Attorney Julie Z. Devine was chosen as the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis’ October Pro Bono Volunteer of the month. Julie is active in the St. Louis community and has also taken on a leadership role to support the Lashly & Baer Pro Bono Pledge. Congratulations Julie on this honor. To read the full article in St. Louis Lawyer magazine, CLICK HERE.
Attorneys Michael R. Barth and Richard W. Hill successfully defended a Lashly & Baer health care client. Less than one month ago, the Missouri Medicaid Fraud Unit alleged that there was evidence that Lashly & Baer’s client was engaged in billing fraud. Missouri Medicaid then issued a decision under which the client’s payments from Missouri Medicaid would be suspended from and after September 3, 2020. Given that Medicaid accounts for over 20% of the Read more
On April 1, 2020, the Department of Labor issued temporary regulations that provide further information about the scope and interpretation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA is the new federal law that includes, among other things: 1) the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA), providing certain employees up to 80 hours of paid sick leave, and 2) the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA), which permits certain employees Read more
Lashly & Baer, P.C. has been named “Best in Value” by the readers of St. Louis Small Business Monthly. The award will be featured in their October 2020 issue. Click here to view the complete list of businesses recognized.
Lashly & Baer, P.C. is excited to congratulate member Richard D. Watters, on being named a 2020 recipient of the Missouri Lawyers Media ICON Award. The ICON Award recognizes distinguished leaders in law, age 60 and older, for their notable, sustained success and strong leadership within and outside the field of law. Watters has practiced law at Lashly & Baer for 44 years, where he organized and lead the firm’s Health Law Group, which Read more
Attorney James C. Hetlage recently spoke at the Missouri Municipal League’s Annual Virtual Conference. He discussed the changing Federal and Missouri employment laws. It is essential that all employers, and especially governmental employers stay up to date on recent developments in personnel laws. His presentation discussed how COVID-19, the #MeToo movement and other current events are affecting local government employer’s rights and obligations. Areas covered in his presentation were:• Review of Anti-discrimination & Anit-harassment Read more
St. Louis, MO, United States, — Lashly & Baer, P.C. is pleased to announce that 12 attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. “Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 with the purpose of highlighting the extraordinary accomplishments of those in the legal profession. After Read more
Lashly & Baer, P.C. attorney Patrick E. Foppe has been named to the 2019 Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame. Patrick received this special recognition for voluntarily logging over 40 Pro Bono hours in 2019. The Missouri Bar recognizes his generous commitment of time, professional skill and legal knowledge to provide access to justice for those who cannot afford legal counsel.
Lashly & Baer, P.C. attorney Julie Z. Devine has been named Best Attorney by the St. Louis magazine Small Business Monthly. Each year the publication lists top attorneys known for helping to grow businesses in St. Louis. The attorneys listed were nominated by clients and peers to be included. To read the full list of recipients click here.
Lashly & Baer, P.C. Office Manager Kara Brostron was honored in the July 20, 2020 edition of Missouri Lawyers Weekly as a Legal Unsung Hero. Missouri Lawyers Media honored the law firm employees who have consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty, often behind the scenes. This award is reserved for the state’s most talented and dedicated legal support professionals. To read the full special edition click here: https://molawyersmedia.com/2020/07/17/unsung-legal-heroes-2020/
