Atty. William A. Brasher
Bill Brasher was a Co-Founder of Boyle Brasher LLC. Prior to entering private practice Bill was General Counsel – Litigation for a Fortune 500 transportation company.
Insurance & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO · 52+ Years Experience
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About William A. Brasher at a Glance
William A. Brasher is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Reifers Holmes & Peters, LLC.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in Texas (1974), Missouri (1980), Montana (1982), and Washington (1984). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1974) and Midwestern State University (B.B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association The Missouri Bar National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (Past President Member and Past Chair, Executive Committee Chair, Preemption Committee) Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William A. Brasher
- Bill Brasher was a Co-Founder of Boyle Brasher LLC. Prior to entering private practice Bill was General Counsel – Litigation for a Fortune 500 transportation company
- Bill is nationally recognized as a trial lawyer, innovator, and counselor
- In addition to Bill’s Civil Litigation Practice, representing transportation companies and insurance companies, he also has a significant practice in the area of health law, representing numerous major hospitals throughout the country
- He has also been recognized as a Top Rated Lawyer in Health Care Law by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell
- Bill has been recognized as a go-to attorney in the gaming industry for his representation of the Missouri Gaming Association as well as several gaming companies
- Bill is also listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in the Country
- He has litigated civil jury cases in trials in both federal and state courts in over twenty states
- Bill has represented or consulted for his clients in a significant number of appellate matters at both the federal and state levels
- He has appeared in appeals before the United States Circuit Courts of Appeal, the U.S
- Supreme Court, and in the intermediate and supreme courts in several states
- Bill has been recognized for over twenty-five years as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” by Woodward & White
- He has also been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in Missouri and Kansas and by St. Louis Magazine as one of St. Louis’ Best Lawyers
- He is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and is a past President and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel where he serves on the Executive Committee
- Bill is the originating author of the “Railroad Litigator’s Notebook”, a trial notebook for lawyers who defend railroads
- He was also one of the principal authors of the “Federal Preemption” Notebook
- For several years, Bill has been a faculty member of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel’s Trial College
- He is also a frequent speaker on a wide range of topics involving the trial of civil actions
- Bill served in the U.S
- Army, having been a distinguished graduate of the Army’s Officer Training School at Ft
- Benning, Georgia
- He served as an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam
- Bill and his wife Patricia, also an attorney, enjoy skiing, hiking, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals, and spending time with their sons
Practice Areas Explained
William A. Brasher's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Brasher handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
Medical Malpractice in St. Louis
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
William A. Brasher is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →
Personal Injury in St. Louis
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.
William A. Brasher is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Employment Law in St. Louis
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
William A. Brasher is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →
Business & Corporate Law in St. Louis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William A. Brasher is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
Class Action in St. Louis
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Louis Choose William A. Brasher
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 William A. Brasher's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William A. Brasher brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, Missouri, and Montana, William A. Brasher can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and employment, William A. Brasher 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 William A. Brasher attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues William A. Brasher Handles in St. Louis
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