Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch, L.C. is proud to announce that nineteen of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, spanning all four of the Firm’s Missouri offices — St. Louis, Columbia, Jefferson City, and Kansas City. The Firm is especially pleased to recognize Lauren L. […]
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Bob Blitz Again Named One of Missouri’s Top Commercial Lawyers
Congratulations are in order for BB&D’s founding member Robert D. Blitz who has been named one of Missouri’s Top Commercial and Consumer Lawyers by Missouri Lawyers Media. Bob has been included in Missouri Lawyers Media’s “The POWER List: Commercial and Consumer Litigation 2026.” He has made this prestigious list of the state’s Top Commercial Lawyers in the […]
Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch Announces the Retirement of Founding Member Richard B. Rothman
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 […]
BB&D Welcomes Former Governor’s General Counsel Evan Kennedy
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 […]
Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch and Four Individual Attorneys Recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media
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: […]
Founding Member Bob Blitz Named Vice-Chair of University of Missouri Board of Curators
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 […]
Ellen Bruntager Elected President-Elect of Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis
BB&D attorney Ellen J. Bruntrager has been elected President-Elect of the Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis (“WLA”). Ellen has served on the Executive Board of the WLA since 2022. In July, the WLA members voted to elevate Ellen to the position President-Elect for the 2025-2026 bar year. The new Board will be sworn […]
Sixteen BB&D Attorneys Selected as 2026 Best Lawyers in America
BB&D attorneys Lisa Adams, Chris Bauman, Andrew Blackwell, Bob Blitz, Tony Bonuchi, Rob Brandt, Jim Deutsch, Kelley Farrell, Jim Ferrick, Kevin Fleming, Harvard Muhm, Bridget Nave, Heidi Ottsen, Chris Pieper, Rich Rothman and Mark Sanders have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Chris Bauman, Andrew Blackwell, Bob […]
Bob Blitz Again Named One of Missouri’s Top Commercial Lawyers
Congratulations are in order for BB&D’s founding member Robert D. Blitz who has been named one of Missouri’s Top Commercial and Consumer Lawyers by Missouri Lawyers Media. Bob has been included in Missouri Lawyers Media’s “The POWER List: Commercial and Consumer Law 2025.” He has made this prestigious list of the state’s Top Commercial Lawyers in the […]
Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch Strengthens Team With New Additions
Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch (BB&D), a premier Missouri-based law firm known for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and client-focused legal solutions, proudly announces the addition of three distinguished attorneys to its St. Louis office: Harvard Muhm and Lisa M. Adams, who join as members, and Heidi Ottsen, who joins as counsel.