Brian represents trustees, beneficiaries, non-profits, employers and small business owners in complex litigation. With nearly two decades of experience in commercial, employment and probate litigation, Brian never loses sight of his clients’ bottom line. His clients’ objectives are his objectives.
Brian practices throughout Missouri and Illinois. He manages and tries cases in state and federal Court, employing an aggressive but efficient approach. Regardless of the size or complexity of the dispute, he understands that dogged preparation and effective presentation of his clients’ positions are key to success.
Brian has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Missouri Lawyers Weekly and named a Best Lawyer in America by U.S. News & World Report for several years. He is an active member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and currently serves as a vice-chair on its Appellate Law Section. He also regularly presents to local business groups in Missouri and Southern Illinois on legal and regulatory updates, specifically in the area of employment law.
Brian is also active in the community. For several years, he has served as Co-Chair of the Loyola Academy of St. Louis annual Million Dollar Golf Challenge, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Midtown Jesuit school each year. He has previously served on the Board of Directors for the St. Louis chapter of Boys Hope Girls Hope and Cornerstone Center for Early Learning in the Shaw neighborhood and remains an active supporter of both.
Brian and his wife are proud residents of St. Louis Hills in South St. Louis, where they enjoy raising their nine-year-old twins. When the twins are not taking up his free time (which is seldom), Brian can be found playing golf, traveling and cheering on his beloved Kansas Jayhawks and Sunderland Black Cats.