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Phil Cantwell Receives 2022 “Ones to Watch” Recognition from Best Lawyers®

Dowd Bennett associate Phil Cantwell has been awarded a St. Louis “Ones to Watch” in the area of Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers®.  In this peer reviewed methodology, Ones to Watch recognizes the professional excellence of attorneys in private practice who are in the earlier stages of their career. …

James G. Martin included in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Best Lawyers® has recognized Jim Martin for his work in a number of practice areas including Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law, Corporate Governance Law and Criminal Defense: White Collar.  Mr. Martin who was a former U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Missouri and a federal prosecutor before that,…

Kelly J. H. Murrie included in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Kelly J. H. Murrie has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White Collar. Ms. Murrie represents major corporations in complex commercial litigation, product liability and employment matters. She regularly handles tort claims; contract disputes; supplier disagreements; employee discrimination,…

Michelle Nasser included in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Michelle Nasser has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White Collar.  Michelle is a criminal and civil trial lawyer, focusing her practice on federal white-collar criminal defense matters and complex business litigation.  Before joining Dowd Bennett, Michelle…

Hannah F. Preston included in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Hannah Preston has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in the practice area of Commercial Litigation.  Ms. Preston concentrates on defending clients facing class action lawsuits, mass tort actions, commercial disputes and appellate litigation.  Her work also includes handling critical motions, appeals and amicus briefs, as well as managing discovery in complex…

John J. Rehmann included in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Jamie Rehmann has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for his work in the practice area of Commercial Litigation.  Mr. focuses on commercial litigation in a diverse array of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, utilities, financial services and public accounting.  He serves as lead counsel for clients facing complex…

Gabriel E. Gore included in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Gabe Gore has been honored by Best Lawyers® for his work in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar.  Mr. Gore has tried numerous jury trials to verdict, including cases involving breach of contract, securities fraud, employment and property damage claims.  This is the fifth year Mr.…

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