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These local firms represent knowledge and experience in different areas of laws.

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Hais, Hais & Goldberger Hais, Hais & Goldberger is a full-service family law firm, limiting its practice to complex divorce cases and modifications of decrees, custody, property division and support, business and professional practice valuations, stock options, tax-related divorce issues, pen­sion problems and enforcement of decrees. Its core staff of full-time attorneys and paralegals has provided in-depth client services, meticulous case preparation and complete litigation manage­ment throughout the firm’s 38-year history.

Additionally, the firm employs an extended group of financial experts, tax- and pension-benefits professionals, therapists, psychologists and vocational experts to provide the highest level of preparation possible in its trial presentations.

Since launching the firm in 1979, founder Susan M. Hais has rep­ resented many of St. Louis’ most prominent citizens from a great variety of professions and occupations, and has been personally responsible for the establishment of an impressive array of legal precedents in the areas of divorce law, child custody, benefits, grandparents’ rights, property division and spousal support.

Samuel J. Hais, before joining the firm, was a judge of the 21st Judicial Circuit, St. Louis County, where he was a founding member and judge of the Family Court of St. Louis County for many years. Samuel and Susan have both written and lectured extensively in the area of family law.

In 2007, the firm was proud to welcome partner Elliot Goldberger, who has practiced law for more than 25 years, concentrating on family law.

Dzenana Delic received her Bachelor’s degree from Maryville University in Saint Louis. She graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law. During her time in law school, Dzenana served as a certified legal intern in Indiana and Illinois representing indigent clients in criminal law matters, and was a participant in National Trial Advocacy Competitions.

Jonathan K. Glassman is an experienced family law attorney who has practiced family law exclusively for the past several years. Mr. Glassman has tried numerous family law cases to conclusion and briefed and argued multiple family matters before the Supreme Court of Missouri and the Missouri Court of Appeals.

Evelyn B. Shaft is a professional and dedicated family law attorney who has practiced family law exclusively since her admittance to the Missouri Bar. She received her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2014.

Daniel Zdrodowski is an experienced civil litigator who is not afraid to take on novel or unique legal issues. He is licensed in both Missouri and Illinois and has practiced in every court in the greater St. Louis area.

The guiding principle of Hais, Hais & Goldberger has always been to provide services in the practice area of family law in the most effective manner, with the utmost level of professional integrity, at the fairest and most reasonable cost. The practice keeps as its credo the words of Abraham Lincoln: “Let us have faith that right makes might; and in that faith, let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it.”

222 S. Central Avenue, Ste. 600, St. Louis, MO 63105 Samuel J. Hais and Susan M. Hais

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PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Alan Freed, Kathryn Dudley, Alisse Camazine, Susan Block, Amy Hogenson, Amy Johnson; BACK ROW: Allison Schreiber Lee, Samantha Jones, Tim Schlesinger, Bruce Friedman, Lisa Moore, Lauren Gearhart, Eleanore Palozola

Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, PC FAMILY LAW When you go through a divorce, you can expect a challenging period of stress, anxiety, anger and fear, as you face decisions that can have a profound effect on you and your children. That’s why you need to have a team that you can depend upon—professionals who have the experience to provide you with sound legal advice and who will respond to you promptly with the answers you need.

The attorneys of Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal are in the relationship business. They do what they do because of their clients.

They listen to them; they learn from them; they respond to them; and they act. That’s how good relationships are supposed to work, and Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal’s attorneys take those relationships very seriously.

The family law attorneys and mediators of Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal have over 300 years of combined legal experience.

Add to that a highly trained staff of legal assistants and paralegals, and you can feel comfortable in the knowledge that they have the

ability to listen with understanding and respond with confidence.

The team at Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal knows what you are going through because they have walked down the divorce path many times before.

In addition to family law, Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal also has attorneys who deal in corporate, tax, estate planning, immigration, real estate and insurance defense. They frequently negotiate and draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and litigate the enforceability of the agreements. The attorneys also mediate and provide collaborative services. This means that you will not have to go shopping for law firms to deal with your other legal concerns or with other matters that may arise in your divorce case. Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal is a full-service firm that can handle all your needs.

Talk to one of the firm’s award-winning attorneys about your divorce or family law issue and let them give you the peace of mind that comes with quality legal service.

165 N. Meramec Avenue, Ste. 110, St. Louis, MO 63105 | 314-727-2266 1001 Boardwalk Springs Place, Ste. 111, O’Fallon, MO 63368 | 636-443-2050 pcblawfirm.com

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Melissa Nolan, Donald Paule, Bernard Gerdelman, Lauren Surdyke, Carl Markus, Debra Schuster, Patricia Bland, Joann Dyroff, Douglas Thornburg, and Andrew Ruben NOT PICTURED: Barton Saettele, Frederick Kruger, David Slaby, Aaron Rankin, Peter Gianino

Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, PC ESTATE PLANNING, CORPORATE, AND REAL ESTATE With more than 30 attorneys and 40 staff, Paule, Camazine and Blumenthal, P.C. provides comprehensive representation for estate planning, tax, general corporate, nonprofit, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, employment, immigration, trademark/copyright, construction, general civil litigation, and elder and disability legal services to a wide range of corporations, individuals, and families. Their attorneys have extensive in-house counsel and business experience, and routinely advise clients with respect to the most sophisticated litigation and transactional matters. Focused listening, creative, detailoriented legal advice, and collaboration are qualities at the core of the relationships and services PCB attorneys provide to their clients.

Their legal administrative assistants, paralegals, and skilled staff are the bedrock of their team and enable them to provide timely and efficient representation tailored to each client’s unique needs. They will listen to your strategic concerns and goals and not only provide sound legal advice but result-oriented solutions.

The professional and personal experience they offer in diverse

areas of law come from decades of working with business owners, families, and individuals, often for generations, which has given them the opportunity to form lasting relationships with their clients.

In addition to full service estate planning, corporate, and business services, Paule, Camazine and Blumenthal also has highly skilled and experienced family law attorneys and mediators who work with clients dealing with divorce and child custody concerns. Their attorneys assist clients both in the negotiation and preparation of prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and in divorce and all other aspects of family law. They also work with families who have children with special needs to ensure they understand what public benefits are available and how to comprehensively plan for someone who may have lifetime health care needs.

The team approach and breadth of experience enable them to assist you with any of your legal concerns. Call them to discuss your needs and they will work with you to get you or your company where you want to be.

165 N. Meramec Avenue, Ste. 110, St. Louis, MO 63105 | 314-727-2266 1001 Boardwalk Springs Place, Ste. 111, O’Fallon, MO 63368 | 636-443-2050 pcblawfirm.com

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Sindel Noble Sindel Noble is a second-generation MartindaleHubbellÂŽ AV-rated law firm focusing on criminal defense, DWI, personal injury, and probate and family law. The firm prides itself on providing intelligent, aggressive and ethical representation for its clients. The diverse backgrounds of the lawyers enable them to provide comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses.

The partners at Sindel Noble and their primary areas of practice are Richard Sindel in trial and appellate criminal law and Travis Noble in DWI litigation and criminal law.

Richard Sindel has argued two landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and cases in federal courts throughout the country. His argument before the Supreme Court in Bullington v. Missouri was considered one of the 10 best by The American Lawyer magazine. He also works with the Midwest Innocence Project and Centurion Ministries to exonerate the wrongly accused, and was instrumental in securing the release of Ellen Reasonover after she had spent 18 years in prison for a murder she did not commit.

Travis Noble has developed a reputation as one of the top DWI trial lawyers throughout Missouri and the United States. He has tried cases in almost every county in the state, and has identified weaknesses and developed winning defenses in cases that on the surface seemed virtually impossible to win. He has been recognized by lawyers and judges as one of the top trial lawyers in Missouri.

The partners of Sindel Noble believe that prospective clients should look for lawyers with experience and expertise in their needed legal field. They suggest that potential clients research the background and reputation of the firms and lawyers before making their decisions.

Travis Noble

8000 Maryland Avenue, Ste. 910, Clayton, MO 63105 | 314-721-6040 | travisnoble.com

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The Law Offices of John M. Lynch, LLC

John M. Lynch

If you are dealing with a criminal charge or serious personal-injury recovery issue, you need an experienced lawyer to aggressively protect your rights. John M. Lynch is a proven trial attorney with a record of success in state and federal courts. As a former police investigator, federal drug task force agent and insurance defense attorney, he understands how the other side views an issue. Clients benefit from his breadth of legal knowledge and ability to offer a candid perspective for realistic solutions. The media, judiciary and peers recognize Lynch for his excellent legal guidance. Other attorneys routinely call upon him to assist with tough criminal cases.

His legal proficiency is demonstrated not only by his record of case success but also by the recognition that he has gained from his peers, such as inclusion in the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. He also has received the AV Preeminent® rating, the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell® a nationally recognized rating agency. Lynch also acts as a legal commentator, routinely appearing on local and national news outlets.

7777 Bonhomme Avenue, #1200, Clayton, MO 63105 | 314-726-9999 | lynchlawonline.com

Amato Family Law LLC The attorneys of Amato Family Law, LLC focus on resolving family law disputes, through mediation, collaborative practice and litigation. They have the experience necessary to assist you in selecting the process needed to resolve your family law matters, to guide you through the complex legal and financial issues you face, to help you to resolve issues around the parenting of your children and to help you focus on the future.

Susan Amato is a recognized trailblazer in mediation and collaborative law, on the forefront of introducing, developing and utilizing these methods in the St. Louis legal arena. A graduate of Washington University School of Law, Susan has held the Martindale-Hubbell® “AV” Peer Review Rating for professional excellence for fifteen years. She is a Certified Advanced Practitioner with the Academy of Professional Family Mediators and has been named by Best Lawyers® as St. Louis Collaborative Law Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in 2015 and 2019 and as St. Louis Family Law Mediation “Lawyer of the Year” in 2016.

FROM LEFT: Ann Vatterott; Susan L. Amato

230 S. Bemiston Avenue, Ste. 510, Clayton, MO 63105 | 314-727-7122 | amatofamilylaw.com

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Holland Injury Law After 21 years as a partner of another personal injury law firm, William Holland opened Holland Injury Law, LLC to focus on providing clients with more personalized service that is tailored to their needs. Tested in trial and mediations and trusted by clients and opposing counsel, Holland is tenacious in his work ethic and creative solutions to get the very best results. Holland has personally collected over $100 million for his clients in cases big and small. Backed by an exceptionally strong team, Holland Injury Law offers big-firm, state-of-the-art technology coupled with small-firm personal support and guidance.

When choosing a lawyer for a personal injury matter, consider what opposing counsel have said about Holland Injury Law. ”I am a defense attorney who went up against Bill in a very contentious case. He was very aggressive in the pursuit of justice for his client.

I ended up paying Bill’s client a sizeable settlement. Bill is one of those lawyers who adds value to his clients’ claims because he is very talented and he never stops fighting.” Clients appreciate his compassion. “I will always be grateful for William K. Holland and highly recommend him to anyone in need of a caring and professional attorney. William worked tirelessly on my wrongful death case and helped me through the most difficult challenge of my life.”

Bill Holland

130 S. Bemiston Ave, #305, St. Louis, MO 63105 | 314-888-7888 | stlinjury.lawyer

Newman Bronson & Wallis

FROM LEFT: Mark I. Bronson; Marc S. Wallis; Lauren E. Bronson

The trial lawyers at Newman Bronson & Wallis are dedicated to preserving the people’s constitutional right to a fair trial. They do this through advocating for the community’s best interests and by ensuring the civil justice system is doing what it should be doing: promoting justice and correcting injustice. NB&W trial lawyers do this at no cost to you—now or ever—unless they recover, because they believe that every person is entitled to qualified legal representation.

While no magic eraser exists, the law provides that those who wrongly cause harm to others must be held responsible for the injuries they cause. Medical expenses, missing days of work due to disability, and pain and suffering mean bills are piling up. This stress only adds to the harm suffered after a traumatic event. NB&W’s experienced trial lawyers hold dangerous drivers, truckers, product and pharmaceutical manufacturers and employers accountable so that the community stays safe for everyone. They have over 80 years of combined legal experience recovering compensation for people injured by others’ disregard for the safety of the community. NB&W makes sure their clients’ voices are heard by working together to right these wrongs.

2300 West Port Plaza Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 | 314-878-8200 | newmanbronson.com

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Growe Eisen Karlen Eilerts

FROM LEFT: Mathew Eilerts; Gary Growe

Gary Growe and Mat Eilerts are proud to be selected for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Growe and Eilerts, along with the highly rated and respected partners at Growe Eisen Karlen Eilerts, offer clients true value through their passionate and skilled representation in complex civil litigation, including a wide variety of commercial, family law and personal injury cases.

As recognized leaders in their field, the firm routinely receives referrals from other professionals in the St. Louis area, including many lawyers.

“What our firm brings to the marketplace is the expertise and good judgment that comes from handling a wide variety of cases from start to finish,” says Eilerts. “We pride ourselves on being totally prepared each time we walk into the courthouse, which enables us to evaluate likely outcomes and help our clients avoid unnecessary risks associated with the litigation process.”

The reputation of the firm and the courtroom skills of each of the firm’s attorneys give clients comfort and confidence that their cases will be handled with competence and care.

120 South Central Ave., Suite 150, Clayton, MO 63105 | 314-725-1912 | groweeisen.com

Shaw Law Group Focused exclusively on divorce, parentage, prenuptial agreements, appeals and adoption, The Shaw Law Group engages in clientcentered, passionate representation, guiding people through legally and emotionally complex family matters. Competitive yet compassionate, they collaborate with their clients to achieve a new family structure. Some seek to increase their families through adoption.

Others look to modify their current status. Jennifer Shaw and Amanda Highlander’s nuanced perspective on domestic relations cases respects their clients’ individuality and unique circumstances.

In addition to lawyers, the firm has assembled an innovative team that includes a social worker, an educator, and a former client to be better responsive to client needs They are zealous, yet measured advocates, from inception to resolution. With excellence recognized

by Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, Best Lawyers®, and US News & World Reports, The Shaw Law Group provides creative solutions for all aspects of family law.

FROM LEFT: Amanda Highlander, Jennifer Shaw

201 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025 | 618-655-0555 | jashawlaw.com

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Bruntrager & Billings, P.C.

PICTURED, STANDING, FROM LEFT: Mary L. Bruntrager, Jonathan N. Bruntrager, Charles W. Billings SEATED: Charles H. Billings, Neil J. Bruntrager, Daniel J. Bruntrager

What type of firm do you get when five partners are former city prosecutors? A legal firm that possesses years of on the ground experience, one that knows both sides of the law intimately. As the famous quote goes, “knowledge is power.”

Bruntrager & Billings anticipates legal courses of action, and uses that to their clients’ advantage. Every case is unique, so they customize their approach to your specific situation. “What we do isn’t work-it’s a vocation. People depend on us, and we have to rise to the level of their expectations, “ says Partner Neil Bruntrager.

Proper legal representation is vital and brings with it a huge responsibility to ensure that clients receive a fair trial, understand the process, and come away with justice. One wrong motion, one missed discovery can be negatively life altering to a client and their family. The attorneys at Bruntrager & Billings work closely together on cases sharing their experience and wisdom. Regardless of the final outcome, clients feel they received the best possible representation.Their expertise extends beyond criminal defense to personal injury, DUI and DWI defense, wrongful death and other areas.

Their simple credo: Perform the legal work that was promised, treat clients with respect, and charge a fair fee.

225 S. Meramec, Suite 1200, St. Louis, MO 63105 | 314-646-0066 | law-stl.com

Page Law

FROM LEFT: John Page, Tonya Page

The 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© honored Tonya and John Page of Page Law. Tonya was recognized for her outstanding work in the area of family law, while John was named for his high caliber work in Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs.

John and Tonya are founding partners of Page Law, LLC, a personal injury and family law firm they started together in 2010. Tonya practices exclusively in the area of family law, representing clients throughout the state in high-end divorce and complex custody matters. She also has extensive experience with paternity, pre-and post-nuptial agreements, grandparents rights, adoption and orders of protection. John oversees the personal injury side of the firm, handling serious injury and death cases, including tractor-trailer, motorcycle, car accidents, railroad and train accidents, along with dog bite and medical malpractice cases.

Both John and Tonya have been repeatedly recognized as top attorneys in their field by St. Louis Magazine and Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers®, among others.

Outside the courtroom, John and Tonya are active in the legal community and stay busy with their two children, Speed and Ari, ages 7 and 4.

9930 Watson Road, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63126 | 314-322-8515 | pagelaw.com

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