Mrs. Beth C. Boggs

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Mrs. Beth C. Boggs: Attorney with Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
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Biography

Phi Kappa Phi. Recipient, Antitrust Award. Adjunct Professor, Webster University. Author: "Hypnotically Enhanced Testimony: Has it Lost Its Charm?" S.I.U.L.J. Winter Edition 1991; Lost Chance of Survival; Should The Courts Ever Tinker With Chance? S.I.U.L.J. Winter Ed. 1992; Rethinking the Bar on Hypnotically Enhanced Testimony, Illinois Bar Journal March 1993; "Missouri Discovers Lost Chance of Recovery," Journal of The Missouri Bar, May-June 1993; Survey of Illinois Law: Civil Procedure S.I.U.L.J. Survey, 1995, "The Validity of Territorial Restrictions on Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Missouri," 50 Journal of the Missouri Bar 181 (1994); "Determining Diligence in Service of Process; Patience Is Not A Virtue," Ill. B. J. 188 (1996); "Understanding The Illinois Medical Studies Act," 82 Ill. B. Journal 422 (1994); Mastering The Obvious: The Open and Obvious Doctrine in Illinois, VOL. 85 Ill. B Journal 28 (1997); "Just Say No: Avoiding The Pitfalls in Denial of Coverage," 52 J. of Mo. Bar 110 (1996); Public Policy v. Policy Exclusions," 57 Journal of the Missouri Bar 16 (2001); "An Insurer's Rights in Illinois Under The Common Fund Doctrine," 89 Ill. Bar Journal 242 (2001); "Survey of Illinois Law: Civil Procedure," S.I.U.L.J. Survey Edition, 1995; "Survey of Illinois Law: Insurance," S.I.U.L.J. Survey Edition, 1999; "Survey of Illinois Law: Torts," S.I.U.L.J. Survey Edition, 2000; "Survey of Illinois Law: Torts," SIULJ Survey Edition 2001 "Survey of Illinois Law: Insurance," SIULJ Survey Edition, 2001. Co-Author: Survey of Health Law, S.I.U.L.J. Survey Edition, 1992; "Criminal Convictions Do Not Equal Intentional Acts," 25 S.I.U. Law Journal 281 (2001); "Primary Insurers' Duty to Exercise Good Faith Toward Excess-Insurance Carriers," Vol. 90 Ill. B.J. 18 (2002); Mo. Litigation Settlements Chapter 6, "Settlements with Minors & Incompetents," (Mo. Bar 2d ed. 2001); Mo. Insurance Practice, Chapter 14, "Rights & Remedies" (Mo. Bar 2d ed 2004).

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Areas of Practice (16)

  • Insurance Coverage
  • Negligence Defense
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Insurance Defense
  • Professional Liability
  • Employment Law
  • Collections
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Health Law
  • Transportation
  • Premises Liability
  • Fraud
  • Arson and Insurance Fraud
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Class Action Defense
  • Trucking Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Governors State University, B.A., Dean's List, 1987
Law School Attended:
Southern Illinois University, J.D., magna cum laude; Southern Illinois University, J.D., Dean's list
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, Illinois; 1992, Missouri; 1998, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri; 2012, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals; 2003, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1996, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois; 1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, U.S. District Court, Southern and Central Districts of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Memberships:
St. Clair County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations; The Missouri Bar; The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis; The Lawyers Association of St. Louis; Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers; Womens Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.
ISLN:
901253697
Minority Owned:
Yes

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$125 - $275/hr
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (10 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/18/14 in Civil Litigation

    Beth is an excellent attorney. She has the highest ethical and legal standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/11/14 in Premises Liability Defense

    See my comments on the Business Litigation side. Highest recommendation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/11/14 in Products Liability Defense

    See my comments on the Business Litigation side. Highest recommendation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/11/14 in Business Litigation

    Beth is not just smart and effective, as opposing counsel she is also terrifically entertaining and while you are listening to her stories, she is serving you up on a platter. She is truly brilliant and tactical with a national practice and clients t... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/08/14 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/08/14 in Automobile Accidents and Injuries

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/08/14 in Insurance Litigation

    Great lawyer. Highly recommend.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/08/14 in Personal Injury Defense

    I have been on the opposite side of cases numerous times with Beth. She is an excellent advocate for the defense. I always know that it will be a challenge when she is on the other side. Yet I also know that she will always be fair and ethical. I... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/08/14 in Trial Practice

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/08/14 in Litigation

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