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In the Lead: Legacy Law Firms 2026
Staff Report//April 10, 2026//
Missouri’s legal landscape is a testament to endurance, wisdom and generational commitment. In this special feature, we shine a spotlight on law firms that have not merely survived but thrived for 25 years or more — true pillars of the state’s legal community.
These Legacy Law Firms represent more than institutional memory; they are living repositories of legal expertise, navigating complex legal terrains with a depth of understanding that can only be cultivated through decades of dedicated practice.
From Kansas City to St. Louis, from small towns to metropolitan centers, these firms have weathered economic shifts, technological transformations and evolving legal landscapes while maintaining their core commitment to justice and client service.
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs
Trailblazing Women-Owned Law Firm: 27 Years of Excellence in Litigation and Defense
Cofman Townsley
Five Decades of Dedicated Advocacy
Dysart Taylor
Nine Decades of Client-Centered Legal Service
Evans & Dixon, LLC
A Legacy of Legal Excellence
Husch Blackwell
A Century of Legal Innovation
Langdon & Emison
A Legacy of Plaintiff Advocacy
Lashly & Baer
A Century of Legal Excellence in St. Louis
O’Brien Law Firm
Champions of Justice: 26 Years of Dedicated Advocacy
Thompson Coburn
A Legacy of Legal Excellence
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