| Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs were awarded two Corporate Philanthropy Awards given by the St. Louis Business Journal on Thursday, April 11th. The two categories won were for Small Company and Highest Cash Giving as a Percentage of Revenue. Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs has been named a 2024 finalist in the St. Louis Business Journal's Annual Corporate Philanthropy Award. Corporate Philanthropy Awards 2023: Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs records almost 33 hours of volunteer work per employee in 2022
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs LLC, with 54 total employees, contributed $500,000 in cash and in-kind giving to local organizations last year. These organizations included Step It Up, Operation Food Search, Jennings School District and SIU Carbondale.
To read the full article, Click Here Missouri Lawyers Weekly selected Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C. as one of the top twenty law firms in Missouri for 2022.
To read the full article, Click Here Congratulations to Beth Boggs on receiving the Women of Achievement award for Feeding our Community. Beth, along with nine other honorees for 2023 gathered at the Ritz-Carlton on May 9 to receive the award at a luncheon.
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Ladue News Article Congratulations to Dave Nester on the Jury's Verdict in the case of Thomas v. Esta, tried in Jefferson County, Missouri the week of August 7, 2023. The counsel for Plaintiff asked the Jury for $3,720,000.00 for the Plaintiff's traumatic brain injury. The Defendant admitted negligence. The Jury returned a verdict for the Defendant. Beth Boggs was awarded the Ronda F. Williams Community Awareness Award by The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Her outstanding commitment to the community was recognized in the August issue of St. Louis Lawyer magazine, and the award was presented at Law Day 2021 on September 9th. Congratulations to Beth Boggs for the judgment in favor of the Defendant on Matfield v. Essig and Associates. Congratulations to Steven J. McMahon for the defense verdict in the case of Seth M. Hovis v. Home Depot, USA, Inc. Beth Boggs spoke on November 7, 2022, for NBI on Advanced UM/UIM Coverage, Claims and Litigation Issues. Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Jim Garrison on the Motion for Partial Summary Judgment granted in Bear Holdings, LLC v. National Fire Suppression. Congratulations to Beth Boggs on the Summary Judgment on behalf of Allstate on Allstate Insurance Company v. Badan, et al. in the Western District of Missouri. Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs was recently recognized by Legal Services Support Group for its commitment to their mission. Congratulations to Beth C. Boggs and Mark A. Grilliot for the favorable verdict in the case of Caroline Vemulapalli v. Target Corporation. Ms. Vemulapalli demanded a seven-figure settlement because a Target sign holder struck her toe. The net verdict, after Plaintiff was found 97% at fault, was $4,500. Beth Boggs presented on the topic of “Ethics in UM/UIM Cases” for the NBI Missouri Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law – Made Simple online seminar on March 18.
Congratulations to Paul Devine and Beth Boggs for the summary judgment in favor of the Plaintiff in the case of First Chicago Insurance Company v. Ella Gordon. Congratulations to Beth C. Boggs and Matthew J. Henning for the verdict in favor of Defendant in the case of Yasmeen Lodhi v. Sam's East, Inc. Congratulations to Michael J. Lach for the Summary Judgment obtained on behalf of the Defendants in the case of Johnson v. Brotherton, et al., pending in St. Clair County, Illinois.
Congratulations to Michael J. Lach for the Summary Judgment obtained on behalf of the USAA Casualty Insurance Company in St. Clair County, Illinois on the issue of the insurance contract’s limitations of action provision.
Congratulations to Beth Boggs for the dismissal in the case of Ella Gordon v. First Chicago Insurance Company pending in the Central District of Illinois Federal Court.
Congratulations to Paul Devine and Beth Boggs for the summary judgement on behalf of Middlewest Properties in the case of Myers v. Middlewest Properties, pending in St. Louis County, Missouri. Congratulations to Beth Boggs for receiving the Volunteer Excellence Award from Southern Illinois University. Beth and Darin Boggs recently endowed a scholarship at SIU School of Law in honor of James R. Williams. Donations can be made at the SIU School of Law website. The firm recently adopted 39 families from East St. Louis for Christmas. Hams were provided by Wennemans. Thanks to everyone who donated. Congratulations to Beth Boggs for receiving the Trailblazer award from the St. Louis Chapter of the NAACP. Congratulations to Beth Boggs for receiving the Volunteer Excellence Award from the Southern Illinois University School of Law.
Corporate Philanthropy Awards 2020: Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs focuses on food distribution amid Covid-19
In the wake of Covid-19, the firm has focused on getting masks and food to community members in need. Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs set up weekly food distributions at various sites around the city of St. Louis and in St. Louis County to help.
To read the full article, click here Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Paul Devine for the summary judgment in favor of Allstate in the declaratory judgment, Allstate v. Rear on the issue of coverage for a postal carrier. Congratulations to Beth Boggs for Summary Judgement on Lawrence Butler v. Target pending in the Southern District of Illinois! Congratulations to Beth Boggs and James Garrison for their summary judgement on behalf of National Fire Suppression in the case of Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company v. Piros Signs, Inc. and National Fire Suppresion, pending in Jefferson County, Missouri. Thanks to the Gateway Grizzlies for making meals to donate to Epworth.
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs are the winners of the 2019 Corporate Finance Philanthropy Award! Our staff thrives on helping the community. Thank you!
Congratulations to Beth Boggs and James Garrison for the summary judgment obtained on the issue of collateral estoppel in Hulett v. Matzger in Jefferson County, Missouri state court. Congratulations to Beth Boggs and James Garrison for the summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff insurer in IDS v. Lutricia Cummings, et al. Judgment was entered on March 13th in Clay County, Missouri. The issue was coverage for property damage under a renter's policy issued by the plaintiff, carrier. Congratulations to Mike Lach for the defense verdict in the case of Christopher S. Hicks v. Best Buy! Congratulations to Beth Boggs on her selection to the 2019 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers List! This honor is limited to no more than 5% of the attorneys within our state. Thank you for demonstrating excellence in the practice of law! Thank you to everyone who is assisting, donating and volunteering for our Thanksgiving meals for East Side Heart and Home. Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C. is excited to announce that we have been named by
the St. Louis Business Journal as a finalist for St. Louis' 2019 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.
We are proud to be one of many wonderful companies that make St. Louis a leader in corporate giving.
Our employees place great importance on giving back to the community and we are delighted to celebrate this acknowledgement of their efforts. Congratulations to James McCune for the arbitration award in the case of Reiss v. Miller and Riess! Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Steve McMahon on the Summary Judgment obtained on behalf of Founders Insurance in St. Clair County, Illinois on the issue of permissive use! Congratulations to David Nester on the Jury's Verdict in the case of Helton v. Haynes, tried in Greene County, Missouri, the week of May 13th. The counsel for the plaintiff had demanded $3,500,000 and sought punitive damages. The jury awarded $10,000 in damages. 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 presented in the Trial Masters series on April 12th. The firm employees, clients, and friends are assisted 35 families for Thanksgiving.
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 spoke 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. 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 hosted and sponsored the annual Step It Up Golf Tournament on June 30th at The Orchards in Belleville, Illinois. 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. 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 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 won the BSP Cornerstone Tennis Tournament in Detroit MI, defeating Darin Boggs and his partner Bill in the finals!! Beth Boggs served as the auctioneer for the BSP Cornerstore Classic in Detroit Michigan. 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 David C. Davis on his outstanding result in the 19(b) hearing in Thompson v. American Steel Foundries. 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. 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 spoke at a CLE on 30 (b)(6) depositions: Picking and Preparing the Right Person to Stand Up for the Company and Cause the Plaintiff to Stand Down Beth Boggs was 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 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.
WE HAVE MOVED OUR MAIN OFFICE TO OLIVETTE:
9326 Olive Boulevard, Suite 200 Olivette, MO 63132 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. Beth Boggs 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.
The firm is pleased to announce the addition of Steven A. Ahillen, who has joined the firm as an associate.
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.
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 Beth Boggs for the defense arbitration award in the case of David Endres v. Auffenberg, arbitrated in St. Clair County Illinois
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.
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.
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 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. 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 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. Boggs, Avellino, Lach, & Boggs, a woman-owned law firm, is pleased to announce that it was 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. Congratulations to Beth Boggs and Lee Karge for the summary judgment in favor of the defendant in the case of Cherlyn Moffitt v. Shop 'n Save Warehouse Foods, Inc. pending in the Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois
Chris Garcia spoke at Best Practices Seminar on 2-26 in Carbondale Illinois presented by USA&M. Chris spoke 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. To see if your organization may qualify for free children's shoes visit SIUSTL.com. 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.
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 for 2020.
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