Florissant Business Lawyers

I have been practicing law since 1967. My degrees are B.S.B.A from University of Missouri, J.D. St. Louis U. and LLM Tax from Washington U. Married to my wife, Joyce in 1962 Two Children and four Grandchildren. I began my legal career with the two person law firm of Gleick and Steinberg, followed a stint with a large law firm in 1969 with Lashley, Caruthers, Rava, Hyndman & Rutherford. Preferring a small firm practice I have been so engaged since 1975. I have had the highest Martindale Hubble attorney rating of AV since 1968. My experiences in the fields in...

Thomas R. Carnes is the principal attorney and owner of the Carnes Law Firm, a law practice located in south St. Louis at 3827 Gustine Avenue. Mr. Carnes has represented individuals and businesses with trials and appeals in Missouri, Illinois, Texas, North Carolina, and Massachusetts. His practice areas include civil litigation, commercial actions, personal injury cases, immigration cases, and criminal cases. He has represented clients with matters before state and federal agencies including OSHA, USCIS, EEOC, SEC, the Missouri Department of Revenue, and the Missouri Gaming Commission. Mr. Carnes is admitted to practice law in Missouri...

Mark Edward Blankenship Jr. is an associate at Ott Law Firm in St. Louis, Missouri. His specializations include: - Intellectual Property Law - Sports & Entertainment Transactions - Arts, Music, & Fashion Licensing - Alcohol Beverage Regulation - Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law - Labor & Employment Litigation - Business & Nonprofit Formation - Unfair Competition & Commercial Law During his time at Ott Law Firm, he also remotely earned his Master of Laws (LL.M.), with an emphasis in intellectual property law, at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. Before working at Ott Law Firm, he received his Juris Doctor from the University of...

Tim started his career as a litigator in 2008. For the next 7 years he represented national corporations, individual defendants, and small companies in lawsuits throughout Missouri, including 4 years with one of the nations 150 largest law firms. In 2015, he founded a boutique litigation firm focusing on plaintiff's injury law (only representing the victims) and business conflicts. As a plaintiff's attorney he has recovered millions on behalf of his clients. In 2023, Tim opened the Law Office of Tim Etzkorn to focus on lawsuits and small businesses. We still take cases where someone has been injured and wronged,...

Jim Schleiffarth practices in the areas of general business law, real estate law and estate planning. Jim serves clients including small to mid-sized business, as well as individuals and families to meet their legal needs at a reasonable cost. Prior to forming Schleiffarth Law Firm, LLC in 2009, Mr. Schleiffarth worked for one of the largest law firms in St. Louis, Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP. Jim uses his experience and skill in business transactions to reach exceptional outcomes for the firm’s clients. A native St. Louisan, Jim is active in his community and belongs to numerous service, professional and civic...

Tim Belz has been in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri since 1982. He has handled dozens of cases concentrating on the civil liberties of individuals and organizations, particularly first amendment rights of free speech, religious freedom and association, and parental rights. He has also handled numerous business litigation matters. He has practiced in many state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Belz is a 1976 graduate, with high honors, of the University of Iowa Law School, where he graduated Order of the Coif, an honor open to those in the top ten percent of their class....

If You Have Been Injured Because Of The Actions Of Another Person Or Company, Call For FREE To Find Out Why You Should Have Legal Representation If you or a family member has been seriously injured, as the result of someone else's negligence, it is advisable to seek legal counsel to file a Workers' Compensation or Personal Injury claim. For over 27 years I have been helping the “Little Guy” fight for fair compensation against large corporations and insurance companies with great success. I have personally handled over $30 million dollars worth of injury cases from start to finish. I...

I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis, where I earned academic all-conference honors while playing varsity football. I received my law degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where I was inducted into the National Order of Scribes, recognizing five graduating law students who demonstrated the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the area of legal writing. During law school, I served as a Lead Articles Editor for the Missouri Law Review and a teaching assistant for Legal Research and Writing and Advocacy and Research. I am licensed in both Missouri...

Davis and Gras, LLC is a litigation focused law firm based out of St. Louis, Missouri. We concentrate on helping small businesses and those who have suffered serious injuries. Our core value is that everyone is equal before the law. It doesn’t matter if you are an overwhelmed parent that has been catastrophically injured or a successful business owner trying to protect your digital assets, you need competent representation and you need to be treated with respect. We can help.

Norah J. Ryan, Attorney at Law, represents businesses, nonprofits and individuals in business matters including business advising, contract drafting and review, and litigation. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based soley upon advertisements.

I have represented all the types of parties that can be involved in bankruptcy--creditors, debtors, family farmers in chapter 12, and creditors' committee in chapter 11. I was the first head of the Office of the U. S. Trustee in St. Louis (1988-93) and have served as a chapter 7 trustee from 2004 through the present. All the bankruptcy judges in Missouri, in both the Western and Eastern Districts, know my work and know me personally. My 30+ years of experience will serve any client well in bankruptcy matters.

I am a solo practitioner practicing in Eastern Missouri. My practice focus is on meeting the individual's needs: - Criminal Law - Family Law (Divorce, Custody) - Consumer Law I also offer counseling on small business and employment law. My background is in criminal defense litigation as well as government and public interest civil litigation.

Ryan has served as lead counsel in numerous high-profile class actions and has obtained millions of dollars in relief to thousands of class members. Ryan has tried cases in both state and federal court. He has also argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals (Eighth Circuit), and Missouri Court of Appeals (Western and Eastern Districts).

Ryan spearheaded several class actions challenging the constitutionality and validity of red light cameras throughout Missouri. As a result, Ryan obtained a number of significant appellate victories that invalidated the majority of red light camera ordinances in Missouri. In doing so, Ryan successfully persuaded the Court...

Andrew Kuhlmann is a St. Louis trial lawyer with experience in complex litigation. He focuses on employment law, commercial disputes, civil rights, and personal injury litigation. Andrew Kuhlmann has represented businesses and individuals in Missouri, Illinois, and throughout the United States.