Sarah Thompson is an associate attorney in the St. Louis office where she represents clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters. Prior to joining the firm, Sarah worked at a St. Louis area insurance defense firm where she represented clints in a wide range of civil litigation matters and provided counsel regarding insurance […]
After a distinguished legal career spanning more than five decades, Rich Rothman retires from the firm he helped build into one of St. Louis’s most respected practices. Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch, L.C. announces with great pride — and with equal measures of gratitude — the retirement of Richard B. Rothman, a founding Member of the […]
Paul Harper is counsel in the firm’s Jefferson City and Columbia offices, where he advises clients on litigation, administrative law, education law, regulatory compliance, and government relations. Drawing on more than 20 years of senior legal and leadership experience in Missouri state government, Paul helps clients navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges with practical, strategic, […]
Lauren Wood is a litigation attorney in the St. Louis office, focusing her practice on general commercial litigation. With more than twenty years of litigation experience, Lauren’s practice spans a broad range of civil matters, including commercial disputes, personal and business torts, and fiduciary litigation. Lauren has tried numerous cases to verdict and regularly represents […]
Evan Kennedy is Counsel in Jefferson City and Columbia where he advises clients on a wide range of matters to find effective and efficient solutions in government, regulatory and litigation matters. Prior to entering private practice, Evan served as General Counsel to Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson, advising on legislation, administrative actions, judicial appointments, and […]
Evan Kennedy (né Rodriguez) has joined the firm as Counsel in its Jefferson City and Columbia offices, practicing appellate litigation, constitutional disputes, elections and campaign finance, regulatory and administrative law. Evan’s experience in private practice and state government provides him unique insight into legislation, litigation and administrative avenues for achieving client objectives and delivering outstanding […]
Missouri Lawyers Media has recognized Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch, L.C. and several of our attorneys for their outstanding legal work and leadership across the state. These honors reflect the collective success of our firm and our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients. Congratulations to the following for their 2025 and 2026 recognitions: […]
The University of Missouri Board of Curators named Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch founding member Bob Blitz to serve as vice chair of the Board of Curators for 2026. “I am honored to serve as vice chair of the University of Missouri Board of Curators,” Blitz said. “I look forward to support Chair Graves in spreading […]
Sidne Fonville is an associate attorney in Mid-Missouri assisting clients in administrative law, government affairs, regulatory and civil litigation matters. Sidne completed a dual JD and Master’s in Public Affairs degree program at the University of Missouri. Dedicated to supporting the academic community at the University, she served as a teaching assistant for both Civil […]
Mary Grimes is an associate attorney in our St. Louis office and represents clients in a range of transactional corporate and real estate matters, including business entity formation, estate planning, and corporate governance. Prior to joining the firm, Mary worked as an associate in a St. Louis area law firm where her areas of practice […]