Willie James Epps

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Amherst College, B.A., 1992
Law School Attended:
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Missouri; 2003, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas; 2008, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
ISLN:
916325068

Areas of Practice (12)

  • Torts
  • Products Liability
  • Drug and Medical Device Litigation
  • White Collar Crime
  • Government and Enforcement Compliance
  • Criminal Defense
  • Corporate / Incorporation
  • Fraud
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Criminal Defense
  • Fraud

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (27 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/15/13 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/15/13 in Trial Practice

    A true gem of an attorney and the highest moral and ethical standards.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/15/13 in Tort Defense

    Harvard Law graduate, served on the Danforth Commission team that investigated the Branch Davidian Waco incident. Tort partner with Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP until he joined the Dowd bennett firm. Handles white collar criminal defense.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 11/08/11 in Torts

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/07/11 in Torts

    Willie is one of the best lawyers in the state. Judges hold him in high regard. He is honest, but a strong advocate.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 10/28/11 in Litigation

    Willie has proven to be an excellent trial lawyer.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/28/11 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 10/28/11 in Litigation

    I know him both personally and professionally, and consider him one of the finest lawyers in our community.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/24/11 in Civil Litigation

    Willie has an outstanding reputation in the legal community for effective and diligent representation. Additionally, his commitment to legal justice through involvement in bar and community activities is second to none.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/17/11 in Criminal Defense

    Willie is a diligent, smart and highly motivated government investigations and criminal defense attorney, with a unique ability to manage complex litigation and obtain outstanding results for his clients. I have personally been involved in investiga... Read more

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Willie James Epps: Partner at Dowd Bennett LLP
  • St. Louis, MO
    7676 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 1900
    St. Louis, MO 63105