Source: https://balblawyers.com/news.cfm
Timestamp: 2019-04-21 07:06:24+00:00

Document:
The firm would like to thank BAMSL and USA&M for their generous donations for our Easter families. We will be feeding 29 families in East St. Louis this Easter and will be adding baskets for all of the kids, due to the very generous support we have received.
Beth Boggs will be presenting in the Trial Masters series on April 12th.
The firm employees, clients, and friends are assisting 35 families with Thanksgiving this year!
The firm is honored to have received the a St. Louis Business Journal Corporate Philantropy award for 2018. The complete article can be found at http://bizj.us/1pr3x4.
Beth Boggs will be speaking on December 19th regarding Juror Selection.
The St. Louis Business Journal has named the firm a finalist for its Corporate Philanthrophy Awards.
Beth and Darin Boggs were selected to serve on the Board of Visitors for Southern Illinois University School of Law.
The firm golf tournament was held at the Orchards in October. Great weather, fantastic turnout, great food and relatively fast play. The next tournament will be for the Clemens Scholarship and will be held on May 8th.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs on the judgment in favor of Owners Insurance Company in the case of Owners Insurance Company vs. Drake Homes, et al., pending in the Southern District of Illinois.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and David Nester for the summary judgment in favor of plaintiff, American Family Mutual Insurance Company in the case, AFMIC v. Cheapies, et al, pending in the Southern District of Illinois.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Michael Lach for their selection to the 2018 SuperLawyers for Missouri and Kansas. Ryan Kovacs was also named a rising star in this year's Missouri Superlawyers.
The firm will be hosting and sponsoring the annual Step It Up Golf Tournament on June 30th at The Orchards in Belleville, Illinois. Contact Courtney Stevens to sign up a team or sponsor a contest.
The firm is pleased for have been honored by St. Louis Small Business Monthly as on the the "Best Law Firms" in the St. Louis area for 2018.
Thank you to everyone who played, sponsored, donated and volunteered for the Clemens Scholarship for Female Law Students at SIU Carbondale on May 8th, 2018 at The Orchards.
Congratulations to Dave Nester and Darin Boggs for the trial result in Johnson v. Ordonez. The case was tried in Christian County the week of March 12th. The court granted a directed verdict on punitive damages and the jury awarded only the paid medical bills.
The firm is pleased to announce that it has opened an office in Marion, Illinois and that Martine Jackson will be heading up that office. In addition, the firm is pleased to welcome David A. Nester as a partner in its Olivette office.
Beth & Darin Boggs were chosen to be the chairpersons of the Forever SIU campaign for the law school in Carbondale.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs for the directed verdict in favor of the defendant, entered on 2/6/2018 in the case of James Vaught v. Shop 'n Save.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Matthew Temper who recently obtained summary judgment in Cape Girardeau County for Founders Insurance Company on the issue of "reasonable belief that defendant was entitled to operate the vehicle."
Congratulations to Victor Avellino for the defense verdict in Donald and Dorothy Voss v. Alexander Lynn & National General Insurance Company, tried to a jury in St. Louis County the week of August 14th.
Beth Boggs and Lisa Dunner recently won the BSP Cornerstone Tennis Tournament in Detroit MI, defeating Darin Boggs and his partner Bill in the finals!!
Congratulations to Nick Lograsso for his excellent trial result in Luke Ollis v. American Steel Foundries.
Congratulations to David Davis for his outstanding result in Hudson v. American Steel Foundries.
The firm was a presenting sponsor of the Step It Up golf tournament on June 24th. The weather was fantastic and the addition of the soccer balls really helped the pace of play. The team captained by Rich Donner of Mudge Legal Video was able to capture the title of lowest score (too low to print).
Congratulations to Michael Lach and Beth Boggs on their selection for inclusion as SuperLawyers for the State of Missouri for 2017.
Congratulations to David C. Davis on his outstanding result in the 19(b) hearing in Thompson v. American Steel Foundries.
Beth Boggs will be serving at the Member Communications Committee chairperson for the NRRDA for 2017.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and David Stolze on obtaining a dismissal with prejudice on statute of limitations grounds in Levings v. Taylor-Made Roofing in Greene County Missouri.
Congratulation to Beth Boggs on the dismissal of the trustee defendants in the case of Emmenegger v. Butchko pending in St. Louis County, Missouri. Judge Draper agreed with the arguments of counsel that the trustee defendants did not owe a duty to a homeowner who claimed to be aggrieved by the acts of another homeowner in constructing a pool.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs, Edward Blakemore, Byron Sims and the remainder of the Trivia team for their resounding victory at the Missouri Gators Baseball Trivia Night on February 4th.
The firm was a sponsor of the Dwight Davis Light the Night charitable fundraiser/ trivia night on March 3, 2017. The team captained by Beth Boggs and Cindi Sims captured first place, and the team captained by Darin Boggs, Robert Kerr and Byron Sims finished in second overall, barely ahead of the team captained by Jane Wenzel!
Congratulations to Ryan P. Kovacs for his selection as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers for Missouri.
Congratulations for Victor Avellino on his selection for inclusion in Missouri Super Lawyers.
Congratulations for Beth C. Boggs on her selection as a SuperLawyer for the state of Missouri. Congratulations to Michael Lach on his selection for inclusion to Missouri Super Lawyers.
Congratulations to Beth C. Boggs on obtaining summary judgment in favor of Hartman Walsh Painting Company, in the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota on an alleged exposure to MEK. Summary judgment was granted on the basis of circuity of obligation.
The firm is pleased to announce that it has merged with the law firm of Bonaldi, Clinton & Davis, Ltd. in Belleville Illinois. David C. Davis has joined the firm as a partner and Nicholas J. Lograsso has joined as an associate. Along with their highly skilled administrative staff, they are a welcome addition to the team. Both Dave and Nick practice primarily in the area of worker's compensation defense.
The St. Louis Small Business Monthly recognized the firm as a Best Law Firm in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
The firm assisted and was a presenting sponsor of the Step It Up golf tournament on June 25th at the Orchards golf course in Belleville, Illinois. The tournament sold out on all major sponsors, due to Semke Forensics, The Machens Dealerships and McBride Homes. The team captained by Brent Salsbury has the winning score of 51, beating out the team captained by Rich Donner.
Congratulations to Brent Salsbury for obtaining a defense verdict in the case of Kaul v. Combs, tried in Macoupin County, Illinois the week of May 23rd. The case involved a rear end impact with admitted liability and over $25,000 in medical expenses.
Beth Boggs will be featured in an upcoming "Community Showcase" for AM Best Directories. The Showcase is a forum for highlighting significant contributions that Current Best Directories Listees have made in their Communities.
Beth Boggs article entitled "$2.2 Million Awarded to Employees Subjected to DNA Testing in the Hunt for the Mystery Pooper" was published in the December NRRDA Newsletter.
Beth Boggs was recently published in the NAMWOLF December Newsletter on the topic of "Combating Reptile Tactics in Litigation."
Congratulations to Beth Boggs for the summary judgment in favor of Third-Party Defendant, Waldo Schellenger, in the case of Kuegler v. Robert Chapman, et al.
The firm was listed as a "Go To Law Firm" for the Top 500 Legal Departments by Corporate Counsel Magazine.
Beth Boggs recently spoke on a panel at the NAMWOLF annual conference. The topic was "To Kill or Not to Kill the Trial Attorney"
The firm is pleased to announce that it was named to the list of St. Louis' Best Law Firms by Small Business Monthly.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs for the Summary Judgment in favor of GMAC Insurance Company in the case of GMAC Insurance Company v. Merl Nash, et al., in Wayne County, Missouri.
Beth Boggs has been named to the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
Congratulations to James McCune for the Summary Judgment in the case of Penelope Cash v. Anthony Elkins and Wabash Valley Transporation v. Richard Harrell.
Congratulations to Brent Salsbury, who obtained a defense verdict in the case of Fitzgerald v. Allstate, tried in Camden County, Missouri the week of February 2nd.
The firm has moved to our new location effective 11-3. The new address will be 9326 Olive Boulevard, Olivette, MO 63132. Click here to see a photo.
Congratulations to Kevin Clark, who received a defense verdict in the case of Paula and Robert Brisson v. Edward Farley, tried in St. Clair County on October 15, 2014.
The firm is pleased to announce that Brent L. Salsbury has been elevated to partnership effective 9-1-2014.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs for the Court's ruling in Holtgrave v. Landshire, Inc. dismissing Defendant Landshire with Prejudice in the Premises Liability matter.
Beth Boggs received the President's Award at the annual WLA Officer Installation & President's Award Dinner. The Dinner was on September 17th from 6-9 at the Soulard Preservation Hall, 1921 S. 9th Street, St. Louis MO 63104.
Beth Boggs recently spoke on a panel at the annual NAMWOLF conference in Philadelphia. The topic is "The Art of Persuasion: Influencing Juries When the Law and Facts are Against You."
Congratulations to Brent Salsbury for the summary judgment in favor of the defendant in the Madison County, Illinois case of Herbert Meyenburg v. James D. Steward, et al.
Congratulations to Kevin Clark for the summary judgment awarded to third party defendant United States Automobile Association in the case of Ricky Tyberendt v. UPS v. Yvonne Marshall, et al.
The firm is pleased to announce that Michael J. Lach has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers of Missouri and Kansas, 2014.
The firm is pleased to announce the addition of Steven A. Ahillen, who has joined the firm as an associate.
The firm is pleased to announce that Ryan P. Kovacs has been named to the 2014 Missouri and Kansas Rising Stars by SuperLawyers.
The firm is pleased to announce that Victor Avellino has been selected for inclusion in SuperLawyers for Missouri and Kansas 2014.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs for the judgment in favor of the Plaintiff in the coverage action, Founders Insurance Company v. Shannon Cleer, et al pending in Franklin County, Illinois.
The firm is pleased to announce that Brent L. Salsbury has been named to the 2014 Missouri and Kansas Rising Stars by SuperLawyers.
The firm is pleased to announce that Kevin P. Clark has been named to the 2014 Missouri and Kansas Rising Stars by SuperLawyers.
Congratulations to Michael Lach for the summary judgment in House v. HPM, Leggett & Platt, et al.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs for the defense arbitration award in Delp v. Shop N Save Warehouse Foods, Inc. in Madison County, Illinois.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Lee Karge on the summary judgment in favor of defendant C. Rallo Construction in McCabe v. K-Tech, et al, pending in St. Charles County.
Congratulations to Lee Karge for the defense arbitration award in the case of Kenneth Cole v. Supervalu v. Stephen Hemann, arbitrated in St. Clair County Illinois on October 17, 2013.
Beth Boggs recently spoke at the 2013 NAMWOLF Annual Meeting on the topic of Firearm Legislation: Current Topics, Trends, and Impact on Insurance-Related Claims.
Congratulations to Brent Salsbury for the defense verdict in Humphrey v. Pocuca, tried in St. Clair County, Illinois the week of July 22, 2013.
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs is pleased to announce that Beth Boggs and Lisa Reynolds have been invited to join the prestigious Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. The CLM is a nonpartisan alliance comprised of thousands of insurance companies, corporations, corporate counsel, litigation and risk managers, claims professionals and attorneys.
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, LLC has been named one of the TOP 50 DIVERSITY OWNED BUSINESSES IN MISSOURI --2013 by Diversity Business.com.
Robert Kerr was named the 2012 Clayton Person of the Year on Patch after being nominated because of his community service and commitment to volunteerism in Clayton.
The firm is pleased to announce that Lisa A. Reynolds has been elevated to partnership effective 1-1-2013.
Lisa Reynolds was recently featured in the Illinois Business Journal's 2012 "Women in Law", a special section spotlighting female attorneys practicing in Southwestern Illinois. Click here for a copy of the article.
Congratulations to James McCune for the defense verdict in Michael D. Allison v. City of Bridgeport, IL, et al. tried in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
The firm is pleased to announce the opening of its Columbia, MO, office.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs for the defense verdict in Cari A. Bremer v. Shop 'n' Save Warehouse Foods, Inc. tried in St. Louis County.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Lee Karge for the summary judgment in favor of the Defendant in the premises liability case of Deborah Widner v. Kroger.
Kevin Clark and Chris Vanderbeek were recently published in the Southern Illinois University Law Journal on the topic of stacking bodily injury limits in Illinois. The article is entitled "When Bodily Injury Limits are Stacked, Jurisprudential Consistency Topples," 36 SIU Law Journal 89 (Fall 2011).
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Chris Garcia for the summary judgment in favor of the Plaintiff in the declaratory judgment case of Bituminous Casualty Corporation v. United HRB General Contractors, Inc., et al.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Lee Karge for the summary judgment on behalf of the Defendants in the case of Bill Cole v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company and Bud Cole Agency.
On May 23-25, 2011, Mr. Keane tried the case of Sjule v. Pope before a jury in Greene County, Missouri. This motor vehicle accident case involved a Plaintiff that underwent an anterior cervical dicectomy with fusion five weeks following the accident. Defendant admitted negligence, but disputed the nature and extent of injuries. The Plaintiff incurred total medical specials of $53,485.72. The jury only took 45 minutes to return a verdict of $1,527.98.
Lisa A. Reynolds has been selected as a Rising Star for the 2011 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs for the defense verdict in the jury trial in Madison county in the case entitled Drew Helen Johnson v. Shop n Save Warehouse Foods, Inc., tried the week of May 9th.
Congratulation to Ed Ryals for the defense verdict in the case of Felice Combs v. Leonard Duncan. The case was tried in April in Alexander County, Illinois.
Congratulations to Beth C. Boggs and Lee Karge for the Summary Judgment on behalf of Plaintiff American Family Mutual Company in the Declaratory Judgment action in the Southern District of Illinois entitled, American Family Mutual Insurance Company v. Monica LaPlant.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Chris Garcia for the the summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the declaratory judgment action entitled Affton Fabricating, et al v. Carolina Casualty pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
Congratulations to Kevin Clark for the summary judgment in favor of the defendant in Douglas Cash v. Nancy Beaty, et. Al. pending in Williamson County, Illinois.
Congratulations to Kevin Clark for the defense verdict in Karon Lavender, et. al. v. Quiana Jackson and Dwayne Dumas, pending in St. Louis City, Missouri.
Congratulations to Kevin Clark for the summary judgment in favor of the defendant in Michael Miner v. Encompass Independent Insurance Company, pending in Iroquois County, Illinois.
Congratulations to Kevin Clark for the defense verdict in Jerome Ropchock, et. al. v. Rayfield Covington, et. al., pending in St. Clair County, Illinois.
Congratulation to Vic Avellino for his defense verdict in Madison County on Smith v. Shipping Utilities, tried to a jury the week of October 18th.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs for the summary judgment in favor of the defendant in Brenda Beckman v. Shopko pending in the Central District of Illinois Federal Court.
Congratulations to Douglas Keane for the defense verdict in Makravage v. Supervalu, tried on August 2nd.
Congratulations to Brent Salsbury for the defense verdict in Crites v. Carter.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Chris Garcia for the summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff, in the declaratory judgment entitled NGAC v. Eubanks, Hernandez pending in Union County, Illinois.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Lee Karge for the summary judgment in favor of the defendant in the case of Alice Gentry v. Shop N Save Warehouse Foods, Inc. pending in the Central District of Illinois Federal Court.
Beth Boggs and Misty Edwards were published in the Illinois Bar Journal, click here to review a copy of the article.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs for the defense verdict in Phyllis York v. Shop 'n Save, tried to a jury in St. Clair County on June 21 and June 22.
Boggs, Avellino, Lach, & Boggs, a woman-owned law firm, is pleased to announce that it was recently elected to membership in the National Association of Minority and Woman Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). Founded in 2001, NAMWOLF is a non-profit trade association comprised of minority and women owned law firms, and other interested parties throughout the United States. The organization promotes diversity in the legal profession by fostering the development of long lasting relationships between preeminent minority and women owned law firms and corporate and public entities.
Chris Garcia will be speaking at the upcoming Best Practices Seminar on 2-26 in Carbondale Illinois presented by USA&M. Chris will be speaking on the topic of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Illinois.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Chris Garcia for the summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff, The Cincinnati Insurance Company, in the declaratory judgment action entitled The Cincinnati Insurance Company v. Paul Stolzer and Mary Ann Duffey pending in the United States District for the Eastern District of Missouri.
Beth Boggs was featured in an article spotlighting female attorneys practicing in Southwestern Illinois in the Illinois Business Journal; click here for a copy of the article.
Congratulations to Victor Avellino for the defense verdict in the asbestos case of Terry Stephens v. Home Builders, tried to a jury in Madison County 12-8-2009 through 12-15-2009.
Congratulations to Lee Karge on being selected as a Rising Star of Super Lawyers for Illinois for 2010.
Thanks to all who volunteered for the September shoe distribution. We will be visiting three centers in October and would appreciate your continuing assistance.
Thanks to all who participated in the shoe distribution on January 13th at the Jennings Center. It was a great success. In addition, thanks to all who donated shoes and toys for the children at the Jennings Center and a special thanks to Clyde Heller for participating as Santa in our December toy distribution at the Jennings Head Start Center.
Congratulations to Kevin Clark on his defense verdict in his trial of Hill v. Schukhart in Coles County, Illinois, the week of December 8th, 2008.
Congratulations to Victor Avellino for the defense verdict which he received in St. Louis County on the case of Escudero v. Home Depot tried to a jury on October 27th and 28th, 2008.
Beth C. Boggs was honored by Southern Illinois University at Carbondale as one of its Most Distinguished Alumni on October 10, 2008, click here for a link to the biographies of the other inductees.
Beth Boggs is honored for her success by the SIU Alumni Association. Read stories in the Daily Egyptian and the Southern Illinoisan.
Thanks to all of you who participated in the firm golf tournament and donated items for the Malone family's new residence. We will post pictures once we have them moved in. Your support is greatly appreciated. For a video of their move-in visit www.AMTSTL.com.
Congratulations to Brent Salsbury on his defense verdict in his trial in Clinton County, Illinois, the week of July 7th, 2008.
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs thanks those who volunteered for the June 10th Step It Up shoe delivery. To see if your organization may qualify for free children's shoes, visit SIUSTL.com.
Congratulations to Brent Salsbury on his directed verdict in his trial in Marion County, Illinois, the week of June 16th, 2008.
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs thanks those who volunteered for the June 17th Step It Up shoe delivery. It was a great success.
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs thanks those who volunteered for the March 13th Step It Up shoe delivery. Click here to view photographs of the event. To see if your organization may qualify for free children's shoes visit SIUSTL.com.
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs sponsored an event on April 15, 2008, at J.J. Twigs. Mike Matheny, former catcher for the Cardinals, attended.
The Firm was recognized by DiversityBusiness.com as one of the top 500 women-owned businesses in America and one of the top 25 women-owned businesses in Missouri.
Congratulation to Beth Boggs and Doug Keane on the defense verdict obtained in the case of Diana Blackshare v. SIPC v. Keith Martin, Inc. tried to a jury in Williamson County, Illinois, June 12th through the 15th, 2007.
Congratulations to Kevin Clark on his directed verdict in the case of Arnold v. Brenton tried to Judge Emmett O'Brien the week of June 5th, 2007.
Congratulations to James McCune for his defense verdict in the case of Brown v. Drury tried in Jackson County, Illinois, on February 20th and 21st, 2007.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs on the verdict in favor of the Defendant in the case of Victor Moss v. Dennis Hankins and Leggett & Platt tried on January 9, 2007.
Congratulations to James McCune on the verdict in favor of the Defendant in the case of Valerie Kasten v. Robert Bell, Jr. tried on January 22-24, 2007.
Congratulations to Kevin Clark on his admission as a fellow to the American Academy of Trial Counsel.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs for her selection for inclusion in the American Academy of Trial Counsel as a fellow.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs on the plaintiff's verdict in Founders v. Earnst tried in Lawrence County, Illinois.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs on being selected as a Super Lawyer for the State of Illinois.
BALB LLC recognized in WBENC publication. Click here to download WBENC Certification.
Darin Boggs had a hole-in-one on the $10,000 hole-in-one hole at New Melle Lakes in the Blue GooseTournament.
Beth Boggs was honored by the WLA.
St. Louis Business Journal listed the firm as #25 in its list of St. Louis' largest law firms.
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs was named one of the top diversity owned businesses in Missouri for 2005 by DiversityBusiness.com.
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs was named one of the Top 10 Women Owned Businesses in St. Louis for 2005 by Small Business Monthly.
Beth Boggs was named as one of the "Lawyers of the Year" for 2005 by Missouri Lawyers Weekly.
Beth Boggs recently authored Chapter 5 of the Missouri Bar CLE Deskbook on Settling Cases.

References: v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v.