The Best Lawyers in America©

James G. Martin named Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year”

Best Lawyers® has bestowed their top honor on Jim Martin by naming him Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in 2019 for his work in the field of Corporate Compliance Law.  This prestigious title is given to only one lawyer in each specialty and location, and is earned by…

John D. Comerford included in the 25th 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…

Jennifer S. Kingston included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Best Lawyers® has recognized Jennifer Kingston for her work in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation-Defendants.  Ms. Kingston primarily defends manufacturers in the steel, agricultural, pharmaceutical and construction equipment industries.  Best Lawyers award is based on the evaluation of a lawyer’s skill by his or her peers in…

Edward L. Dowd, Jr. included in the 25th 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’s stellar reputation is well known throughout the St. Louis region as a former U.S. Attorney, Deputy Special Counsel on the Waco…

Elizabeth C. Carver included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Best Lawyers® has recognized Beth Carver for her work in the practice area of appellate litigation.  Beth 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 10th year that Beth…

James F. Bennett named Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year”

Best Lawyers® has bestowed their top honor on Jim Bennett by naming him Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in 2019 for his work in the field of Bet-the-Company Litigation in St. Louis.  This prestigious title is given to only one lawyer in each specialty and location, and is earned…

Gabe Gore included in the 24th 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 White-Collar Criminal Defense. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based on the evaluation of a lawyer’s aptitude by esteemed lawyers in the same geographical area and practice areas, and is a…

Best Lawyers® Honors James E. Crowe, III

Dowd Bennett partner Jim Crowe has once again been honored by his peers in the St. Louis region and is included in the 24th edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.  Mr. Crowe has been honored by Best Lawyers for his work in the practice area of Commercial Litigation…

Edward L. Dowd, Jr. named Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year”

Best Lawyers® has once again bestowed their top honor on Ed Dowd by naming him Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in 2018 for his work in the field of Corporate Compliance Law in St. Louis.  This prestigious title is given to only one lawyer in each specialty and…

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