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Megan S. Heinsz honored by Super Lawyers

Megan S. Heinsz has been recognized by Super Lawyers in Missouri & Kansas in the area of Business Litigation.  A founding member of Dowd Bennett LLP, Megan represents and defends corporate and individual clients at the state, federal, district and appellate levels, and in arbitration.  This is the fourth…

Phil Cantwell receives first Super Lawyers “Rising Star” recognition

Phil Cantwell has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in Missouri & Kansas in the area of Business Litigation.  This is Phil’s first recognition by Super Lawyers which conducts a multiphase selection process including peer nominations and independent research.  Additionally, Rising Stars must be 40 years…

John D. Comerford honored by Super Lawyers

John D. Comerford has been recognized by Super Lawyers in Missouri & Kansas for his work in the area of business litigation.  John handles all phases of complex, high-exposure business litigation, employment discrimination defense and corporate internal investigations.  This is the third year that John has received the Super…

Elizabeth C. Carver recognized by Super Lawyers

Elizabeth C. Carver has been recognized by Super Lawyers in Missouri & Kansas for her Appellate practice.  Beth has successfully handled appeals in a variety of areas including employment, banking, class action, product liability, breach of contract, tort and insurance matters.  She has argued cases before the Eighth Circuit,…

James F. Bennett honored by Super Lawyers

Founding partner Jim Bennett has once again been honored by Super Lawyers in Missouri & Kansas for his work in the area of Business Litigation.  This is the 16th year that Jim has received this recognition which recognizes no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state and…

Victory in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

On November 1, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reversed a class certification order that had been entered in Multi District Litigation proceedings involving a Dowd Bennett manufacturing company client.  The district court had certified a nationwide class of plaintiffs challenging the advertising for…

James F. Bennett honored by Benchmark Litigation

Partner Jim Bennett selected to appear in the 13th edition of Benchmark Litigation as a Benchmark Litigation Star for his work in Appellate Litigation.  A Litigation Star is a lawyer who is highly regarded by their peers and possesses a strong case record and positive client feedback.

An afternoon at The St. Louis Area Foodbank®

A group of volunteers from Dowd Bennett spent this afternoon volunteering at The St. Louis Area Foodbank®.  In just two and a half hours, the group of volunteers packaged 816 cases of food (19,318 meals) to be delivered to food pantries across Missouri & Illinois. Since 1975, The St.…

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