commercial Litigation Partner Ed Dowd Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Corporate Compliance…
Benchmark Litigation, a premier legal directory that focuses strictly on dispute resolution, has named Ben Barnes and Adam Simon as part of its 40 & Under List. This list recognizes “emerging, high-achieving” talent within the litigation community. “We are proud that Ben and Adam have been honored by the…
For the sixth consecutive year, the 2026 Chambers USA Guide has recognized Dowd Bennett in the Band 1 category in two practice areas: Missouri: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Litigation: General Commercial Chambers is widely recognized as one of the most respected research and analytics organizations in the…
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…
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.