Atty. J. Thaddeus "Tad" Eckenrode
Tad Eckenrode is the founder and managing office of Eckenrode-Maupin, Attorneys-at-Law, a small boutique litigation practice with primarily an insurance defense focus, although the firm attorneys also handle construction and municipal law issues, estate planning and business/corporate issues. In the realm of the firm's litigation practice, and that of Mr.
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J. Thaddeus "Tad" Eckenrode is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Eckenrode-Bauman. Admitted to practice in Missouri, The Missouri Bar and Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 1983) and Siena College (—, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tad Eckenrode is the founder and managing office of Eckenrode-Maupin, Attorneys-at-Law, a small boutique litigation practice with primarily an insurance defense focus, although the firm attorneys also handle construction and municipal law issues, estate planning and business/corporate issues
- In the realm of the firm's litigation practice, and that of Mr. Eckenrode personally, cases involving medical malpractice, product liability, nursing home injuries and deaths, automobile accidents, premises liability and other general tort liability claims make up the vast majority of the types of cases that the firm and Mr. Eckenrode handle
- Over the last 30 years, Tad Eckenrode has taken over 90 cases to verdict in both in Illinois and Missouri state courts, as well as in Federal court
- Having originally tried cases as criminal prosecutor, Mr. Eckenrode's first several civil trials were in the defense of employment discrimination matters, before transitioning to complex contract/business and tort litigation cases
- Most of his trial verdicts have come in complex cases involving substantial injury or death claims
- Mr. Eckenrode is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars, as well as to large professional groups in the insurance or medical industries, both on a local level, as well as at national conferences
- Likewise, he has had a number of professional articles published on issues related to trial practice and procedure, medical liability issues, and on general areas of legal interest
- Some of the defense verdicts obtained over the years by Mr. Eckenrode have been listed as among the "Top Defense Verdicts" for the year in the regional Missouri legal newspaper
- In many of the cases taken to verdict by Mr. Eckenrode, the plaintiffs' damage award requests to the jury exceeded several million dollars
- Mr. Eckenrode is highly respected among his peers, both on the defense and plaintiff sides, as someone who is honest, candid and fair, but who also can provide a vigorous defense of his clients through trial
- He is also a big believer in the use of modern technology in the practice of law, and keeps his firm on the cutting edge with regard to the latest innovations to help achieve the most organized case-management objectives, and to improve the odds of positive results for his clients
- Active in numerous civic and charitable endeavors, Tad has continually kept his firm engaged in community service projects such as Habitat for Humanity, Adopt-a-Highway clean-up, Ronald McDonald House, OASIS Food Pantry, and many others
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J. Thaddeus "Tad" Eckenrode's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Thaddeus "Tad" Eckenrode handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
J. Thaddeus "Tad" Eckenrode is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →
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.
J. Thaddeus "Tad" Eckenrode is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Missouri
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 andnue, 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.
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