Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.
United States 2024
General Information
Year founded:
1979
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Overview
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After more than 30 years providing superior legal services to clients of every size throughout Missouri, Illinois and across the country, Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard is consistently rated as one of St. Louis' top law firms. We recently earned a Top-Tier 1 ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Best Law Firms national survey in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Personal Injury and Product Liability Litigation.
Recognition follows success, and our achievements are the result of the strong relationships we've built with our clients, both professionally and personally. Superior client service through mutual respect, responsiveness and consistent outcomes strengthens the ties between us and our clients. It's simple: we genuinely care about our clients.
From just nine attorneys in 1979, our firm has grown to more than 100 passionate attorneys whose diverse backgrounds, legal expertise and personal experiences enable us to serve a growing family of clients in a variety of industries.
With offices in seven cities throughout the Midwest, our attorneys are uniquely positioned to address the needs of local, national, and international clients. Whether it's a closely-held business or an international corporation, we have the experience and resources to provide solutions to nearly every legal need.
We concentrate our work in the areas of Business, Business Litigation, Health Law and Products Liability, and represent clients in a broad range of industries, ranging from transportation to finance to hospitals to construction, and many more. As a recognized and respected law firm, we also regularly work with in-house corporate counsel and various independent firms.
To experience what Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard is capable of doing for you and your business, please contact us to speak with one of our attorneys.
Recognition follows success, and our achievements are the result of the strong relationships we've built with our clients, both professionally and personally. Superior client service through mutual respect, responsiveness and consistent outcomes strengthens the ties between us and our clients. It's simple: we genuinely care about our clients.
From just nine attorneys in 1979, our firm has grown to more than 100 passionate attorneys whose diverse backgrounds, legal expertise and personal experiences enable us to serve a growing family of clients in a variety of industries.
With offices in seven cities throughout the Midwest, our attorneys are uniquely positioned to address the needs of local, national, and international clients. Whether it's a closely-held business or an international corporation, we have the experience and resources to provide solutions to nearly every legal need.
We concentrate our work in the areas of Business, Business Litigation, Health Law and Products Liability, and represent clients in a broad range of industries, ranging from transportation to finance to hospitals to construction, and many more. As a recognized and respected law firm, we also regularly work with in-house corporate counsel and various independent firms.
To experience what Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard is capable of doing for you and your business, please contact us to speak with one of our attorneys.
Rankings
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. is nationally ranked in 2 practice areas and metro ranked in 30 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsNational Rankings
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Trademark Law
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Commercial Litigation
Metro Rankings
Kansas City-MO
Tier 1 for Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Tier 2 for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Litigation - Securities
Tier 3 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Rankings
National Rankings
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Trademark Law
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Commercial Litigation
Metro Rankings
Kansas City-MO
Tier 1 for Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Tier 2 for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Litigation - Securities
Tier 3 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
St. Louis
Tier 1 for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Copyright Law
Tier 1 for Health Care Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 1 for Litigation - Health Care
Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 1 for Patent Law
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Trademark Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Tier 2 for Corporate Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier 2 for Litigation - Patent
Tier 2 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 2 for Real Estate Law
Tier 2 for Tax Law
Tier 3 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier 3 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 3 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 3 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 3 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 3 for Municipal Law
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Appellate Practice
- Arbitration
- Aviation Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Collaborative Law: Family Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Construction Law
- Consumer Law
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Education Law
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
- Franchise Law
- Government Contracts
- Government Relations Practice
- Health Care Law
- Insurance Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Labor Law - Union
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Leisure and Hospitality Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Health Care
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Patent
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Mediation
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trade Secrets Law
- Trademark Law
- Transportation Law
- Trusts and Estates
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
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Client Comments
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Awards
Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
- American Lawyer Media 2013 Go-To Law Firm
- US News & World Report's Best Law Firms Tier 1 Ranking
- St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association Green Business Challenge Award of Achievement
Main Location
St. Louis,
MO
600 Washington Avenue, 15th Floor
St. Louis, MO 63101
United States
314-231-3332
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Office Locations
Alton,
IL
2410 State Street
Alton, IL 62002
United States
618-467-1500
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Carbondale,
IL
1405 West Main Street
Carbondale, IL 62901
United States
618-351-7200
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Edwardsville,
IL
101 West Vandalia Street, Third Floor
Edwardsville, IL 62025
United States
618-659-9861
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O'Fallon,
IL
475 Regency Park, Suite 310
O'Fallon, IL 62269
United States
618-397-2721
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Clayton,
MO
120 South Central Avenue, Suite 1600
Clayton, MO 63105
United States
314-725-9100
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Kansas City,
MO
4600 Madison Avenue, Suite 1000
Kansas City, MO 64112
United States
816-627-5332
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Management and Personnel
Managing Partner
John Sandberg
Contacts
Marketing
Devlin Riggs
Information Services
Jennifer Copeland
Human Resources
Mary Jennings
Finance/Facilities
Jeff Feltz