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ZAH - Up and Coming 2026
Zoe A. Hall Named 2026 Up & Coming Honoree by Missouri Lawyers Media

  Capes Sokol proudly congratulates Zoe A. Hall, who has been selected by Missouri Lawyers Media as a recipient of a 2026 Up & Coming Award. This recognition honors outstanding early-career legal professionals who demonstrate exceptional legal skill, leadership, and a commitment to making meaningful contributions to the legal profession and their communities. Zoe’s recognition…

Family Law POWER List 2026
Capes Sokol Attorneys Michael L. Schechter and Ajla Alunovic Named to Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2026 Family Law POWER List

  Capes Sokol is proud to announce that attorneys Michael L. Schechter and Ajla Alunovic have been named to Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2026 Family Law POWER List, recognizing influential attorneys who have demonstrated leadership and made significant contributions to the practice of family law throughout Missouri. The recognition marks another milestone for Capes Sokol’s Family…

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Twenty Capes Sokol Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2027

  Twenty Capes Sokol attorneys, representing every practice group across the firm, have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The following Capes Sokol attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® across 23 practice areas: Laura E. Al-Shathir,…

Capes Sokol Announces William B. Remis as Practice Group Chair of Real Estate Practice Group

  Capes Sokol is pleased to announce that William B. Remis has been named chair of the firm’s Real Estate practice group. Sarah J. Luem will continue to serve as chair of the firm’s Business & Corporate Law practice group. Together, they will continue working closely to provide clients with the strategic, cross-disciplinary legal counsel…

GRS ICON 2026
Sarachan Receives Distinction as Missouri Lawyers Media 2026 ICON Award Recipient

  Capes Sokol proudly announces that Missouri Lawyers Media (“MLM”) has selected Gary R. Sarachan, senior counsel, as a 2026 ICON Award Recipient. Only 30 attorneys and judges from around the state received this distinction. These awards are given to distinguished men and women attorneys aged 60 and older in recognition of their exemplary careers and…

Court Enters Judgment in Favor of Capes Sokol Client in Massive Defense Victory
Court Enters Judgment in Favor of Capes Sokol Client in Massive Defense Victory

  On April 3, 2026, the Honorable Madeline Connolly of the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis entered a Judgment in favor of Capes Sokol client RIMCO, Inc. in a lawsuit brought by its competitor, PSC Metals, LLC, d/b/a SA Recycling. SA Recycling alleged that RIMCO had breached a Scrap Purchase Agreement (“SPA”),…

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Capes Sokol Celebrates 25 Years of Growth, Innovation, and Client Commitment

  Capes Sokol is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter century of growth, innovation, and dedication to serving clients in St. Louis and beyond. Founded in 2001 by a group of eight attorneys with a shared vision of building a collaborative, client-focused firm, Capes Sokol has evolved into a dynamic, full-service law…

Michael L. Schechter Named 2026 Legal Champion by Missouri Lawyers Media
Michael L. Schechter Named 2026 Legal Champion by Missouri Lawyers Media

  Capes Sokol is proud to announce that Michael L. Schechter, Shareholder and Chair of the Family Law Practice Group, has been named a Legal Champion by Missouri Lawyers Media at the Missouri Lawyers Awards. This prestigious distinction highlights legal professionals across the state who consistently demonstrate excellence, leadership, and significant impact in the legal…

Capes Sokol Announces Hoeplinger as New Shareholder
Capes Sokol Announces Hoeplinger as New Shareholder

The law firm of Capes Sokol is pleased to announce that Stephen M. Hoeplinger has been elected a Shareholder of the firm. “Steve has been a key contributor to our Litigation practice since joining Capes Sokol,” said Amy L. Fehr, Chair of the Litigation Practice Group. “He is an outstanding litigator with exceptional judgment and…

KAB - 2025 Up & Coming
Karl A. Borgsmiller Named 2025 Up & Coming Honoree by Missouri Lawyers Media

  Capes Sokol proudly congratulates Karl A. Borgsmiller, who has been selected by Missouri Lawyers Media as a recipient of a 2025 Up & Coming Award. This recognition honors early-career attorneys who exemplify professional excellence and make meaningful contributions to both the legal profession and their communities. Karl and his fellow honorees were celebrated on…