in and out of the courtroom

John A. Watt816.471.2121

Andrew M. Podjenski816.431.8442

Baker Sterchi obtained summary judgment on behalf of a property cleanup and restoration company in a Tulsa County, Oklahoma, lawsuit in which the plaintiff sought $200,000 for the cost of rebuilding a home, along with potential punitive damages.

David C. Michels971.374.5582

Baker Sterchi welcomes David Michels as a senior attorney in the firm's Portland office.

Megan M. Coluccio206.957.9669

Baker Sterchi Member Megan Coluccio has been appointed to four leadership roles within the American Bar Association's (ABA) Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) for the 2026-2027 term.

Christa L. Keel608.662.1162

Baker Sterchi attorney Christa Keel has been elected to the Wisconsin Defense Counsel (WDC) Board of Directors during the organization's Annual Business Meeting on Aug. 13.

James Scott Kreamer816.471.2121

Baker Sterchi Managing Member Scott Kreamer has been named to Missouri Lawyers Media's 2026 Top Managing Partners list.

Charniece N. Rollie816.448.9349

Baker Sterchi's Director of Administration Charniece Rollie has been named a Missouri Lawyers Media 2026 Diversity & Inclusion honoree.

John Barry206.957.9669

Laura K. Beasley618.202.5801

Justin A. Borawski618.202.5805

Mark Budzinski920.884.2378

Robert L. Christie206.979.3859

Clay Crawford816.460.2831

Michael P. David314.345.5075

Zachary T. Faires314.345.5060

Lindsey R. Freihoff816.448.9394

Douglas P. Hill816.471.2121

Scott D. Hofer816.471.4489

Hayley D. Hollis971.374.5568

Michael B. Hunter314.345.5012

James R. Jarrow816.471.2121

Meghan C. Kane618.202.5803

Christa L. Keel608.662.1162

James Scott Kreamer816.471.2121

Lisa A. Larkin314.345.5014

Nathan D. Leming314.345.5069

Jeanne F. Loftis971.374.5577

Jacqueline M. Longfellow816.472.7474

John F. Mahon, Jr.314.345.5094

Jennifer L. Maloney314.345.5076

John R. McLeod314.345.5070

Michael C. McMullen816.448.9379

Justin L. Meyer971.374.5569

Emily C. O'Connor618.202.5820

Gregory Odom618.202.5802

David Pliner608.662.1151

Thomas E. Rice816.448.9333

Rachel M. Schafer314.345.5028

James T. Seigfreid, Jr.816.471.2121

Heather Field Shore816.448.9329

Kara T. Stubbs816.471.2121

Megan R. Stumph816.471.2121

Joseph R. Swift314.345.5050

David C. Vaughn IV314.345.5053

Paul N. Venker314.345.5001

John A. Watt816.471.2121

Teresa M. Young314.345.5010

Thirty-two Baker Sterchi attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® across various practice areas and jurisdictions, with eight additional attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Lisa A. Larkin314.345.5014

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois certified a BIPA class action to include employed individuals, temporary workers, affiliate companies, and those who signed BIPA consent forms and class action releases.

James Scott Kreamer816.471.2121

Baker Sterchi Managing Member Scott Kreamer has been named a 2026 KC Legal Leader by Missouri Lawyers Media.

Laura K. Beasley618.202.5801

Emily C. O'Connor618.202.5820

Baker Sterchi Member Laura Beasley and attorney Emily O'Connor have been selected as honorees in Missouri Lawyers Media's inaugural Illinois Legal Leaders program.