Atty. John Michael Hessel

Atty. John Michael Hessel

John Michael Hessel is a lawyer practicing municipal law, class actions, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Hessel at a glance

John Michael Hessel is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Lewis Rice LLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on ip, class action, litigation, education, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1977) and Illinois (1978). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Southeast Missouri State University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Hessel is a lawyer practicing municipal law, class actions, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices at Lewis Rice LLC in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Hessel's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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

John Michael Hessel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Michael Hessel is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Michael Hessel

Where is John Michael Hessel's law office located?
John Michael Hessel's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Lewis Rice LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Hessel handle?
John Michael Hessel focuses on ip, class action, litigation, education, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Michael Hessel practiced law?
John Michael Hessel has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John Michael Hessel go to law school?
John Michael Hessel earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact John Michael Hessel for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Hessel 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 Michael Hessel received?
John Michael Hessel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Saint Louis University School of Law
- 1977
B.A.
Southeast Missouri State University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1977
Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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