Andrew (Andy) G. Toennies has fifteen years of litigation experience representing individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters. Mr. Toennies focuses his practices in the areas of personal injury, premises liability, commercial litigation, real estate, and professional negligence. He has significant trial experience as he has tried over 40 cases in Missouri and Illinois. Mr. Toennies is a St. Louis, Missouri and Metro East Illinois personal injury lawyer who has tried cases in St. Louis County, the City of St. Louis, Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, Clinton County, Bond County, Washington County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County. He has extensive experience in all areas of personal injury law including auto accidents, slip and falls, boat accidents, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, lead poisoning, broken bones, car accidents, animal bites, workers' compensation, and motor vehicle accidents. In addition, Mr. Toennies represents developers, contractors, and individuals in all types of real estate, contract and development matters including litigation.  

Primary Practice Areas

• Personal Injury
• Premises Liability
• Commercial Litigation
• Real Estate
• Professional Negligence

Bar Admissions

• United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 2001
• United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 1994
• Supreme Court of Missouri, 1993
• Supreme Court of Illinois, 1993

Education and Academic Honors

• J.D., Ohio Northern University School of Law, 1992
• B.A., Maryville University, 1988 

Representative Clients

• St. Louis Cardinals
• Gateway Roofing Supply, Inc.
• Professional Builders, Inc.
• Pro Forma Eagle Premier
• Jamar Properties

Representative Reported Cases

• $533,118.82 workers’ compensation settlement – Missouri (March 2008)
• Defense verdict on behalf of the St. Louis Cardinals - the City of St. Louis (November 2007)
• $10,000 plaintiff's verdict - St. Louis County (May 2007)
• $495,000 settlement in a vehicular collision - Miller County, Missouri (October 2006)
• Defense verdict on behalf of the St. Louis Cardinals  regarding an assault and battery case - City of St. Louis, Missouri (January 2006)
• In the Matter of Myrtle Dunn, 181 S.W.3d 601 (2006)
• $800,000 settlement - Cole County, Missouri (2005)
• In the Matter of Steven Prye, 169 S.W.3d 116 (2005)
• $150,000 jury verdict - Clinton County, Illinois (2004)
• $412,500 settlement mediation - Madison County, Illinois (2004)

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• The Missouri Bar
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
• Illinois State Bar Association
• St. Clair County Bar Association
• Business Network International (Belleville, IL Chapter)
  President, 2007-Present

Employment

• Lashly & Baer, P.C.
  Member, 2006-Present
  Associate, 2004-2006
• Brown & Crouppen
  Associate, 1996-2004
• Reed, Bruhn & Wrangler, P.C.
  Associate 1995-1996
• Neubauer & Associates
  Associate, 1993-1995
• Rosen & Associates
  Associate, 1992-1993