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12 Lashly & Baer, P.C. Attorneys Recognized By Best Lawyers®

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

By Niki McCormick, ago
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Julie Devine Named Best Attorney

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.

By Niki McCormick, ago

Kara Brostron Named Missouri Lawyers Weekly Unsung Hero

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/

By Niki McCormick, ago

Missouri’s New Tort Reform on Punitive Damages That Should Significantly Assist in Defending Truck Accident Cases

The Missouri Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 591 (SB 591) that makes significant reforms to the law governing the award of punitive damages, which Governor Parson has signed. The new legislation has the likelihood of making it more difficult for plaintiffs to pursue claims for punitive damages in trucking accident cases and to reduce discovery against motor carriers. The legislation will likely face some legal challenges, and its application in some respects remains uncertain. Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Anders CPAs + Advisors Merged In Cummings, Ristau & Associates

Attorneys Stuart J. Vogelsmeir and Scott A. Pummell have represented client Anders CPAs + Advisors in their recent merger with Cummings, Ristau & Associates. In a deal that closed on June 30, 2020, Cummings, Ristau & Associates, a public accounting firm based in St. Louis County, Missouri, will combine its practice with Anders CPAs + Advisors. Partners David J. Ristau, CPA and Mark H. Cummings, CPA, along with 19 staff members will join Anders, Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Landmark Employment Discrimination Ruling

This week, the United States Supreme Court issued an historic decision about the interpretation of federal employment discrimination law in Bostock v. Clayton County and R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“Bostock”).    The Court was interpreting the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlaws discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.  The Court held in Bostock that discrimination based on Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Brian Malone Selected by FOCUS St. Louis to Join Leadership St. Louis Class

Lashly & Baer, P.C. congratulates attorney Brian J. Malone for being selected by FOCUS St. Louis as one of 56 individuals to join the 45th Leadership St. Louis Class. Leadership St. Louis is a highly respected program for experienced leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the St. Louis region. The immersive nine-month curriculum explores issues such as economic development, racial equity, education, criminal justice, poverty, immigration and arts and culture. Leadership Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago
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Missouri Passes Legislation to Protect Health Care Providers

Healthcare providers have seen an increase in nontraditional claims as plaintiff’s lawyers try to increase the value of medical malpractice lawsuits. Increasingly, plaintiffs have been bringing claims for punitive damages in “routine” medical malpractice cases. Plaintiffs are also bringing claims against health care providers under consumer protection statutes to expand the damages recoverable in medical malpractice lawsuits. The Missouri Legislature has responded by enacting a new round of tort reform measures. Senate Bill 591 Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago