On November 17, 2015, a St. Louis County jury returned a unanimous defense verdict in favor of Missouri Baptist Medical Center on a plaintiff’s claim of retaliation in violation of the Missouri Human Rights Act. Dowd Bennett attorneys had already obtained summary judgment for Missouri Baptist on the plaintiff’s…
On December 4, 2015, Governor Jay Nixon appointed Dowd Bennett partner Gabe Gore to the Missouri State University Board of Governors. Gabe graduated from Missouri State University in 1991. The Board of Governors possesses full power and authority to adopt all needful rules and regulations for the guidance and…
Dowd Bennett received Tier 1 rankings for the St. Louis Metropolitan area for their work in Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. This is the 4th consecutive year that the firm as a whole has been included on the list. The “Best Law Firms” list consists…
On September 29, 2015, a Laclede County judge ordered the dismissal of a disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination lawsuit brought by a former employee under the Missouri Human Rights Act against Dowd Bennett clients Emerson Climate Technologies and Scroll Compressors LLC. Dowd Bennett attorney John Comerford successfully briefed…
For the 10th consecutive year, Best Lawyers® has acknowledged James F. Bennett in their 22nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. This marks the 10th year that Mr. Bennett has been named in the field of Commercial Litigation and the 1st year he has been chosen for his…
Edward L. Dowd, Jr. has earned the highest award from Best Lawyers® and has been named the Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in 2016 for his work in the field of Corporate Compliance Law in St. Louis. Recognition as “Lawyer of the Year” is the top honor bestowed…
Dowd Bennett partner Jim Crowe has again been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 22nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Mr. Crowe has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for his work in the field of Commercial Litigation and…
On Saturday, June 27th, 5,000 people came out to Forest Park to participate in the yearly Walk to Defeat ALS®. This year’s walk was the largest walk in the history of The ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter, and raised $412,908.28 to fund patient care for those who otherwise…
Dowd Bennett is pleased to announce the addition of a new partner, Senator John C. Danforth. Senator Danforth will specialize in public and corporate investigations, as well as continue his public service efforts on behalf of the St. Louis region. Senator Danforth is a former Missouri Attorney General and…
James F. Bennett has been elected to serve a four-year term on the American Inns of Court Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The American Inns of Court is an organization of legal professionals from all levels (students, professors, lawyers and judges) who are committed to maintaining appropriate professional and ethical…
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.