JoAnn practices primarily in the areas of appellate, commercial and real estate litigation. She has briefed and argued precedent-setting cases involving commercial and constitutional issues.
JoAnn oversees administration of the firm's appellate practice group, and has briefed or argued more than 70 appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the Missouri Supreme Court, Missouri Courts of Appeal and the appellate courts of numerous other jurisdictions. She is experienced in the preparation of transfer applications, writ petitions and other pleadings in the appellate courts, and she pursues creative options for success on appeal.
In her multi-state commercial law practice, JoAnn has represented corporate and financial institutions in complex contract and business disputes. She has also litigated issues relating to security and loan agreements, lender liability, and breach of fiduciary duties.
JoAnn also specializes in real estate litigation, representing public and private entities in a variety of real estate, zoning and municipal disputes. She has coordinated the planning and acquisition of property for redevelopment projects, including numerous Tax Increment Financing projects. She has extensive experience in the area of eminent domain, representing municipal entities and property owners regionally and nationally.
Professional Associations & Memberships
· The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Appellate Practice Group Committee
· The Missouri Bar, Eminent Domain and Municipal Law and Practice committees
Civic Involvement
· Childhaven, Board of Directors, Former Member
· Edgewood Children's Center, Development Board, Former Member
· Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis, Legislative Policy Committee, Former Member
News & Publications
Publications
2.10.10, Changes in Whistleblower Tort Claims in Missouri
7.1.09, Crafting Persuasive Briefs for Missouri Appellate Courts, St. Louis Bar Journal
1.1.09, Valuation, Chapter 9, Missouri CLE deskbook on Condemnation Practice
4.1.07, The Use of Eminent Domain for Economic Development: Where Does Missouri Stand?, St. Louis Bar Journal
Events
3.1.07, The Jurisdictional Prerequisites to Eminent Domain in Missouri, CLE International
Speaking Engagement