Protecting our Clients' Best Interests at Every Step
GRG was founded in 1946 by attorney Charles E. Gray. He was joined by Robert F. Ritter in 1968. In 2000, the firm merged with The Graham Law Firm led by Maurice B. Graham. The firm has 13 lawyers and a support staff that includes legal assistants, paralegals, nurse paralegals and law clerks. Our clients benefit from the combined experience of all our attorneys and staff.
- Confidence: When our lawyers take a case, we do so with complete confidence in our ability to serve the client well in all of our practice areas. Referring attorneys and former clients demonstrate their confidence in us when they recommend us to their clients, family and friends.
- Teamwork: Every case at GRG benefits from a team approach. Lawyers, legal assistants and paralegals are a part of each case team. The most important member of each team is the client, who we keep informed and closely involved in all decision making.
- Experience: When we examine evidence, take depositions, consult with experts, negotiate with defendants and litigate in courtrooms in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas and throughout the region, our experience is evident. We have been recognized statewide and nationally for the success we bring our clients. Our past experience includes defense work, which gives added depth and strength to our case strategies.
- Preparation: Each and every case is built on thorough preparation using computer technology and consultation with experts. Our courtroom presentations are enhanced by the latest in audio and visual technology.
At Gray, Ritter & Graham in St. Louis, our clients always come first. That priority leads every activity in the firm. From the cheerful greeting as you enter the lobby to the careful attention your case receives all the way to the courtroom, you will know that we are fully committed to representing your interests.
EXPERTISE
Gray, Ritter & Graham, P.C. is listed in eight practice areas in the 2011 U.S. News-Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" survey. The areas of concentration for which GRG is listed are: Commercial Litigation; Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Appellate, Litigation - Antitrust, and Litigation - Banking and Finance.
GRG congratulates our attorneys who have been recognized locally, regionally and nationally for their professional excellence. Eight attorneys, and our Of Counsel attorney are included in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. They are: Robert F. Ritter , Maurice B. Graham, Stephen R. Woodley, Patrick J. Hagerty, Don M. Downing, Joan M. Lockwood , Morry S. Cole, Gretchen Garrison, and Kevin S. Hannon.
- 2012 St. Louis Bet-the-Company Litigator of the Year
- 2011 St. Louis Mass Tort Litigator of the Year
- 2010 St. Louis Plaintiff Product Liability
Litigator of the Year- 2009 Personal Injury Litigator of the Year
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Legal Malpractice Law
- Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs
- Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action-Plaintiffs
- Mass Tort Litigation
- 2009 St. Louis Bet-The-Company Litigator
of the Year- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs
- Commercial Litigation-Antitrust
- Litigation-Banking & Finance
- Appellate Law
Seven attorneys, our Of Counsel attorney, and the firm itself have an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell law directory, which is the highest possible rating.
- Robert F. Ritter
- Maurice B. Graham
- Stephen R. Woodley
- Patrick J. Hagerty
- Don M. Downing
- Joan M. Lockwood
- Morry S. Cole
- Kevin S. Hannon
The "A" signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the "V" denotes a very high adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence. GRG is also listed in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers - America's most exclusive directory of attorneys.
Gray, Ritter & Graham is a charter member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms. Primerus accepts only those members who demonstrate a history of educating the public and serving their communities by providing excellent services and upholding an irreproachable integrity that guides all decisions, large and small.
In addition to the honors listed above, eight GRG attorneys, and our Of Counsel attorney, have been named Super Lawyers and two have been named Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Robert F. Ritter(Top 100 Missouri & Kansas; Top 50 St. Louis in the area of Personal Injury Plaintiff-General Litigation)
Maurice B. Graham
(Top 10 Attorneys in Missouri & Kansas – only St. Louis attorney listed; Top 50 St. Louis in the area of Personal Injury Plaintiff-Medical Litigation)
Stephen R. Woodley
(Super Lawyer in the areas of Personal Injury Plaintiff-Medical Litigation)
Patrick J. Hagerty
(Super Lawyer in the area of Transportation/Maritime)
Don M. Downing
(Super Lawyer in the area of Business Litigation)
Joan M. Lockwood
(Top 50 Female Missouri & Kansas in the area of Personal Injury Plaintiff-General Litigation)
Morry S. Cole
(Top 100 Missouri & Kansas; Top 50 St. Louis in the area of Personal Injury Plaintiff-General Litigation)
Gretchen Garrison
(Super Lawyer in the area of Business Litigation)
M. Graham Dobbs
(Missouri & Kansas Rising Star in the area of Personal Injury Plaintiff-General Litigation)
Thomas K. Neill
(Missouri & Kansas Rising Star in the area of Personal Injury Plaintiff-General Litigation)
Kevin S. Hannon
(Super Lawyer in the areas of Environmental Litigation, Class Action/Mass Torts and Personal Injury Plaintiff)
Gray, Ritter & Graham attorneys have also been honored with memberships in the most prestigious trial lawyer organizations in the world. These professional associations enable our attorneys to remain current with the latest developments in the legal community. Included are membership in the International Society of Barristers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the American Board of Trial Advocates. Our principal attorneys have held leadership positions in these organizations throughout the history of the firm.
Because of our professional reputation and careful screening of cases for merit, many other professionals, including physicians, economists, engineers, and other experts, (who normally will not get involved in litigation) are willing to consult with our firm and provide testimony where appropriate.
At Gray, Ritter & Graham, the client is always our one and only priority. Our firm uses a team approach to provide effective and powerful client representation. In most instances, two attorneys, a professional legal assistant, and experienced support staff work together on behalf of the client. This well planned and closely monitored approach, in which the contributions of all team members are incorporated into one focused effort on behalf of the client, is the underlying foundation of our strategy and our success.
Gray, Ritter & Graham · 314-732-0728 · 888-743-4054
When clients come to us, their cases involve serious personal or financial injury, or wrongful death. It costs nothing to call and ask us to review your case. Contact us as soon as possible so that we can preserve the evidence and begin our investigation.
