Atty. Michael A. Lawder
Since beginning his practice over thirty years ago, Mr. Lawder has devoted a large part of his practice to motor carrier defense throughout the United States with a particular emphasis on allegations directed specifically against the trucking company as well as its drivers.
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Michael A. Lawder is an Of Counsel based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Anderson & Gilbert, L.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1979), Missouri (1979), Illinois (1980), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1981). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Rockhurst College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Since beginning his practice over thirty years ago, Mr. Lawder has devoted a large part of his practice to motor carrier defense throughout the United States with a particular emphasis on allegations directed specifically against the trucking company as well as its drivers
- He has tried numerous truck cases to verdict in the federal and state courts in both Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois
- Mike is familiar with the many different court systems and understands the nature of the juries in many locations
- He has tried over 50 cases to verdict
- Mike also has represented over 100 different trucking companies in accident litigation and understands the differences and challenges in defending a trucking company and driver before a potentially hostile jury
- He regularly attends continuing legal education in this field presented by the ABA, Defense Research Institute (DRI), and the American Trucking Association
- Mr. Lawder has presented trucking topics at to various groups and has presented many in-house seminars to trucking companies and trucking insurers
- Mike also has successfully defended trucking companies in various types of cargo claim litigation
- He has developed a rapid response team to evaluate immediately a trucking company's exposure in a significant accident
- Mr. Lawder also maintains a general litigation practice that includes prosecution and defense of foreclosure matters, lender liability claims, title insurance matters, loan collections, lien priority issues, and consumer bankruptcy
- Honors And Awards Jesuit National Honor Society Fraternities/Sororities Phi Alpha Delta Alpha Sigma Nu Professional Associations And Memberships Missouri Bar Association Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) St. Clair County Bar Association Defense Research Institute American Bar Association
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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