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In the Lead: Up & Coming Law Firms 2026
In this special feature, Missouri Lawyers Media looks at some of the new law firms in Missouri that are making waves in the legal profession.
Gateway Employment Law
Robert L. Ortbals Jr. and Katie M. Rhoten, member-owners of Gateway Employment Law, launched their firm in 2024 to protect employees who have been mistreated by their employers.
Bartosiak Makepeace
Bartosiak Makepeace is a specialized law firm founded by partners who recognized an opportunity to serve healthcare clients through focused, vertically integrated legal services.
Downey Law Group
Michael Downey, founder of Downey Law Group, established his specialized practice in February 2015 to focus on legal ethics, lawyer discipline defense and the law of lawyering.
Gunn | Slater
Gunn | Slater was founded by Amy Gunn and Erica Slater, trial attorneys representing individuals in medical malpractice, product liability and motor vehicle crash cases.
Ott Law Firm
Joseph R. Ott, founder and managing attorney of Ott Law Firm, has built a thriving legal practice specializing in civil litigation, personal injury, business law and entertainment law since establishing his St. Louis-area firm in 2017.
Preuss | Foster Law
Thomas Preuss founded Preuss | Foster Law five years ago to advocate for individuals wronged by corporations and insurance companies.
The Stockenberg Law Firm
Richard A. Stockenberg, founder of The Stockenberg Law Firm, established his boutique practice in 2019 to serve the construction industry across Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and beyond.
True Estate Planning
Kelly Spann, owner of True Estate Planning, founded her firm in 2023 to make estate planning accessible and affordable for middle-class and lower-income families.
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