Recognition

Gabriel E. Gore included in the 27th 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 numerous jury trials to verdict, including cases involving breach of contract, securities fraud, employment and property damage claims.  This is the fifth year Mr.…

Elizabeth C. Carver included in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Best Lawyers® has recognized Beth Carver for her work in the practice area of Appellate Litigation.  Ms. Carver 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 12th year that…

John D. Comerford included in the 27th 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 a…

Edward L. Dowd, Jr. included in the 27th 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 has also received “Lawyer of the Year” honors in the category of Corporate Compliance Law in 2016, 2018 and 2020.  Mr.…

Eleven Dowd Bennett Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®

Dowd Bennett is proud to announce that 11 attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in its 2021 survey.  “While we are confident in the consistently excellent work done by our lawyers, it is meaningful that they have been recognized by their peers,” said founding partner Jim Bennett.  Bennett,…

Dowd Bennett Paralegal Receives Unsung Legal Heroes Award

Dowd Bennett paralegal Linda Williams was a recipient of the Missouri Lawyers’ Weekly Unsung Legal Heroes Award.  Linda, who joined the firm in 2016, was awarded for many things including her professionalism, tireless work ethic, ceaseless upbeat attitude and a willingness to put client and attorney needs ahead of…

Dowd Bennett Wins Second Consecutive Corporate Philanthropy Award

For the second consecutive year Dowd Bennett won the St. Louis Business Journal’s small company corporate philanthropy award. Dowd Bennett has given to over 50 organizations including the St. Louis Bar Foundation, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Komen Missouri and ALSA. Combining financial contributions with in-kind pro bono work,…

James G. Martin honored by Super Lawyers

Jim Martin has been recognized by Super Lawyers in Missouri & Kansas in the area of Criminal Defense:  White Collar.  This is the 12th year Jim has received this honor which involves a multiphase selection process including peer nominations along with independent research.  Jim’s practice focuses on defending corporations…

Matthew K. Crane receives second Super Lawyers “Rising Star” recognition

For the second consecutive year, Matt Crane has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in Missouri & Kansas in the area of Business Litigation.  Super Lawyers involves a multiphase selection process including peer nominations along with independent research.  Additionally, Rising Stars must be 40 years of…

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