Atty. Katherine Ricks

Atty. Katherine Ricks

Katherine Ricks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Labor and Employment Law - Management. Katherine, who practices law in Chesterfield, Missouri, has been recognized since 2025.

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Profile Summary

About Katherine Ricks at a glance

Katherine Ricks is a employment, construction, and litigation attorney based in Chesterfield, Missouri, practicing at Harris Young Kayser LC. Educated at Saint Louis University (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026). Serves clients in Chesterfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Katherine Ricks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Katherine, who practices law in Chesterfield, Missouri, has been recognized since 2025
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Ricks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine Ricks 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.

Katherine Ricks is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Construction Law

Katherine Ricks is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

Katherine Ricks is one of 409,070 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 Chesterfield 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 Katherine Ricks

Where is Katherine Ricks's law office located?
Katherine Ricks's law practice is located in Chesterfield, Missouri. The firm is Harris Young Kayser LC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Ricks handle?
Katherine Ricks focuses on employment, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
Where did Katherine Ricks go to law school?
Katherine Ricks earned their education at (J.D., 2017).
How can I contact Katherine Ricks for a consultation?
You can contact Katherine Ricks 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 Katherine Ricks received?
Katherine Ricks's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation.

Education

J.D.
Saint Louis University
- 2017

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award (Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis) - 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Judge Robert C. Dowd, Sr. Appellate Advocacy Award: First Place (Saint Louis University School of Law) - 2016
- 2026

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