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Atty. William A. Brasher

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.

St. Louis St. Louis 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (314) 860-1529 Email

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About William A. Brasher at a glance

William A. Brasher is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practforg at Reifers Holmes & Peters, LLC.. They haand 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. 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. Actiand 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. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practforg law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is William A. Brasher's law office located?
William A. Brasher's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Reifers Holmes & Peters, LLC.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has William A. Brasher practiced law?
William A. Brasher has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William A. Brasher go to law school?
William A. Brasher earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.B.A., 1971).
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What awards or recognition has William A. Brasher receiandd?
William A. Brasher's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1974
B.B.A.
Midwestern State University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1974
Missouri
Admitted: 1980
Montana
Admitted: 1982
Washington
Admitted: 1984
Illinois
Admitted: 1987

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