Atty. David Robert Hess
David Robert Hess is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, workers compensation litigation. David received a A.B. degree from Washington University in 1967, and has been licensed for 59 years.
Personal Injury Law & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO · 59+ Years Experience
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About David Robert Hess at a Glance
David Robert Hess is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at David R. Hess LC. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1967), Illinois (1967), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1967), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1967) and Washington University (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St, Louis St, and Louis County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Robert Hess
- David Robert Hess is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, workers compensation litigation
- David received a A.B. degree from Washington University in 1967, and has been licensed for 59 years
- David practices at David R. Hess LC in St. Louis, MO
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David Robert Hess's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Robert Hess handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
Personal Injury in St. Louis
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David Robert Hess is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Workers Compensation in St. Louis
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
David Robert Hess is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Louis
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
St. Louis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Louis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Louis Choose David Robert Hess
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Robert Hess's practice in the field of personal injury and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Robert Hess brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, Illinois, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, David Robert Hess can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and workers comp, David Robert Hess can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Louis
A St. Louis-based practice means David Robert Hess attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Robert Hess Handles in St. Louis
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