Robert D. Blitz – Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch
It’s not easy to sustain a 46-year law career when you have Bob Blitz’s work ethic. It’s not the kind of career that lends itself to the repetitive or routine. “What you need,” Blitz said, “are cases that cause you breathless moments.” Blitz, one of the founding members of the St. Louis firm Blitz, Bardgett […]
Judge favors widow in real estate magnate’s will dispute
A St. Louis County judge upheld a version of real estate magnate Robert Kaplan’s trust that left tens of millions of dollars in assets to his widow.
Bob Blitz named to St. Louis County executive transition team
St. Louis County Executive-Elect Steve Stenger has named Blitz Bardgett & Deutsch member Bob Blitz to serve as vice chair of the 19-member transition team.
Attorneys find profitable niche in consumer law
Ten years ago, Joplin attorney Ed Hershewe wouldn’t give a possible consumer fraud suit a second glance. He was a straight personal injury attorney who raked in millions for plaintiffs across Missouri. But six months ago, Hershewe started noticing attorneys in other states were pursuing fraud actions and getting good results: big money from big […]
St. Peters held liable for selling quarry land
Twenty years ago, when the Quarry Holding Company sold land to the St. Peters for $1 it expected to make a lot more. A judge ruled last week that the city breached its contract when it did not pay the quarry a percentage of the profits. The amount of the judgment against the city and […]
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