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Capes Sokol Selected as 2025 Best Place to Work Finalist by St. Louis Business Journal
Capes Sokol is honored to be recognized as a finalist in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work awards. This annual program highlights companies that excel in workplace culture, employee satisfaction, and overall work environment. More than 150 companies were nominated for this year’s awards, and Capes Sokol is among the…

Capes Sokol’s Douglas Dove Recognized in Inaugural St. Louis Business 500
Capes Sokol proudly announces that Managing Shareholder Douglas Dove has been featured in the inaugural edition of St. Louis Magazine’s St. Louis Business 500, a prestigious guide recognizing the metro area’s most influential, impactful, and innovative leaders. In his exclusive interview, Dove shares his insights on the future of the industry, reflects on the…

Sarah J. Luem Named to Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 POWER List of Top Commercial Real Estate Attorneys
We are excited to share that Missouri Lawyers Weekly (MLW) has named Sarah J. Luem to its 2025 POWER List of Top Missouri Commercial Real Estate Attorneys. The MLW editorial team curated this list by conducting interviews with attorneys and industry leaders across the state, analyzing verdicts and settlements, and reviewing the publication’s extensive…

Capes Sokol Appoints Danielle M. Durban as Chair of Intellectual Property Group
Capes Sokol is proud to announce Danielle M. Durban as Chair of the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. This appointment reflects Dani’s expertise in intellectual property law and her ability to craft innovative legal strategies that drive client success. Dani brings a unique blend of legal acumen and creative experience to her new role.…

Seven Capes Sokol Attorneys Selected to the 2024 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Capes Sokol proudly congratulates attorneys Jeffrey A. Cohen, Amy L. Fehr, Michael A. Kahn, Traci D. Pupillo, and Michael L. Schechter on their selection to the 2024 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list. Each year, Super Lawyers honors only five percent of Missouri lawyers with this distinction. Additionally, we celebrate Ajla Alunovic and Danielle…

Capes Sokol Honored in 2025 ‘Best Law Firms’ Report by Best Lawyers®
Capes Sokol proudly announces its recognition in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” report by Best Lawyers®. The Firm earned national and regional accolades, including a national ranking for Litigation – First Amendment law and regional rankings in 22 practice areas. These honors result from comprehensive peer reviews and firm-provided information. In August 2025, Capes…

Capes Sokol Welcomes Experienced Business & Real Estate Associate Timothy R. Schweiss
Capes Sokol proudly announces that Tim Schweiss has joined our Business & Real Estate Practice Group as an associate attorney. With an impressive background in both law and accounting, Tim brings knowledge and expertise to the firm that will enhance the services we provide to our clients. Tim earned his Master of Accountancy and…

Capes Sokol Launches Retail Law Collective: A One-Stop Shop for Legal Retail Needs
Capes Sokol is pleased to announce the launch of its Retail Law Collective, a specialized practice group committed to providing comprehensive legal services tailored specifically for the retail market. Going beyond traditional legal services, Capes Sokol positions itself as a strategic partner committed to empowering clients to seize opportunities and unlock the full potential…

Capes Sokol Welcomes Andrew E. Gilkerson to the Litigation Practice Group
Capes Sokol welcomes Andrew E. Gilkerson to the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. As an Associate, Andrew specializes in commercial and business litigation, providing strategic legal counsel, drafting comprehensive motions and briefs, and representing clients in trials and hearings. Andrew earned his Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2021 and a…

Twenty-Six Capes Sokol Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Best Lawyers in America
Twenty-six attorneys at Capes Sokol, representing every practice of the firm, have earned inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 edition. Lisa M. Adams, Ajla Alunovic, R. Thomas Avery, David V. Capes, Jeffrey A. Cohen, Danielle M. Durban, Amy L. Fehr, L. Ross Gaddis, Mark E. Goodman, Michael A. Kahn, Kara L. Lambert,…