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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

Defense Victory for Attorneys Atkinson and Magrath

Congratulations to our outstanding litigation team, led by attorneys Jeffrey Atkinson and William Magrath, on securing a significant trial victory! After a five-day trial in St. Louis County, the jury returned a defense verdict in under two hours in favor of our client—a nephrologist accused of delaying a cancer diagnosis that allegedly led to a patient’s death. The plaintiff claimed a 19-month delay contributed to the passing of his 69-year-old wife. Our team presented Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Understanding Reservation of Rights Letters: What Physicians Need to Know

One day, a physician receives a letter from a disgruntled patient complaining about medical care. In the letter, the patient sets forth a variety of complaints, asserts the doctor and his office made mistakes, and significant injuries resulted. The doctor promptly provides a copy of the complaint to his insurance carrier, advising it of the claim. Some time thereafter, the doctor’s office receives a letter from his insurance carrier advising him that the insurance Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago