Experience at Work
Gary is an experienced trial attorney, primarily representing businesses in litigation matters. Closely held corporations and other business entities seek his counsel in all matters of commercial litigation, including shareholder and internal business disputes. Gary has handled administrative law issues related to professional disciplinary actions for many years.
Gary was formerly an Administrative Law Judge for the City of St. Louis Civil Service Commission and a Provisional Municipal Judge for the City of St. Louis, Missouri. In 2007, the Missouri Supreme Court appointed Gary to its Regional Disciplinary Committee for Region X. Gary served until January 1, 2016, and was appointed Committee Chair in 2012. He also served for several years as Disciplinary Hearing Officer for the Missouri Supreme Court Advisory Committee.In the Community
In his free time, Gary serves as a Board Member of Habitat for Humanity of Addison County, a nonprofit organization that partners with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. Gary is also on the Board of Directors of Special Olympics of Vermont, and coaches the Addison County Special Olympics Basketball Team.
Awards & Recognition
Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America® | Commercial Litigation, St. Louis (2012 – Present)
Recognitions
- Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
Appointments
- Supreme Court of Missouri | Regional Disciplinary Committee for Region X | Chair (2012 – 2016)
- Supreme Court of Missouri | Regional Disciplinary Committee for Region X | Member (2007– 2016)
- Supreme Court of Missouri | Disciplinary Hearing Panel | Officer
Memberships & Associations
Professional Organizations
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Federal Bar Association
- Missouri Bar
Education
Educational Background
- J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law (1974)
- B.S., Business Administration, Boston University (1971)
Knowledge & Insights
Speaking Engagements
- Top Trial Strategies the Pros Use to Win Their Case. National Business Institute. St. Louis, MO. (2019)
- Ethics. National Business Institute. St. Louis, MO. (2019)
- Legal Ethics for the LLC Attorney. National Business Institute. St. Louis, MO. (2018)
Teaching
- Trial Practice. Washington University School of Law | Adjunct Professor
- Pre-Trial Procedure Clinical Program. Washington University School of Law | Adjunct Faculty
Admissions & Qualifications
Bar & Court Admissions
- Missouri
- U.S. District Courts
- Eastern District of Missouri
- Western District of Missouri
Leadership & Community Engagement
Current Leadership Positions
- Special Olympics of Vermont | Basketball Coach
- Town of Salisbury, Vermont | Select Board Member
- Habitat for Humanity of Addison County | President
Past Leadership Positions
- Missouri Coalition for the Right to Counsel | Founding Member and Director (2017)
- Jazz St. Louis | Board Member
Civic & Community
- American Civil Liberties Union | Legal Committee
- Jazz St. Louis
- Special Olympics of Vermont
- Town of Salisbury, Vermont
- Habitat for Humanity of Addison County