William S. Thomas, Gausnell, O’Keefe & Thomas
Longtime Gridiron writer, director and performer Bill Thomas represents design professionals — architects, engineers and surveyors — in construction litigation and arbitration.
W. Dudley McCarter, Behr, McCarter & Neely
Dudley McCarter is a founding member of the trial firm he helped establish in 1992.
Thomas P. Hohenstein, Polsinelli
Thomas Hohenstein is a member of Polsinelli's real estate and financial services department, where he has built a practice spanning more than 30 years.
Steven M. Cockriel, Cockriel & Christofferson
Steven Cockriel is the managing partner of the construction law firm he has led since its founding in 1997.
Steve Becker, BCLP
Steve Becker handles complex construction and development transactions, practicing across the country and abroad.
Stephen B. Sutton, Lathrop GPM
Stephen Sutton began his legal career clerking for Judge David J. Dixon, chief judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals Western District.
Scott Long, Long & Robinson
Scott Long co-founded Long & Robinson in Kansas City in 2014 alongside fellow construction attorney Burke Robinson.
Ross A. Boden, Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard
Ross Boden focuses on construction and employment litigation and said his affinity for the field runs deeper than the law itself: "I am fascinated by construction and really enjoy being involved in the industry."
Phil Christofferson, Cockriel & Christofferson
Phil Christofferson is a St. Louis attorney with 28 years of experience in construction law and commercial litigation.
Michael S. Cargnel, Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Mike Cargnel co-chairs the business litigation practice group at Shook. A
Michael D. Textor, Kutak Rock
Michael Textor’s connection to the construction industry began in childhood, moving frequently as his contractor father took on new projects across the country.
Marjorie M. Lewis, Evans & Dixon
Marjorie Lewis brings decades of experience to construction, real estate, employment, business and civil litigation.
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