Dowd Bennett, founded by Ed Dowd and Jim Bennett in 2006 has topped the St. Louis Business Journal’s corporate philanthropists list for small companies for the fourth year in a row. In 2020, the law firm contributed more than $870,000 to the St. Louis region through cash and in-kind…
Dowd Bennett associate Milton Wilkins has been named as a “Top 40 under 40” attorney in Missouri by the National Black Lawyers, a recognition given by invitation only to African American lawyers from across the country based on their superior qualifications, reputation for providing excellent legal representation, and professional leadership. The…
Four Dowd Bennett attorneys have been named to the 2020 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list as “Rising Stars” which consists of no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in its category. In addition to an intensive selection process, the attorneys must be 40 years old or younger, or…
Nine Dowd Bennett attorneys have been selected to the 2020 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers in a variety of fields. The selection process, by which no more than five percent of attorneys are recognized in each state, includes independent…
Dowd Bennett is proud to be included in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2021 “Best Law Firms” in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area: Tier One rankings: Bet-the Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law and Criminal Defense-White Collar Tier Two rankings: Appellate Practice and Corporate Governance Law…
Dowd Bennett partner Caitlin O’Connell was among 50 attorneys honored around the state who are being recognized for their professional excellence while making a positive impact on their profession and communities. For more about Caitlin’s recognition, please see the following link: Missouri Lawyers Media – Caitlin E. O’Connell
For the third consecutive year the St. Louis Business Journal has recognized Dowd Bennett as the most philanthropic small company (employs less than 100 people). Dowd Bennett has given to over 60 organizations including the Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis, Komen Missouri, St. Louis Fashion Fund…
Dowd Bennett partner Gabriel Gore was named the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Civic Leader and was recognized with other honorees with a virtual awards event on September 29. Gabe has used his leadership skills in the key areas of diversity and inclusion on a number…
Ed Dowd was honored as an ICON by Missouri Lawyers Media along with 25 other distinguished individuals in a virtual award ceremony on September 24, 2020. Dowd Bennett was proud to serve as the presenting sponsor of the event. Ed was also privileged to participate in a video tribute…
Best Lawyers® has recognized Jim Martin for his work in a number of practice areas including Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law, Corporate Governance Law and Criminal Defense: White Collar. Mr. Martin who was a former U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Missouri and a federal prosecutor before that,…
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.