Ian P. Cooper
James R. Layton
Margaret A. Hesse
Melanie Gurley KeeneyTueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt, PC has been recognized regionally as a “Best Law Firm” in St. Louis, by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ®, for the eleventh consecutive year. The firm has received a First Tier ranking in Education Law, Employment Law – Management, Immigration Law, Litigation – Labor & Employment, as well as a Tier Two ranking in Commercial Litigation. In addition, five of our attorneys in St. Louis are included in the Best Lawyers in America (2021 Edition).
Ian Cooper, recognized by Best Lawyers since 2015, is included in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment.
Amy Clendennen, recognized by Best Lawyers since 2017, is included in Education Law rankings for the fifth consecutive year.
Melanie Keeney, recognized by Best Lawyers since 1997, is included in the practice areas Education Law, Employment Law – Management, and Immigration Law.
President of the firm, Margaret Hesse, recognized by Best Lawyers since 2017, ranks in Employment Law – Management.
This year Best Lawyers has also recognized Jim Layton in Appellate Practice.
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. Firms who have at least one lawyer who has been recognized in the previous edition of Best Lawyers in a practice area and metro area currently ranked by “Best Law Firms” are eligible to receive a ranking.
Firms included in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.