Atty. Robert Grant Pennell

Atty. Robert Grant Pennell

Although not born in Saint Louis, I’ve lived here for over forty-five years, and consider myself a Saint Louisan. I’m a graduate of Washington University–Olin School of Business, and Saint Louis University – School of Law.

Manchester Manchester 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Robert Grant Pennell at a glance

Robert Grant Pennell is an Attorney based in Manchester, Missouri, practicing at The Law Offices of Robert Grant Pennell, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, employment, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1993) and Illinois (1993). Educated at St Louis University (J.D., 1993) and Washington University (B.S.B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Manchester, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Although not born in Saint Louis, I’ve lived here for over forty-five years, and consider myself a Saint Louisan
  • I’m a graduate of Washington University–Olin School of Business, and Saint Louis University – School of Law
  • And in case you, too, are a Saint Louisan, I graduated from Parkway Central Senior High School
  • Unlike most of my contemporaries, I did not go directly to law school upon graduating from college
  • I spent five years as an Engineer Planner at McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing), managing multimillion-dollar engineering development programs for the United States military and its allies
  • Complying with the demanding requirements of government requests for proposals and contractual reporting more than prepared me for the rigors of the law
  • It helped me to hone the business sense to not merely identify potential problems/roadblocks, but to actually craft effective solutions, which is precisely how BUSINESS gets done.Trial Lawyer Experience I began my legal career as a trial attorney at sizable firms, including one of the oldest insurance defense firms in Saint Louis, as well as the local office of a large international firm out of Chicago
  • While there, I engaged in every aspect of litigation, from Pre-Trial Discovery and Dispositive Motion practice up to and including First Chair Jury Trials and Appellate Argument before the Missouri and Federal Courts of Appeal.Business-Oriented Practice While initially a litigator, I have spent most of my thirty-plus years practicing law representing businesses, large and small
  • Due to my business background, I deliberately transitioned to representing businesses, particularly regarding employment and contractual matters
  • In so doing, I’ve assisted businesses from small start-ups to large regional enterprises and Fortune 500 companies including 3M, American Airlines, American Red Cross, AT&T, Boeing, Boy Scouts of America, CIGNA, Dierberg’s, Dr Pepper/7 Up, Edward Jones, EMC Corp, FedEx, Frito-Lay, Hallmark, JB Hunt, JPMorgan Chase, LabCorp, Marriott Int’l, PPG, Starbucks, Truman Medical Center, Unilever, UnitedHealth, Walmart, Walgreens, Waste Mgt and YMCA
  • Through Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™, my fellow lawyers have assigned me a 5.0 out of 5.0 AV Preeminent Rating – the highest rating available
  • After all, that is how BUSINESS gets done!

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Grant Pennell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Grant Pennell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Manchester 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 Robert Grant Pennell

Where is Robert Grant Pennell's law office located?
Robert Grant Pennell's law practice is located in Manchester, Missouri. The firm is The Law Offices of Robert Grant Pennell, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Grant Pennell handle?
Robert Grant Pennell focuses on formation, contracts, employment, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Robert Grant Pennell practiced law?
Robert Grant Pennell has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Robert Grant Pennell go to law school?
Robert Grant Pennell earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S.B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Robert Grant Pennell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert Grant Pennell received?
Robert Grant Pennell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St Louis University
- 1993
B.S.B.A.
Washington University
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
Illinois
Admitted: 1993

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