Recognition

Super Lawyers® Recognizes Three Dowd Bennett “Rising Stars”

Three Dowd Bennett attorneys have been named to the 2021 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list as “Rising Stars” which consists of no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in its category.  In addition to an intensive selection process, the attorneys must be 40 years old or younger, or…

Super Lawyers® Recognizes 10 Dowd Bennett Attorneys

Ten Dowd Bennett attorneys have been selected to the 2021 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list.  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers in a variety of fields.  The selection process, by which no more than five percent of attorneys are recognized in each state, includes independent…

Megan Heinsz Honored by Missouri Lawyers Media

Dowd Bennett partner Megan Heinsz was honored by Missouri Lawyers Media with a Women’s Justice Award in the area of litigation. The award was given at an in-person dinner on October 21 at the Four Seasons. “I am honored to be recognized alongside so many talented and hard-working women,”…

Dowd Bennett Listed Among 39 Firms “Most Feared in Litigation”

According to BTI Consulting Group in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Dowd Bennett is one of  39 law firms “most feared” in litigation.  In a blog post from The Mad Clientist, top legal decision makers say there are four characteristics of firms like Dowd Bennett that give opposing counsel pause:  Fearless Nature,…

Dowd Bennett Recognized by Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) has recognized Dowd Bennett with its National Award of Merit.  This award is given to organizations and individuals outside Boys & Girls Clubs that have provided “outstanding support to local Clubs or the Movement.”  Ed Dowd said, “On behalf…

Hannah Preston included in the 28th 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 litigation…

Michelle Nasser included in the 28th 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.  Ms. Nasser 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, she…

Kelly J. H. Murrie included in the 28th 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, retaliation…

Gabe Gore included in the 28th 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 sixth year…

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