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Eleven Dowd Bennett Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®

Dowd Bennett is proud to announce that 11 attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in its 2021 survey.  “While we are confident in the consistently excellent work done by our lawyers, it is meaningful that they have been recognized by their peers,” said founding partner Jim Bennett.  Bennett,…

Kelly J. H. Murrie included in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Kelly J. H. Murrie has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White Collar.  Corporate internal investigations and white collar defense are an integral part of Kelly’s practice.  She represents clients in a variety of matters including investigations involving allegations of…

Michelle D. Nasser included in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Michelle Nasser has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White Collar.  Before coming to Dowd Bennett, Michelle was an assistant U.S. Attorney in the Major Case, Financial Crimes, General Crimes and Violent Crimes sections of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in…

Gabriel E. Gore included in the 26th 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.  Gabe has tried numerous jury trials to verdict, including cases involving breach of contract, securities fraud, employment and property damage claims.  Recognition by Best Lawyers is based…

Elizabeth C. Carver included in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Best Lawyers® has recognized Beth Carver for her work in the practice area of Appellate litigation.  Beth has argued cases before the Eighth Circuit, the Federal Circuit, the Missouri Supreme Court, and the Eastern and Western Districts of the Missouri Courts of Appeals.  This is the 11th year that Beth…

John D. Comerford included in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Best Lawyers® has recognized John Comerford for his work in the practice area of Commercial Litigation which encompasses every type of dispute that can arise in a business context including but not limited to breach of contract cases, class actions, business torts and shareholder issues.   Prior to becoming…

James G. Martin included in the 26th 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.  Jim, who was a former U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Missouri and a federal prosecutor before that, has…

Gabriel E. Gore included in the 25th 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 19 jury trials to verdict, including cases involving breach of contract, securities fraud, employment and property damage claims.  Recognition by Best Lawyers is…

Kelly J. H. Murrie included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Kelly J. H. Murrie has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White Collar.  Corporate internal investigations and white collar defense are an integral part of Ms. Murrie’s practice.  She represents clients in a variety of matters including investigations involving allegations…

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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.