commercial litigation

Jun 4, 2026

COA reverses dismissal of tow company’s breach of contract claim

Missouri's Western District ruled that a towing contract was a written promise to pay, allowing a breach of contract claim to proceed.

Jun 3, 2026

St. Louis attorney notches six-figure win in business case against investment giant

In a David and Goliath-style showdown, one attorney and his client obtained a six-figure win against a leading global investment firm with a table of lawyers and paralegals

Jun 6, 2025

Nonparties can’t appeal consent judgment

Nonparties to operating agreements regarding marijuana dispensaries lack standing to challenge a consent judgment between parties in the agreements, the Eastern District ruled.

Sep 13, 2009

Life after the big firm

Commercial litigators exit Husch over client conflicts

Two Husch Blackwell Sanders partners kicked into high gear their plan to start their own firm after conflicts forced them to give up potential cases. Commercial litigator Geoffrey Gerber on Sept. 1 joined former Husch Blackwell recruiting vice-chairman Pete Salsich III at The BrickHouse Law Group office in Lafayette Square.

Feb 23, 2009

Up & Coming Lawyers: Todd Bartels, 39

* Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, shareholder * University of Missouri-Columbia * Commercial litigation Todd Bartels’ case files read like a “Who’s Who” of major commercial entities. He has worked on […]

Feb 23, 2009

Up & Coming Lawyers: Jason Grill, 28

* Holtsclaw & Kendall, associate * University of Missouri-Columbia * FELA, Transportation Law, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Jason Grill built a practice with his father, run for office twice and […]

Feb 20, 2009

Up & Coming Lawyers: Justin Johnston, 33

* Wyrsch Hobbs & Mirakian, shareholder * University of Missouri-Kansas City * Criminal, Business and Commercial Litigation John Justin Johnston’s proudest moment in his profession is a pro bono case […]

Feb 20, 2009

Up & Coming Lawyers: Brandon J.B. Boulware, 32

* Rouse Hendricks German May, associate * American University * Commercial Litigation Brandon J.B. Boulware represents numerous clients in large complex cases, including a former chief financial officer of the […]