Experience

Armstrong Teasdale

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partner

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  In my practice, I serve privately owned businesses, publicly traded companies and nonprofit corporations. A significant portion of this work involves the defending class action lawsuits brought against various business entities. Many of the cases involve allegations of fraud, false advertising, unfair trade practices and breaches of state and federal consumer protection laws. I also represent clients in matters alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and copyright… Show more In my practice, I serve privately owned businesses, publicly traded companies and nonprofit corporations. A significant portion of this work involves the defending class action lawsuits brought against various business entities. Many of the cases involve allegations of fraud, false advertising, unfair trade practices and breaches of state and federal consumer protection laws. I also represent clients in matters alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and copyright infringement. I also provide counsel in workplace cases involving claims such as discrimination and violation of non-compete and nonsolicitation provisions. I also represent businesses and individuals in the legalized marijuana industry. I have successfully represented companies applying for state licenses to cultivate and dispense medical marijuana and its byproducts. In this area, I advise clients on state and federal regulations governing not only the operation of legalized marijuana businesses, but also the solicitation of and contracting with investors and other business partners. Show less In my practice, I serve privately owned businesses, publicly traded companies and nonprofit corporations. A significant portion of this work involves the defending class action lawsuits brought against various business entities. Many of the cases involve allegations of fraud, false advertising, unfair trade practices and breaches of state and federal consumer protection laws. I also represent clients in matters alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and copyright… Show more In my practice, I serve privately owned businesses, publicly traded companies and nonprofit corporations. A significant portion of this work involves the defending class action lawsuits brought against various business entities. Many of the cases involve allegations of fraud, false advertising, unfair trade practices and breaches of state and federal consumer protection laws. I also represent clients in matters alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and copyright infringement. I also provide counsel in workplace cases involving claims such as discrimination and violation of non-compete and nonsolicitation provisions. I also represent businesses and individuals in the legalized marijuana industry. I have successfully represented companies applying for state licenses to cultivate and dispense medical marijuana and its byproducts. In this area, I advise clients on state and federal regulations governing not only the operation of legalized marijuana businesses, but also the solicitation of and contracting with investors and other business partners. Show less



Guilfoil Petzall & Shoemake, L.L.C.

• United States
• Law Practice

• Partner

  • Aug 2000 - Jun 2014

  Represent clients in complex commercial litigation and contract disputes; employment disputes on behalf of both employers and employees; personal injury claims; and a variety of administrative matters, including professional licensing disputes, workers' compensation claims, and Social Security Disability claims. Manage a team of litigation attorneys. Assist senior partners with firm management issues, including comprehensive revision of firm employee handbook and development of… Show more Represent clients in complex commercial litigation and contract disputes; employment disputes on behalf of both employers and employees; personal injury claims; and a variety of administrative matters, including professional licensing disputes, workers' compensation claims, and Social Security Disability claims. Manage a team of litigation attorneys. Assist senior partners with firm management issues, including comprehensive revision of firm employee handbook and development of firm website and marketing materials. Show less Represent clients in complex commercial litigation and contract disputes; employment disputes on behalf of both employers and employees; personal injury claims; and a variety of administrative matters, including professional licensing disputes, workers' compensation claims, and Social Security Disability claims. Manage a team of litigation attorneys. Assist senior partners with firm management issues, including comprehensive revision of firm employee handbook and development of… Show more Represent clients in complex commercial litigation and contract disputes; employment disputes on behalf of both employers and employees; personal injury claims; and a variety of administrative matters, including professional licensing disputes, workers' compensation claims, and Social Security Disability claims. Manage a team of litigation attorneys. Assist senior partners with firm management issues, including comprehensive revision of firm employee handbook and development of firm website and marketing materials. Show less



Office of the Missouri Attorney General

• Assistant Attorney General

  • May 1997 - Aug 2000

  General counsel to several state licensing boards, which involved attending board meetings, providing legal advice on all matters, assisting in investigations of license violations, and prosecuting license violations for my boards and other boards. Assisted Special Counsel for Attorney General with ERISA preemption lawsuits in federal court. General counsel to several state licensing boards, which involved attending board meetings, providing legal advice on all matters, assisting in investigations of license violations, and prosecuting license violations for my boards and other boards. Assisted Special Counsel for Attorney General with ERISA preemption lawsuits in federal court.