That is Why They Play the Games
Sports metaphors are popular in trial law. In part because trial lawyers see themselves as gladiators, and that means there is a winner in most every contest. In part, because [...]
The S.E. Farris Law Firm Named Among Fastest Growing Firms in U.S.
LOUIS (Sept. 21, 2017) – On Sept. 19, the Law Firm 500 Award committee announced the list of 2017 Honorees. The S.E. Farris Law Firm, achieving 30.84% growth, ranked 188th [...]
Things are different, Reflections and Other Stuff
Gentle Reader, I hope you can forgive the more disjointed than usual missive this week. I had a death in my family, and it caused me to pause for reflection, [...]
Understanding the Civil Lawsuit Process
Civil lawsuits are different from criminal cases. While they may look similar in some respects, the rules and standards are different. These disputes between people or businesses are within the [...]
What were they thinking?
I argued a case in the Court of Appeals a couple of weeks back. My position violated the first rule of appellate advocacy- be the respondent. My client was the [...]
Your Rights and Responsibilities Under Missouri Workers’ Compensation Law
Don't let a work injury hurt your family's wellbeing and financial security. Learn your rights and responsibilities under Missouri Workers' Compensation Law. Check out our free e-guide for more info, and contact us for [...]
Middle Aged Law Guy is a … Freshman?
By Spencer Farris for the nationally syndicated column Under Analysis I am a proud member of the legal profession. The profession has traditions and responsibilities, and honorable lawyers take those [...]
St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney Named to 2017 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers List for 13th Year in a Row
Super Lawyers is a registered trademark of Thomson Reuters LOUIS (June 23, 2017)—Spencer Farris, personal injury attorney at The S.E. Farris Law Firm, has been selected to the [...]
3 Things That Can Affect Your Recovery After a Motorcycle Accident
Each year in the United States, there are around 100,000 motorcycle accidents, resulting in approximately 84,000 injuries and 5,000 deaths. Insurers (and juries) are quick to blame the injured motorcyclist. [...]
Baboon in the Right.
Those older than 30 recognize the title of this missive as the most common misquoted musical lyric of our youth. The real lyric- Bad Moon on the Rise- has been [...]