St. Peters, MO

Spencer E. Farris

Spencer E. Farris is the founding attorney of The S.E. Farris Law Firm, specializing in personal injury cases. He is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyer since 2005, and has been selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Missouri by The National Trial Lawyers Association and the American Society of Legal Advocates. He is also a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and an Adjunct Professor at St. Louis University School of Law. He has over 30 years of experience.

Richard A. Gartner

Richard Gartner has been actively practicing law for over 40 years, garnering the highest honors alongside countless trials in and around St. Charles County. Throughout his career, Richard has gathered the experience and knowledge necessary to navigate virtually any case within the fields of civil and criminal law. With over 40 years of courtroom experience, Richard has established himself as one of the leading litigators in the state Missouri and is one of the few lawyers to be recognized nationwide with the highest possible legal and ability and ethics rating, according to a prestigious national attorney rating organization. Richard is currently a principal in the Gartner Law Firm located in St. Peters where his primary area of practice has been general civil and criminal trial litigation. He has the ability to practice before all of the circuit courts within the state of Missouri, including the Missouri Court of Appeals of the Eastern District of Missouri, The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. His extensive experience in the court has made Richard a trial lawyer by trade, allowing him to successfully advise clients on matters of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Richard prides himself on offering skilled legal counsel so that his clients can feel both informed and secure in every single legal matter and decision. Richard ensures each and every client that he will take an active and personal role in every single case brought to the firm so that every client can get the absolute best representation the firm has to offer. Richard is currently a member a number of state and national legal associations including the Missouri Bar Association, the St. Charles County Bar Association where he has served as president, the Criminal Bar Association of St. Charles County where he has served as secretary, and is a founding member of the Missouri Republican Attorneys for Civil Justice. In addition to his distinguished career of practicing law, Richard is also the proud husband of Chris Gartner. Together the two have raised three children and currently reside in the city of St. Charles. In addition to being a family man, Charles has always been an active member within his community. He currently serves as a board member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and has served as a coach for the St. Charles West High School Mock Trial program, receiving the Journey to Excellence Award from the St. Charles school district. Richard prides himself on helping those in need and has always enjoyed fighting for the underdogs of the world. His relentless work ethic is driven by the opportunity to positively impact others and improve the community around him. He ensures every single client that they will be represented with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

James F. Early

Attorney James F. Early is the co-founder and president of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, with over 40 years of experience representing asbestos victims, particularly those diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. He has successfully represented thousands of asbestos victims nationwide and hundreds of children with lead paint poisoning.

Chris Meisenkothen

Attorney Chris Meisenkothen graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1996 and its School of Law in 1999, becoming a named partner in 2011. He has dedicated his career to representing mesothelioma victims, personally handling hundreds of cases and winning a $20 million verdict, the largest asbestos jury verdict in Connecticut history. He is also a prolific author and speaker on mesothelioma topics.

Michael Boyd provides effective and aggressive legal representation to clients throughout Missouri. He focuses on helping injured individuals due to negligence and those charged with crimes. He earned his law degree from St. Louis University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lindenwood University. He entered private practice after law school, focusing on personal injury and criminal defense, including DWI. He is a member of The Missouri Bar, St. Charles County Bar Association, and Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He was recognized as a SuperLawyers Rising Star in 2019, National Trial Lawyers- Top 40 under 40, and American Institute of DUI/DWI attorneys- 10 Best, Client Satisfaction.

Brian Early

Brian Early graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 1996 and magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2000. He is the managing attorney of the firm’s New York City office, specializing in representing mesothelioma victims and their families, and serves as Liaison Counsel in the New York City Asbestos Litigation.

Jennifer R. Lucarelli

Attorney Jennifer R. Lucarelli graduated from Yale University in 1995 and the University of Notre Dame School of Law in 1999. A partner at the firm since 2010, she has represented over 1,000 mesothelioma victims, recovering millions in settlements, and possesses extensive knowledge of both legal and medical aspects of asbestos litigation.