Atty. Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean

Atty. Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean

Kenneth W. Bean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean at a glance

Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean is a medical malpractice, personal injury, and health care attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard PC. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Kenneth W. Bean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Kenneth W., 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 Kenneth W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →

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.

Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean

Where is Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean's law office located?
Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean'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 Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean handle?
Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
Where did Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean go to law school?
Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean earned their education at (J.D., 1977).
How can I contact Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean for a consultation?
You can contact Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean 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 Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean received?
Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law.

Education

J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (St. Louis)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (St. Louis)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (St. Louis)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (St. Louis)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis)
- 2012
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law (St. Louis)
- 2011

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