About

Richard Cornfeld is a incredibly skilled attorney in St. Louis, Missouri, with a historical past in protecting complicated complaints and now focusing on consumer rights advocacy. Richard Cornfeld has a rich history in the criminal subject, having spent 31 years at a pinnacle widespread exercise regulation company within the Midwest. During his time there, he worked on some of the maximum great and scientifically complicated proceedings, along with the longest jury trial in records, Kemner et al. v. Monsanto Co., and the most important lawsuit in dollar terms, United States v. Philip Morris USA, Inc., et al. His terrific paintings on the company led to his reputation in The Best Lawyers in America, Missouri Super Lawyers, and Whos Who in America. He additionally holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® score, a testament to his excessive level of professional excellence as acknowledged through his peers. One of Richards first rate abilties is his knowledge in "take-downs" of competition expert witnesses. His potential to effectively venture and defeat professional testimony has been a key element in his success in complex litigation cases. In 2012, Richard decided to shift his awareness to a different sort of litigation, now representing purchasers whose rights have been violated in ways which have regularly been overlooked by using the prison device. This new path permits him to advise for folks who won't have had a voice in the criminal process earlier than. Richards academic background includes a B.A. with distinction from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law. He became an editor of the Law Review and graduated inside the pinnacle 10% of his magnificence, earning choice to the celebrated Order of the Coif. Outside of his felony practice, Richard is actively concerned in the Jewish community. He has served as the past president of United Hebrew Congregation, a prominent synagogue inside the Midwest, and is a member of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), wherein he holds a role at the National Council and co-chairs the St. Louis Council.

Legal Issues

Agricultural Law

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Environmental Law

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

• Environmental Litigation
• General Civil
• Tobacco
• Toxic Tort

Certificates

No Certifications

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Experience

• Owner
  The Law Office of Richard S. Cornfeld
  2012
• Partner
  Thompson Coburn LLP
  1981

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card

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