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Stuart Vogelsmeier Named to Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2025 Power List 100

We’re proud to congratulate Stuart Vogelsmeier on being named to Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2025 Power List 100, recognizing the most influential attorneys across Missouri and neighboring metro areas. Earlier this year, Stu was also selected for the publication’s Power List – Health Care Attorneys, highlighting his leadership and impact in health care law. These honors reflect Stuart’s exceptional work and reputation within the legal community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

By Niki McCormick, ago

Lashly & Baer, P.C. to Open Edwardsville Office as Part of Strategic Growth

ST. LOUIS – Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 – Lashly & Baer, P.C. announced today that it will open a new office in Edwardsville, Illinois effective January 1, 2026. The new location expands the firm’s presence in Illinois and reinforces its long-term commitment to serving clients throughout the Metro East and surrounding communities. For more than a century, as a full-service firm, Lashly & Baer has developed a very diverse and extremely loyal base of Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Navigating Wage Compliance: Missouri Minimum Wage Law and Federal Overtime Deductions

Lashly & Baer attorneys Jim Hetlage and Haley Dierks recently published an article in the Missouri Municipal League Review magazine highlighting key wage-compliance updates for Missouri cities. HB 567 extends Missouri’s minimum wage to public employers (reaching $15/hour on Jan. 1, 2026), and the federal OBBA introduces an overtime tax deduction tied to the FLSA overtime premium—along with new W-2 reporting requirements. Now is a good time for municipalities to review pay practices and Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Lisa Stump Recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media “Women-Led Law Firms 2025”

We’re honored that Missouri Lawyers Media has recognized Lashly & Baer among its “In the Lead: Women-Led Law Firms 2025.” This distinction highlights the guidance and commitment of our President, Lisa O. Stump. Being a women-led firm isn’t just a banner — it’s part of our identity and a reminder of our commitment to diverse leadership, equitable opportunity, and excellence in legal service. Under Lisa’s leadership, we continue to; foster a culture of inclusion, Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Credible Allegations of Fraud in Missouri: the Intent Requirement and Procedural Hurdles

Facing a “Credible Allegation of Fraud” in Missouri? For Medicaid providers, these allegations can mean an immediate suspension of payments — often without a clear timeline for resolution. The process in Missouri is especially complex, involving strict deadlines, AHC appeals, and court intervention. Our Health Care Advisory Team has deep experience guiding providers through these hurdles — protecting income streams and challenging flawed allegations.For more information, please reach out to Richard Hill or your Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

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