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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,…
Capes Sokol Welcomes Elizabeth W. McKown to the Litigation Practice Group
Capes Sokol is pleased to announce that Elizabeth W. McKown has joined the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Elizabeth has a strong background in business litigation, including the resolution of corporate disputes, as well as real estate, construction, and employment litigation. Elizabeth’s broad legal experience includes transactional matters, premises liability, personal injury, consumer protection, and…
Capes Sokol Expands Family Law Practice Group with Addition of Two New Associates
Capes Sokol announces the expansion of its Family Law Practice Group with the addition of Jennifer L. Walker and Kaitlyn J. Jamison. Jennifer Walker, an associate, brings extensive knowledge and a strategic approach to the team. She earned her Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2022, concentrating in Intellectual Property.…
Capes Sokol Welcomes Scott B. Mueller to the Firm
Capes Sokol is thrilled to announce the addition of attorney Scott B. Mueller as Counsel at the Firm. Scott brings a wealth of experience in real estate litigation, having built and managed a nationwide real estate litigation practice with exceptional success. Known for his strategic thinking and deep industry knowledge, Scott transitioned to an…
Capes Sokol Welcomes Karl A. Borgsmiller as Associate in Litigation Practice Group
Capes Sokol is pleased to announce that Karl A. Borgsmiller has joined the Firm as an Associate in our Litigation practice group. With a focus on complex civil litigation, Karl brings a wealth of experience in commercial matters. Karl specializes in complex civil litigation, concentrating on commercial disputes. As a litigator, he adeptly resolves…
Gary A. Pierson Appointed Chair of Capes Sokol’s Intellectual Property Group
Capes Sokol proudly announces the appointment of Attorney Gary A. Pierson as the new Chairperson of the Firm’s Intellectual Property Group. With over 24 years of experience in intellectual property, entertainment, and marketing law, Gary brings a wealth of expertise to his new leadership role. Gary’s extensive background includes safeguarding the trademarks of globally…
Capes Sokol Law Firm Introduces New Family Law Practice Group
Capes Sokol is thrilled to announce the formation of a Family Law practice group with the addition of seasoned attorneys Michael L. Schechter and Ajla Alunovic, and experienced paralegal Lora Logan-Bright. Schechter, Alunovic and Logan-Bright will join Capes Sokol on May 1, 2024, from The Schechter Law Firm, P.C. Schechter, who has more than three decades…