Atty. John Laurence Gilbert

Atty. John Laurence Gilbert

John Laurence Gilbert is a lawyer practicing arbitration & mediation, corporate law, civil rights and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About John Laurence Gilbert at a glance

John Laurence Gilbert is a employment, business, ip, class action, and litigation attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1975), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1983). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1975) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Laurence Gilbert is a lawyer practicing arbitration & mediation, corporate law, civil rights and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Laurence Gilbert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Laurence Gilbert handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Laurence Gilbert is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Laurence Gilbert is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Laurence Gilbert is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Missouri →

Class Action

John Laurence Gilbert is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Laurence Gilbert is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Laurence Gilbert

Where is John Laurence Gilbert's law office located?
John Laurence Gilbert's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Laurence Gilbert handle?
John Laurence Gilbert focuses on employment, business, ip, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Laurence Gilbert practiced law?
John Laurence Gilbert has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John Laurence Gilbert go to law school?
John Laurence Gilbert earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact John Laurence Gilbert for a consultation?
You can contact John Laurence Gilbert directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Laurence Gilbert received?
John Laurence Gilbert's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1975
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
Missouri
Admitted: 1990

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