BNSF Railway Company
CSX Transportation
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Kansas City Southern
Norfolk Southern
We also play a significant role in shaping railroad law at the appellate level, with successful results in the U.S. Supreme Court, the Eighth and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Illinois and Missouri Supreme Courts and intermediate courts of appeal. We have briefed and argued many state and federal appellate cases that have had a lasting impact on railroad litigation, including a United States Supreme Court case rejecting the use of an official “approved” jury instruction in Missouri and a federal appellate court decision rejecting class action certification.
FDA sanitary transport rule impacts railroads, other shippers
EEOC issues new guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace
Air, rail and marine finance: New or not-so-new things to know
Seven steps to avoid the new waves of Chinese tariffs on industrial goods
Illinois appellate court strengthens sole proximate cause defense in asbestos cases
Thompson Coburn Welcomes 2024 Fall Associates
Congratulations to our 2021 Best Lawyers ‘Lawyers of the Year’ and ‘Ones to Watch’
Booker Shaw receives Distinguished Lawyer Award at 2019 Law Day celebration
Nick Lamb named the Lexology Client Choice Award winner for litigation in Missouri
U.S. Senate confirms former Thompson Coburn partner Tom Jayne to Railroad Retirement Board
Thompson Coburn earns 11 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News 2019 ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
Congratulations to our 14 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ for 2019
U.S. News & World Report names Thompson Coburn as best for railroad law
Thompson Coburn earns 12 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
De Smet High School names Nick Lamb to its Hall of Fame
Ryan Russell Kemper named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list
Thompson Coburn earns 11 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
Thompson Coburn earns corporate counsel recommendations five years running in national report
Congratulations to our 15 St. Louis ‘Lawyers of the Year’
Thompson Coburn adds associates across four offices
Two partners named ‘2014 BTI Client Service All-Stars’
Thompson Coburn earns six national top-tier rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
Thompson Coburn again earns national top-tier rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
19 Thompson Coburn partners named 2013 St. Louis Lawyers of the Year
Counsel
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Southern Illinois
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Crystal has years of experience defending large corporations in civil litigation. Crystal has years of experience defending large corporations in civil litig... |
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Associate
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Southern Illinois
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Jayci is a member of the Litigation Group and represents clients in the areas of products liability, toxic torts, personal injury and railroad litigation. Jayci is a member of the Litigation Group and represents clients in the are... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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David is a lead trial lawyer with a track record of success across a diverse array of claims, including various types of construction and real estate disputes, business t... David is a lead trial lawyer with a track record of success across a divers... |
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Partner
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Southern Illinois
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Misty represents companies facing litigation in high-risk venues across the Midwest. Misty represents companies facing litigation in high-risk venues across the... |
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Associate
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Southern Illinois
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Ken is a member of the Litigation Group and practices in the areas of products liability, toxic torts, personal injury and railroad litigation. Ken is a member of the Litigation Group and practices in the areas of produ... |
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Associate
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Southern Illinois
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Lindsay handles general commercial litigation matters, focusing on railroad litigation, product liability, and toxic torts. Lindsay handles general commercial litigation matters, focusing on railroad... |
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Law Clerk
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Southern Illinois
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Amber is a member of the Tort Practice Group and focuses on complex legal issues related to toxic tort, asbestos, the railroad industry and Federal Employers' Liability A... Amber is a member of the Tort Practice Group and focuses on complex legal i... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Cliff is a nationally recognized labor and employment attorney who advises executives and HR leaders on all aspects of employment litigation and labor disputes. Cliff is a nationally recognized labor and employment attorney who advises ... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Ben primarily represents clients in complex product liability and other tort matters, often defending designers, manufacturers, and distributors against high exposure pro... Ben primarily represents clients in complex product liability and other tor... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Ryan has a broad and diverse practice serving clients navigating sophisticated matters related to air, water, land, energy, agriculture, emergency response and climate is... Ryan has a broad and diverse practice serving clients navigating sophistica... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Nick is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Nick is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. |
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Associate
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St. Louis
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Cassandra is a member of the Tort Team and focuses on complex legal issues related to toxic tort, asbestos, the railroad industry and Federal Employers' Liability Act cla... Cassandra is a member of the Tort Team and focuses on complex legal issues ... |
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Partner
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Southern Illinois
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Erik practices in the Litigation Group, with an emphasis on products liability, toxic torts, and railroad litigation. Erik practices in the Litigation Group, with an emphasis on products liabil... |
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Practice Area Specialist - Railroad Litigation
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Southern Illinois
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Sheri provides essential support to members of the Firm's Litigation Group, including product liability, toxic tort, and railroad litigation practice groups. Sheri provides essential support to members of the Firm's Litigation Group,... |
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Partner
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Southern Illinois
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Kevin is a litigation partner focusing in the areas of asbestos, toxic tort, personal injury, products liability, and railroad litigation. Kevin is a litigation partner focusing in the areas of asbestos, toxic tort... |
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Paralegal
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Southern Illinois
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Kim Poole is a paralegal in the firm's Southern Illinois office. Kim Poole is a paralegal in the firm's Southern Illinois office. |
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Partner
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Southern Illinois
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Kurt is experienced in the defense of personal injury and property damage litigation including FELA, trucking, product liability, class action and mass tort litigation. Kurt is experienced in the defense of personal injury and property damage l... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Retired Judge Booker Shaw is a skilled litigator and appellate advocate who brings valuable insight and perspective gained from his more than 25 years on the bench. Retired Judge Booker Shaw is a skilled litigator and appellate advocate who... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Peter is an environmental attorney who helps companies respond to major environmental incidents, navigate regulatory actions and successfully resolve civil and criminal l... Peter is an environmental attorney who helps companies respond to major env... |
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Senior Counsel
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St. Louis
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Dave represents railroads and major manufacturers in environmental and occupational exposure litigation throughout the Midwest and across the country. Dave represents railroads and major manufacturers in environmental and occu... |
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Law Clerk
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Southern Illinois
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Meghan is part of the Tort practice group, where she specializes in intricate legal matters involving toxic torts, asbestos, the railroad industry, and claims under the F... Meghan is part of the Tort practice group, where she specializes in intrica... |
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Partner
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Southern Illinois
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Erick is a litigation partner in the Firm's Southern Illinois office. Erick is a litigation partner in the Firm's Southern Illinois office. |
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Associate
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Southern Illinois
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Mike practices in the Litigation Group, with an emphasis on products liability, toxic torts, railroad litigation and business litigation. Mike practices in the Litigation Group, with an emphasis on products liabil... |
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