Dowd Bennett focuses on high-stakes litigation and trials, internal and governmental investigations, and appellate representa ... tion. We assist our clients in all jurisdictions and in all phases of their cases, including trial and appeal. Our team includes a former Missouri Governor, a former United States Senator from Missouri, two former United States Attorneys, two former United States Supreme Court clerks, seven former clerks to the United States Court of Appeals, six former clerks to United States District Court judges, two former State Supreme Court clerks, and two former Assistant United States Attorneys. Trying cases is in our DNA. The firm represents some of the most recognized names in business in their important cases across the country. In recent years, our lawyers have successfully tried to verdict three cases involving more than $100 million in dispute, and six cases involving more than $25 million in dispute. We litigate all forms of business disputes, and our recent trial experience includes False Claims Act allegations, employment discrimination, claims of professional negligence and fraud against contractors and auditors, partnership disputes, corporate tax disputes, contract disputes, patent and trademark disputes, and all business torts. Our attorneys’ experience as former federal and state prosecutors helps us defend our clients in confidential criminal and regulatory proceedings as well as internal corporate investigations. Areas of particular focus include congressional investigations, FCPA enforcement, securities fraud, misuse and abuse of authority, and fraud involving government programs and resources. Above all, we value our firm's close-knit, diverse, and hard-working culture. read more