Lashly & Baer, P.C.

Menu
close

CALL: 314-621-2939

OFFICE LOCATION

Blog

18 Lashly & Baer Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients

St. Louis, MO, United States, August 25, 2025 — Lashly & Baer PC is pleased to announce that 17 lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and one included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Defense Victory for Attorneys Cheyne and Magrath

Congratulations to our outstanding litigation team, led by attorneys William Magrath and Victoria Cheyne, on securing a significant trial victory! After a five-day trial in St. Louis County, the jury returned a unanimous defense verdict in under 30 minutes in favor of our client, an anesthesiologist. The case involved a claim of medical negligence and allegations that the anesthesiologist, with the resident physician who assisted him, improperly performed a popliteal nerve block procedure by injecting Read more

By Eric Atkinson, ago

Missouri’s 2025 Legislative Session: What Health Care Professionals Need to Know

The Missouri General Assembly may have adjourned with a historically low number of bills passed—but several new laws will have lasting implications for the health care industry. In the first article of our legislative recap series, attorney Victoria R. Cheyne outlines key takeaways from the 2025 session, including: Read the full summary here. This is the first in a series of updates from Lashly & Baer, P.C. exploring how Missouri’s legislative changes affect providers, Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Strengthens Illinois Roots with Addition of Prominent Metro East Attorneys

St. Louis, MO – July 7, 2025 – Lashly & Baer, P.C. is proud to announce the significant expansion of its government and litigation practice groups, welcoming attorneys Michael McGinley, Kathryn Warren, and Trent Carriger. With deep local ties and substantial experience, these attorneys will provide Illinois communities in the Metro East with highly knowledgeable local counsel, tailored representation for municipal matters, and strengthened advocacy in complex litigation cases, demonstrating Lashly & Baer’s unwavering Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Lashly & Baer Expands Government and Litigation Practices and Grows Metro East Presence

May 29, 2025, St. Louis, Missouri – Lashly & Baer, P.C. is pleased to announce the expansion of its government and litigation practice groups with the addition of attorneys Michael McGinley, Kathryn Warren, and Trent Carriger. The team brings deep experience in both public agency representation and complex litigation, further solidifying Lashly & Baer’s commitment to growing its Illinois and Metro East presence. Michael McGinley joins the firm as a Shareholder. He brings a Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Opioid Prescribing and Medical Licensure: Lessons from the Front Lines

For healthcare providers, the landscape of opioid prescribing continues to be high-risk and highly scrutinized. Over the past several years, our Health Care Advisory Team has represented physicians facing investigations and disciplinary action under the Missouri Medical Practice Act for their prescribing practices. In our latest article, “Lessons Learned from Defending Medical Licenses against Opioid Claims,” attorney Michael R. Barth shares practical insights and key strategies we’ve developed while defending these cases — from Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Happy Retirement, Lydia Strickland!

Happy Retirement, Lydia Strickland!After 33 years of dedicated service as a Legal Assistant at Lashly & Baer, we are honored to celebrate Lydia’s retirement! Her contributions have made a lasting impact, and she will be greatly missed by colleagues and clients alike. Please join us in thanking Lydia for her decades of service and wishing her all the best in this exciting new chapter!

By Niki McCormick, ago

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Congratulates Lisa O. Stump on Being Named to the 2025 St. Louis Titan 100!

We’re proud to celebrate Lisa O. Stump, President of Lashly & Baer, P.C., on being named to the 2025 St. Louis Titan 100 Class! Lisa’s strategic vision and commitment to excellence have played a key role in solidifying Lashly & Baer’s reputation as a leading law firm in downtown St. Louis. Her dedication to building a culture of growth and empowerment continues to inspire our entire team. Please join us in congratulating Lisa on Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago