Patrick E. Foppe
Attorney at Law
314-436-8312
Primary Practice Areas
Bar Admissions
United States District Court, Western District of Missouri, 2009
United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 2005
United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 2004
Supreme Court of Missouri, 2005
Supreme Court of Illinois, 2004
Associations
American Bar Association
The Missouri Bar
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Illinois State Bar Association
Madison County Bar Association
St. Clair County Bar Association
River City Professionals
Education & Academic Honors
J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law, 2004
B.S., summa cum laude, International Business, Saint Louis University, 2001
Saint Louis University Law Journal, Staff Editor, 2002-2003
Jessup Moot Competitive Moot Court, competitor and team captain, 2002-2004
Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honor Society
Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Honor Society
Employment History
Lashly & Baer, P.C.
Associate, 2008-Present
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen
Associate, 2004-2008
Law Clerk, 2003-2004
Patrick E. Foppe
Patrick E. Foppe practices civil litigation and is experienced in representing major corporate clients, insurance companies and individuals in high-exposure cases in Illinois and Missouri. He handles complex claims involving tractor-trailer accidents, wrongful death, asbestos-related injuries, product liability, personal injury, consumer fraud, premises liability and general negligence.
He engages in transportation-related matters including cargo and contract disputes. He also appears regularly in state and federal court and has successfully tried cases in both. His past accomplishments include successful representation of manufacturers in consumer fraud actions, those who suffered catastrophic injuries, owners in product liability actions involving asbestos and welding rod fumes, and trucking companies involved in fatal accidents.
Patrick earned his J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law.
Gainey Transportation Services, Inc.
Mayflower Transit, L.L.C.
Lincoln General Insurance Company
Overnite Transportation
Smithway Transportation
Trans Advantage, Inc.
UniGroup, Inc.
United Van Lines, L.L.C.
UPS Freight
Vanliner Insurance Company
Ann Knef, "Rock of Love Bus' suit settles for $16 million," The Madison County and St. Clair County Record, October 15, 2009
Co-author, "10th Circuit Court of Appeals Aligns Itself With The Majority Of Appellate Circuits On An Important MCS-90 Issues," USLAW Network, Inc. Transportation E-Brief, September 10, 2009
Co-author, “Theft Claims on The Rise in the Transportation Industry, But Remedial Measures Pose Challenges,” USLAW Network, Inc. Transportation E-Brief, June 1, 2009
Co-author, “FMCSA Touphen’s Safety Requirements for New Commercial Truck and Bus Companies,” USLAW Network, Inc. Transportation E-Brief, January 19, 2009
Co-author, “Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Makes No Change in Hours of Service Rule,” USLAW Network, Inc. Transportation E-Brief, December 8, 2008
Steve Gonzales, "Class action against world's largest diamond miner certified in Madison County," The Madison County Record, July 27, 2005
Saint Louis University School of Law
Coach, Jessup Competitive Moot Court Team, 2005-Present
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