Lashly & Baer, P.C.

James P. Reinert is an experienced litigator and concentrates his trial practice in medical professional liability defense.  Jim brings more than 30 years of experience in professional liability defense to Lashly & Baer, P.C. and he has been recognized as a  Super Lawyer, by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers. Jim has been selected by his peers for inclusion to The Best Lawyers in America® lists in the field of Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants, each year since 2014. He was selected by his peers to be the 2023 Lawyer of the Year for St. Louis in the area of Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants by The Best Lawyers in America.® Throughout his extensive career, he has managed hundreds of cases representing hospitals and universities and a wide range of medical practitioners including nurses, surgeons, family practitioners, gynecologists and radiologists.  His vast experience with medical liabilities allows Jim to work seamlessly with clients and communicate complex medical issues clearly with juries.

Prior to joining Lashly & Baer, P.C., Jim was a founding member of Gonnerman Reinert, LLC, Jim was also a principal with Brown & James, P.C. and Carmody MacDonald, P.C. in St. Louis.  Jim is admitted to practice in Missouri and Illinois, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.  He is an active member of the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers.  He also frequently lectures on medical legal issues and teaches trial advocacy.