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J. Thaddeus Eckenrode, Eckenrode-Bauman

Staff Report//April 8, 2026//

J. Thaddeus Eckenrode

J. Thaddeus Eckenrode, Eckenrode-Bauman

Staff Report//April 8, 2026//

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Partner/Senior Trial Attorney, St. Louis

J. Thaddeus Eckenrode began his career as a Franklin County prosecutor before joining a civil insurance defense practice, where medical malpractice quickly became his focus — a specialization he has maintained for 40 of his 43 years in practice.

He is known for his volume of trial work in medical negligence and correctional medical defense, having tried more than 100 cases across Missouri, federal court and Illinois. His clients include Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Corizon and Esse Health.

Eckenrode said the cases are “almost always interesting, and usually present unique issues and facts.” A past chair of the CLM Medical Liability Subcommittee, he speaks frequently at MoBar, DRI and CLM and has published in several industry publications. 


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