Atty. Thomas E. Clark, Jr.
Tom Clark serves as the firm's Chief Operating Officer and leads the firm’s St. Louis office.
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO
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About Thomas E. Clark, Jr. at a Glance
Thomas E. Clark, Jr. is a employment and litigation attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at The Wagner Law Group. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (LLM, 2008) and Washington University in St. Louis (—, 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA (2026). Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas E. Clark, Jr.
- Tom Clark serves as the firm's Chief Operating Officer and leads the firm’s St. Louis office
- His expertise encompasses all aspects of employee benefits programs, including the design, implementation and compliance of retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive and incentive compensation arrangements
- He also has a robust practice assisting covered service providers in meeting their ERISA compliance needs
- Mr. Clark’s vast litigation experience complements the firm’s strong and growing ERISA and employment litigation department and includes work on landmark ERISA cases involving complicated ERISA fiduciary duty issues
- He has been quoted extensively as an ERISA and employee benefits expert by outlets such as Reuters, the Associated Press, Bloomberg, and Forbes
- Mr. Clark teaches ERISA fiduciary law as an Adjunct Professor at The Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, his alma mater
- He is a co-author of the Second Edition of "ERISA: Principles of Employee Benefits Law," the only treatise of its kind that provides an overview of the regulation of employee benefit plans by highlighting the central principles and competing policies of employee benefits law in a compact and accessible format for a broad audience of readers
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Thomas E. Clark, Jr.'s Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas E. Clark, Jr. handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
Employment Law in St. Louis
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in St. Louis
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 St. Louis
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.
St. Louis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Louis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in St. Louis Choose Thomas E. Clark, Jr.
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas E. Clark, Jr.'s practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Thomas E. Clark, Jr. can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Louis
A St. Louis-based practice means Thomas E. Clark, Jr. attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Thomas E. Clark, Jr. Handles in St. Louis
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