An experienced business litigator, Bill serves as outside general counsel to national companies and to many small and large privately-held businesses that are headquartered in St. Louis. A former president of the Missouri Bar, his litigation skills and legal acumen have gained him national recognition. Bill is named in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and the Super Lawyers 2011 list of top Missouri and Kansas attorneys. In 2011, he was voted by his peers as one of St. Louis' "Top 50" lawyers. In the role of outside general counsel, Bill examines the legal health of a company by reviewing corporate structures, contracts and policies. He develops strategies to improve operations and minimize risks while keeping a keen eye on organizational objectives. This part of his practice regularly involves matters related to employment and labor, mergers and acquisitions, estate and succession planning, real estate and financial transactions and intellectual property.
