Jacob Lashly knew that at the core of every case was the client. On each case, he worried about only two things; the client’s best interest - and the law. The client’s goals became his goals, and the firm worked tirelessly to find the most efficient and cost-effective solution to each legal issue.

“Clients want answers and action, not memos and opinion papers.”

Since 1912 we’ve added attorneys and developed practice areas; but that simple philosophy has never changed. We were built on a strong foundation of service, and today we remain committed to providing our clients with clear and steady counsel for swift resolution, and just results.

 

Illinois Extinguishes Limits on Noneconomic Damages

On February 4, 2010, the Illinois Supreme Court again held that noneconomic damages caps are unconstitutional in the State of Illinois. Click here to learn more about the Illinois ruling or pending Missouri case.

James C. Hetlage and Michael D. Regan of Lashly & Baer, P.C. Settle Condemnation Case for $410,000

January 25, 2010 – The Missouri Highways and Transportation paid Lashly & Baer’s clients $410,000 for the acquisition of approximately seven acres of flood plain land for the expansion of Highway 141 in St. Louis County, Missouri. The Department of Transportation had originally offered the  Read more...

Obtained Five Certificates of Need from the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee:

On January 11, 2010, attorneys Richard D. Watters and Margaret Scavotto of Lashly & Baer, P.C. obtained 5 certificates of need from the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee:Flint Hill Care and Rehabilitation Center received approval to build a 240 bed skilled nursing facility in St. Charles  Read more...

Making the Case for Uniform Law in Missouri

An article written by John Fox Arnold, “Making the Case for Uniform Law in Missouri,” was published in the December 2009 issue of the St. Louis Bar Journal.  Mr. Arnold has represented Missouri in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws since 1973.  During his  Read more...

Judith C. Brostron Wins Appeal on Dismissal of Illinois Public Entity Hospital

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - In a matter of first impression (Kristin Kaufmann v. Jersey Community Hospital, et al.), the Appellate Court considered the interpretation of the statute of limitations applicable to public entity hospitals. The case involved alleged sexual assault by a  Read more...