Missouri Lawyers Awards 2025: Honorees, publisher’s letter

The two largest plaintiff’s verdicts in Missouri for 2024 were cited by the American Tort Reform Association’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” report as the reason Missouri moved from No. 8 to No. 7 on its annual list, released last December. But for the attorneys who handled those two cases, the large jury verdicts were meant to send a message to large corporations that juries found liable for catastrophic injuries in one case and two deaths in the other case.

Missouri Lawyers Media took a long look back at this incredible year to not only identify those gladiators who marked big verdict and settlement wins for their clients in 2024, but those whose actions in and out of the courtroom have had — or will have — significant impact on the profession.

The attorneys we recognize all carry the hallmarks of tremendous purpose and vision.

Of accomplishment and impact.

Nominations for these awards were submitted from across the state and from a wealth of resources. The nominations alone are a testament to the great work practiced day in and day out by so many dedicated men and women. But in selecting the honorees, we witness the ripple effect of their work as well. In addition to the profession, these lawyers make a commitment to their communities, however they define that.

They are leaders, not followers. They understand and demonstrate that service to their communities isn’t a byproduct of success; in fact, success is a byproduct of service.

On behalf of everyone at Missouri Lawyers Media, I extend our sincerest congratulations to the 2024 Missouri Lawyers Awards honorees. We are proud to be a part of this recognition and grateful to those honored this year.