2009 News

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Named Go-To Law Firm 

Monday, January 5, 2009 - Lashly & Baer, P.C. has been named a Go-To Law Firm for In-House Law Departments at the Top 500 Companies by American Lawyer Media's Corporate Counsel magazine. Lashly & Baer, P.C. was nominated by a Fortune 500 client in the area of litigation.

John Fox Arnold selected by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Top St. Louis Leader

February 20, 2009
Lashly & Baer attorney John Fox Arnold was selected by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Top St. Louis Leader. View article here.

Stuart J. Vogelsmeier Named 2009 FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager

Monday, March 2, 2009 - Stuart J. Vogelsmeier of Lashly & Baer, P.C. was selected as a 2009 FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager by St. Louis Magazine, in connection with his representation of health care providers and business owners.

Carl M. Markus to Speak on Behalf of the Archdiocesan Planned Giving and Endowment Council

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - Carl M. Markus spoke on behalf of the Archdiocesan Planned Giving and Endowment Council at the Holy Name of Jesus parish in North St. Louis County.

Carl M. Markus to Speak at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - Carl M. Markus will be speaking on June 19, 2009 and June 30, 2009. He will be speaking on Corporate Practice Updates at the 15 Hour Review of the Law at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.

Vivek Malik Featured at Immigration Talk at Washington University

Monday, June 22, 2009 - Vivek Malik was chosen to be a panelist at Washington University Office of International Students and Scholars Immigration Talk on June 22, 2009.

Margaret Scavotto Featured in Volunteer Spotlight at Washington University

Summer 2009 - Margaret Scavotto was featured in the Washington University Alumni Volunteer Spotlight for her efforts to contribute and stay connected to Washington University.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Announces Nancy R. Vidal Named Partner

Thursday, July 16, 2009 - The law firm of Lashly & Baer, P.C. announces that Nancy R. Vidal has been named partner. Ms. Vidal has been with the firm since 2005, and her primary practice includes defending health care providers and health care institutions in medical malpractice litigation. She holds a JD and Health Law Certificate from Saint Louis University, a Masters of Science degree from the University of California, and a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, magna cum laude, from Saint Louis University.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Named one of the Best Law Firms for 2009/2010 by Small Business Monthly

St. Louis Small Business Monthly has named Lashly & Baer, P.C. one of the Best Law Firms in 2009.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Acknowledged by American Bar Association for Continued Support

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - Lashly & Baer, P.C. has been recognized by the American Bar Association for making the ABA membership a top priority.

Six Lashly & Baer, P.C. Lawyers Recognized Super Lawyers - Corporate Counsel Edition

September/October 2009 - Margaret M. Mooney has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers - Corporate Counsel Edition for Civil Litigation Defense. In addition, Judith C. Brostron, Kenneth C. Brostron, Stephen G. Reuter, Michael J. Smith, and Wendy J. Wolf have been selected for Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice. Inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers indicates those lawyers who were nominated by their peers as being in the top 5% of Missouri and Kansas lawyers.

E-Verification Federal Contractor Rule

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - All federal contractors are required to enroll and use E-Verify starting September 8, 2009. The E-Verification is mandatory for all new hires and existing employees who work on federal contracts. This rule is also applicable to federal subcontractors. Any federal prime contract over $100,000 and any federal subcontract over $3,000 worth of services or construction project will require E-Verification of employees. Federal companies participating in the E-Verify program for the first time will have 90 calendar days from enrollment instead of 30 days as initially proposed to begin using the system for new and existing employees. The final rule also provides a longer period after this initial enrollment period of 30 calendar days instead of 3 business days for contractors to initiate verification of existing employees who have not previously gone through the E-Verify system when they are newly assigned to a covered federal contract. To learn more, go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify or contact Vivek Malik at (314) 621-2939.

Vivek Malik to Present at "Immigration, Taxation & Business" Seminar

Vivek Malik was chosen to present at the "Immigration, Taxation & Business" seminar on Thursday, October 8, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Clayton in Clayton, Missouri. The panel presentation covers topics from E-Verify for state actors and contractors, to felony penalties for employers accused of "harboring" unauthorized workers.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Adds Two New Associates

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - David A. Doellman and Shontaia J. Riley have joined Lashly & Baer, P.C. as associates. Doellman holds a JD from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and practices in the area of business law and litigation. He is a 2006 graduate of Truman State University, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, and a Minor in Psychology and Justice Systems. Riley holds a JD and a Certificate of Health Law from the Saint Louis University School of Law and practices in the area of litigation and family law. She is a 2004 graduate of Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Journalism.

Allison S. Lee and Matthew S. McBride Named Up & Coming Lawyers

Monday, September 28, 2009 - Allison S. Lee and Matthew S. McBride have been selected as Missouri Lawyer's Weekly Up & Coming Lawyers for standing out for their dedication to learning, teaching and improving their communities. Awards presentation will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at The Champion Club at Busch Stadium.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. teams with Servpro to Support Backstoppers

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - Lashly & Baer, P.C. was a sponsor of the 1st Annual Servpro Golf Tournament to Benefit the Backstoppers on October 12, 2009 at Old Hickory Golf Club, which raised over $10,000 to benefit Backstoppers. "Servpro was honored to support Backstoppers," said Servpro of West Kirkwood/Sunset Hills/Fention/South Ballwin owner Jeff Chestnas. "Backstoppers are there for the families who have lost loved ones. These men and women put their lives on the line every day to serve our community. We want to support these families," Chestnas added. "Our business partners like Lashly & Baer, P.C. helped make this tournament a success," said Sandy Chestnas, owner of Servpro of West Kirkwood/Sunset Hills/Fenton/South Ballwin. "We are grateful for their support."

Servpro is the nation's leading provider of emergency clean-up and restoration services. Lashly & Baer, P.C. partners, Stuart J. Vogelsmeier and Timm W. Schowalter, provide legal services to Servpro of West Kirkwood/Sunset Hills/Fention/South Ballwin.

Two Lashly & Baer attorneys will be presenting on Social-Networking Websites

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - James C. Hetlage and Kathryn B. Forster will be presenting "Social-Networking Websites in the Workplace: What's Legal; What's Not" at the Missouri School Boards' Association Annual Convention in Osage Beach, Missouri from October 22 - 25, 2009.  The MSBA Annual Convention is the largest annual gathering of public school policymakers in Missouri.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Lawyers Selected as 2009 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and 2009 Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars

Monday, November 2, 2009 - 2009 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers has selected eight Lashly & Baer, P.C. lawyers, who were nominated by their peers, as being in the top 5% of Missouri and Kansas lawyers. They are John Fox Arnold, Kenneth C. Brostron, Kevin L. Fritz, Stefan J. Glynias, James C. Hetlage, Stephen G. Reuter, Michael J. Smith and Richard D. Watters. 2009 Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars has selected Kathryn B. Forster and Jennifer A. Tyus as top young lawyers in Missouri and Kansas.

Midsize law firms find opportunity in recession

Friday, October 16, 2009 - Kenneth C. Brostron was quoted in the St. Louis Business Journal as saying, "I was told several years ago that there was no place for a midsized firm, I didn't agree with that then and still don't. Our net number of lawyers has gone up in the last couple of years." Article can be viewed by subscribers at here.

Kevin L. Fritz and Patrick E. Foppe of Lashly & Baer, P.C. Settle Case for $16 Million

Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Defendants involved in the production of the Brett Michael's "Rock of Love Bus" series televised on MTV and VH-1 paid William and Colleen Wiley $16,000,000.00 in a recent St. Clair County, Illinois settlement. The case arose from a September 26, 2008 accident involving a crew member of 51 Minds Entertainment, LLC, a Hollywood production company, who fell asleep and crossed the southbound lanes of I-57 near West Frankfort, Illinois. The accident left the Wileys of Tallahassee, Florida seriously injured. The driver did not possess a valid driver's license and tested positive for marijuana use after the accident. The Wiley's had sought punitive damages against the driver's employer for wrongfully retaining and supervising the driver. The Wileys were represented by Kevin L. Fritz, Patrick E. Foppe and Lashly & Baer, P.C., which has offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Belleville, Illinois.

Three Lashly & Baer, P.C. Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - The law firm of Lashly & Baer, P.C. is proud to announce that John Fox Arnold (Corporate Law), Kenneth C. Brostron (Medical Malpractice Law; Personal Injury Litigation); and Richard D. Watters (Health Care Law) have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Clients Recognized for Ultrasound Imaging With Smartphone

Lashly & Baer, P.C. clients, William D. Richard and David Zar, have been recognized for their development of coupling USB-based ultrasound probe technology with a smartphone. This portable ultrasound probe technology can be used by medical personnel in remote areas of developing countries. Richard, Associate Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at Washington University developed the lower-power probe electronics design. Zar, Research Associate in Computer Science and Engineering at Washington University, wrote the phone software and firmware for the probe. Richard and Zar have been recognized in the Fall Washington University Magazine, http://magazine.wustl.edu/Fall09/Frontrunners.html, and have appeared on CNBC, http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1122557312?play=1.

Lashly & Baer partner, Stuart J. Vogelsmeier, represents Mr. Richard and Mr. Zar.

Certificate of Need Obtained For A Hybrid Endovascular Suite With A Three-Dimensional Neurological Biplane

Monday, November 16, 2009 - Attorneys Richard D. Watters and Margaret Scavotto of Lashly & Baer, P.C. obtained a certificate of need from the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee, which will enable Saint Francis Medical Center to build a hybrid endovascular suite with a three-dimensional neurological biplane. This suite will enable Saint Francis Medical Center to provide life-saving minimally invasive procedures to patients in rural Missouri who suffer an aneurysm.

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 physician while the plaintiff was a patient at the hospital. The Court determined that the doctor’s actions did not “arise out of patient care,” therefore, the 1-year statute of limitations rather than the longer 2-year statute of limitations of the amended statute applied to the public entity hospital. 

Lashly & Baer partner, Judith C. Brostron, won the appeal on dismissal.