The 2021 Chambers USA Guide recognized Dowd Bennett as the only law firm in Missouri in Band 1 for both “White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations” and “Litigation: General Commercial.” In its 2021 edition, Chambers ranked Dowd Bennett as the only St. Louis law firm in Band 1 of “Litigation:…
Dowd Bennett, founded by Ed Dowd and Jim Bennett in 2006 has topped the St. Louis Business Journal’s corporate philanthropists list for small companies for the fourth year in a row. In 2020, the law firm contributed more than $870,000 to the St. Louis region through cash and in-kind…
Arsenio L. Mims has been elected to serve a three-year term as a Trustee on the University of Missouri Law School Foundation. Established in 1928, the Law School Foundation raises funds for the school through the generosity of alumni, friends, foundations and corporations. Governed by a board of trustees,…
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California recently granted Dowd Bennett’s motion to dismiss with prejudice a putative class action seeking to represent all California residents who bought Beck’s Non-Alcoholic malt beverages over the last four years. See Angiano v. Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., CV 21-01879…
Dowd Bennett associate Milton Wilkins has been named as a “Top 40 under 40” attorney in Missouri by the National Black Lawyers, a recognition given by invitation only to African American lawyers from across the country based on their superior qualifications, reputation for providing excellent legal representation, and professional leadership. The…
Dowd Bennett associate Milton Wilkins was recently elected to the Board of Directors of Jazz St. Louis. The non-profit organization, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, has a mission “to lead the St. Louis community in advancing the uniquely American art of jazz through live performance, education and community…
Dowd Bennett associate Milton Wilkins was recently elected to the Board of Directors of Grand Center Inc., the developer, facilitator and connector of Grand Center Arts District in midtown St. Louis. Milton said, “I am honored to have this opportunity to contribute to the cultural life of St. Louis.”…
On February 23, 2021, the Missouri Circuit Court for the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit denied an Emergency Motion to Stay Arbitration Proceedings in TMEMA Associates DE LLC et al. v YDC Inc. d/b/a Rezi et al. The Plaintiffs sought to stay arbitration proceedings that were pending in New York by…
In January 2021, Michelle Nasser was selected by the judges of the Eastern District of Missouri to serve on the Magistrate Judge Selection Committee for consideration of reappointment of Magistrate Judge Noelle C. Collins and Magistrate Judge Abbie Crites-Leoni. In accordance with the Federal Magistrate Act of 1979, merit…
Arsenio L. Mims Named to the National Black Lawyers “Top 40 under 40” List Attorney Arsenio L. Mims has been named as a “Top 40 under 40” attorney in Missouri by the National Black Lawyers, a recognition given by invitation only to influential African American lawyers from across the…
Dowd Bennett is a litigation firm with extensive courtroom experience. Led by trial-seasoned lawyers, including former federal prosecutors and judicial law clerks, our team shares tenacity, a passion for seeing cases through trial and a complete commitment to client service.
