St. Louis
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Andrew D. Kinghorn of the St. Louis office has been elevated to principal, effective January 1, 2025.
Andrew is a skilled trial attorney and advocate for employers before administrative agencies, and in federal, state and appellate courts. His practice focuses on helping employers prevent and resolve costly workplace disputes by partnering with them to understand their business objectives and reduce legal risks in a tailored manner. Andrew serves as a trusted advisor to employers of all sizes and industries, both in the private and public sectors. He also regularly conducts workplace training, investigations and audits of employment and labor policies and procedures.
St. Louis-based law firm Lewis Rice has promoted Taylor J. Essner to member of the firm. Essner practices in Lewis Rice’s Litigation Department after joining the firm in 2017. He focuses on construction law, commercial litigation, products liability, and class actions. He has successfully represented contractors and project owners in high-stakes lawsuits and arbitrations, managed complex multi-party litigation, and advised clients on risk mitigationstrategies to avoid costly disputes.Essner’s work spans numerous industries, including the construction, manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and healthcare sectors. He has handled cases and arbitrations involving construction defects, delay and disruption claims, mechanic’s liens, contract disputes, defective products and parts, and catastrophic personal injuries. Essner was selected for inclusion in the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list for 2023 and 2024.
“I congratulate Taylor on this well-deserved accomplishment,” said Lewis Rice Chairman Richard B. Walsh, Jr. “With his professionalism and dedication to the firm, Taylor has and will continue to exemplify Lewis Rice’s core value of superior client service.”
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