2007 News

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Announces John Fox Arnold's Recent Short-Term Appointment by the Center of International Legal Studies in Salzburg, Austria  

Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - John Fox Arnold was selected by the Center for International Legal Studies in Salzburg, Austria, in cooperation with law faculties in Eastern Europe and the former states of the Soviet Union, for a short-term appointment as a visiting professor to acquaint students and junior faculty of the host institution to particular areas of common law legal systems. He joined the Faculty of Law of the Azov Regional Management Institute of the Zaporizhya State University in Berdyansk, Ukraine, to conduct a short seminar on business law during the fall term of 2007.

Nine Lashly & Baer, P.C. Lawyers Selected as 2007 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers 

Monday, November 12, 2007 - 2007 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers has selected nine Lashly & Baer, P.C. lawyers who were nominated by their peers as being in the top 5% of Missouri and Kansas lawyers. They are John Fox Arnold, Judith C. Brostron, Kenneth C. Brostron, Stefan J. Glynias, Margaret M. Mooney, Stephen G. Reuter, Charlie E. Valier, Richard D. Watters, and Wendy J. Wolf. In addition, Kenneth C. Brostron was listed in the Top 100 Missouri and Kansas lawyers; and Kenneth C. Brostron and Richard D. Watters were listed in the Top 50 St. Louis lawyers.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Announces Schowalter Elected Chairman of USLAW Network, Inc.'s Employment & Labor Practice Group 

Thursday, November 1, 2007 - Timm W. Schowalter has been elected Chairman of USLAW Network, Inc.'s Employment & Labor Practice Group. USLAW Network, Inc. is a closely allied group of 61 U.S. law firms from 45 states and 23 European law firms with over 4,000 lawyers specializing in business transactions and litigation.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Adds New Associate 

Thursday, August 30, 2007 - Margaret C. Scavotto has recently joined Lashly & Baer, P.C. as an associate. Scavotto holds a J.D. from Washington University School of Law and focuses her practice in the areas of corporate law, health care law, and estate planning. Before joining Lashly & Baer, P.C., Scavotto clerked for the Honorable Kenneth M. Romines on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District. She is 2002 graduate of Kenyon College with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Missouri Bar, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the Illinois State Bar Association.

Missouri Lawyers Weekly, August 27, 2007 

Missouri Lawyers Weekly's Up & Coming Lawyers of 2007
August 2007 - Michael J. Smith is listed as one of Missouri Lawyer's Weekly's 35 Up & Coming Attorneys for standing out for his dedication to learning, teaching and improving their communities.

Richard Watters profiled in St. Louis Business Journal's - Partners in Healthcare

Richard Watters, Lashly & Baer, P.C.'s Chairman of the Health Law Practice was profiled in St. Louis Business Journal's Partners in Healthcare section.  View profile here. 

Three Lashly & Baer, P.C. Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America 

Friday, December 28, 2007 - The law firm of Lashly & Baer, P.C. is proud to announce that John Fox Arnold (Corporate Law), Kenneth C. Brostron (Medical Malpractice Law; Personal Injury Litigation); and Richard D. Watters (Health Care Law) have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 13th edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Citizens for Modern Transit, July 2007 

July 2007 - Lashly & Baer, P.C. has been listed as one of St. Louis' Best Workplaces for Commuters by Citizens for Modern Transit. The Firm has met the E.P.A.'s national standard for the Best Workplaces for Commuters Program based on the Firm's transportation benefit program.

Top St. Louis Leaders

St. Louis Business Journal

February 20, 2009
Lashly & Baer, P.C. attorney John Fox Arnold was selected by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Top St. Louis Leader. View article.

Missouri Bar Association's Annual Medical Malpractice Continuing Legal Education Seminar 

July 2007 - Michael J. Smith was an invited speaker at the Missouri Bar Association's Annual Medical Malpractice CLE Seminar. This year's seminar was entitled "The Defense of Medical Malpractice Cases After Tort Reform." Mr. Smith spoke on the topics of closing argument and jury instructions.

Lawrence J. Wadsack Panelist on Legal Ramifications of Providing Alcohol for Minors

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - Lawrence J. Wadsack was invited to speak at Marquette High School's Parent Night workshop entitled "Those Who Lose the Most" regarding underage drinking and the consequences of serving alcohol to minors. Mr. Wadsack spoke on the liability of providing or allowing alcohol at after-prom parties and all underage/minor parties.

View Suburban Journals article entitled Prom night perils: Schools focus on safety education featuring a reference to Mr. Wadsack's as a panelist.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Adds New Member 

Friday, April 6, 2007 - W. Jeffrey Muskopf has recently joined Lashly & Baer, P.C. as a member. Muskopf holds a J.D. from Southern Methodist University School of Law and focuses his practice on civil trial and appellate work in a variety of substantive areas. He represents major corporate clients and individuals in product liability cases, toxic tort litigation, the defense of financial institutions, medical and legal professional liability cases, commercial litigation, insurance coverage, premises liability, and negligence cases. Muskopf is a 1989 graduate of Westminster College, with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Missouri Bar, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Illinois State Bar Association, the St. Clair County Bar Association, and the State Bar of Texas.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Adds New Member 

Thursday, February 8, 2007 - Matthew J. Eddy has recently joined Lashly & Baer, P.C. as a member. Eddy holds a J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and concentrates his practice in various areas of civil litigation including wrongful death, personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, toxic torts, and general negligence. Eddy is a 1989 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in Finance. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Missouri Bar, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Illinois State Bar Association, and Defense Research Institute.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Referenced in St. Louis Commerce Magazine

Linda F. Jarrett's St. Louis Commerce Magazine article in February 2007 edition profiles Attorneys And The Firms That Recruit Them and includes quotes from Kevin Fritz of Lashly & Baer, P.C.

Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 21 M.O.I.W. 111, January 29, 2007 

Top Defense Verdicts of 2006
Anna Carmi v. Brent V. Stromberg M.D., et al.