Atty. John S. Sandberg

Atty. John S. Sandberg

John S. Sandberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About John S. Sandberg at a glance

John S. Sandberg is a personal injury, business, real estate, construction, and estate litigation attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard PC. Educated at University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia) (J.D., 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John S. Sandberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • John S., who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2005
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

John S. Sandberg's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

John S. Sandberg is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John S. Sandberg is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John S. Sandberg is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Construction Law

John S. Sandberg is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Missouri →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John S. Sandberg is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John S. Sandberg

Where is John S. Sandberg's law office located?
John S. Sandberg's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. Sandberg handle?
John S. Sandberg focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, construction, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
Where did John S. Sandberg go to law school?
John S. Sandberg earned their education at (J.D., 1972).
How can I contact John S. Sandberg for a consultation?
You can contact John S. Sandberg 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 S. Sandberg received?
John S. Sandberg's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia)
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (St. Louis)
- 2017

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