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. Wood, who was named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Insurance in St. Louis. This distinction is awarded to only a single lawyer per practice area and metropolitan region, making it one of the most exclusive honors in the Best Lawyers rankings.
“It’s great to see all four of our geographic markets, as well as our range of practice areas, represented in this year’s list,” said Kevin C. Fleming, Member at BBD. “These honors are a testament to the entire Firm, and we’re grateful for everyone’s efforts in continuing to build it for the future.”
2027 Honorees by Office
St. Louis, MO
- Lisa M. Adams — Trusts and Estates
- Christopher O. Bauman — Commercial Litigation
- Andrew Blackwell — Commercial Litigation
- Robert D. Blitz — Commercial Litigation
- Robert Brandt — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Real Estate Law
- Kelley F. Farrell — Employment Law – Management
- James H. Ferrick — Commercial Litigation
- Kevin C. Fleming — Banking and Finance Law; Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Real Estate Law
- Harvard W. Muhm — Trusts and Estates
- Bridget Nave — Trusts and Estates
- Heidi M. Ottsen — Trusts and Estates
- Richard B. Rothman — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Real Estate Law
- Mark R. Sanders — Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Trusts and Estates
- Lauren L. Wood — Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Insurance; 2027 “Lawyer of the Year,” Litigation – Insurance (St. Louis)
Columbia, MO
- Christopher R. Pieper — Commercial Litigation; Government Relations Practice; Litigation and Controversy – Tax; Municipal Law; Real Estate Law; Utilities Law
Jefferson City, MO
- James B. Deutsch — Administrative / Regulatory Law; Gaming Law
Kansas City, MO
- Anthony Bonuchi — Appellate Practice