GRG Attorney Pat Hagerty Recognized as Lawyer of the Year for St. Louis – Railroad Law; Nine Other GRG Attorneys Named to 2026 Best Lawyers

Gray Ritter Graham attorney Patrick J. Hagerty has been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in St. Louis - Railroad Law in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

In addition, Pat and nine other Gray Ritter Graham attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® including Maurice B. Graham, Stephen R. Woodley, Don M. Downing, Joan M. Lockwood, Morry S. Cole, Thomas K. Neill, Gretchen Garrison, M. Graham Dobbs and Stephanie A. Black. These attorneys have been recognized in twelve different categories:

Aviation Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Bet-the Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Appellate Practice, Litigation - Real Estate, Railroad Law, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Gray Ritter Graham has represented clients across the region with commitment, passion, and effectiveness since 1946. In our long history, we have handled virtually every kind of plaintiff's case through trial and, when needed, appeal. Our primary areas of practice are product liability, trucking, railroad and river worker injuries, automobile and aviation cases, medical malpractice and complex business litigation. GRG also represents individuals and businesses in environmental matters and commercial and consumer litigation.

Our attorneys have earned national recognition for success in the courtroom and numerous honors for trial advocacy and leadership in the profession. Ten of our 13 attorneys are listed in Best Lawyers in America. We also contribute to legal publications and lecture extensively to academic, legal, and other professional groups.