The Death of Civility
Move over Truth, Civility needs that Hospital Bed. Early in my career, I had a heated discussion at a motion hearing with a much older lawyer. He was about the [...]
Spencer E. Farris wins 6th consecutive ThreeBestRated® award for one of the top-rated Personal Injury Lawyers in St Louis, Missouri
Every year, thousands of people get injured in motor vehicle accidents due to someone else’s fault. If you (or a loved one) have suffered injuries in a car accident, you [...]
So, Now What?
I generally avoid politics in this space. Not because I don’t have opinions, but because there are political analysts who have better formed ones. And the Editors told me to [...]
Takata Airbag Recall
The Takata airbag recall is one of the largest recalls to ever occur, having reached a global scale. Up to one hundred million of these airbags have been found to [...]
Snowmageddon it.
I finally got/had to work from home during the recent snow storm. I’ve gone to my office throughout the pandemic but a foot of snow is more difficult to get [...]
The Missouri Legislature Wants MORE Lawsuits!
Every year since 2018, and occasionally before, the Missouri legislature has attempted to shorten the statute of limitations for injury victims. Currently, most injury cases must be filed within five [...]
Don’t Call it a Comeback. Please.
2020 Too came in with a loud gurgling rumble. While I was proud to stay up until 10:30, my poor wife was awakened by my snoring in the wee hours [...]
Tis the Season. Again.
It is the holiday season. I know this because of the lovely cards I am getting. I haven’t sent a holiday card since the early 1990s. It isn’t for lack [...]
Service Animals & Car Accidents
When you suffer an injury from a car accident and you pursue compensation, a good attorney will fight until your settlement covers all of your past, present, and future injury [...]
Artificial Intelligence? Give me Artificial Ignorance.
Two holidays fell in the last couple of weeks, Love your Lawyer day and Veteran’s day. My office didn’t get mail on either of them. The second was by mandate [...]