Firm grows by more than 25% with addition of five new attorneys, strengthening firm’s statewide litigation practice.
(St. Louis, MO) – Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch (BB&D), a premier law firm known for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and client-focused legal solutions, proudly welcomes four experienced trial attorneys as members, and one attorney as associate. With one member in Kansas City, this expansion strengthens the firm’s capabilities in achieving outstanding results in complex, high-stakes litigation throughout Missouri and nationwide.
“We are thrilled to strengthen our litigation practice with the addition of these exceptional attorneys and to expand our geographic reach beyond our current offices in St. Louis and Mid-Missouri to meet the corporate, litigation, and regulatory needs of our clients in the Kansas City region,” said BB&D Managing Member Kevin Fleming. “It’s an exciting time of growth for our firm and an exciting time to be a part of the vibrant Kansas City community.”
With the addition of these exceptional new litigation attorneys, BB&D is poised to build upon its legacy of success in litigating complex, high-stakes cases. Led by founding member Bob Blitz, the firm’s notable achievements include the successful litigation against the NFL and its team owners over the relocation of the St. Louis Rams, garnering a $790 million settlement, and Bob’s crucial role on the team of private attorneys securing a $183.2 million settlement for Missouri cities and counties against opioid makers and distributors.
“Adding experienced and talented litigators to our team—attorneys who try cases and who have a track record of success over their careers—continues the firm’s commitment to excellence in all we do,” said BB&D Founding Member Bob Blitz. “I am excited about the future of the firm.”
BB&D’s headquarters are in St. Louis, and its new Kansas City office is located at 104 W. 9th Street, Suite 205B in downtown Kansas City. The firm also has offices in Jefferson City and Columbia.
BB&D’s new litigation members and associate are:
- Anthony “Tony” Bonuchi – Kansas City
- Kelley Farrell – St. Louis
- Jim Ferrick – St. Louis
- Andrew Blackwell – St. Louis
- Julie Chambers – St. Louis
About BB&D New Hires
Andrew Blackwell – Member
Andrew Blackwell is an experienced trial attorney in St. Louis who focuses his practice on complex commercial and employment disputes, as well as emerging issues related to digital assets. He has successfully tried cases to resolution in federal and state court, in arbitration, and before administrative bodies. Learn more about Andrew.
Anthony “Tony” Bonuchi – Member
Tony Bonuchi’s litigation practice focuses on business disputes and appellate matters. He also leads the firm’s new Kansas City office, where business and community leaders, fellow lawyers, and individual clients turn to Tony’s broad experience and talent for understanding the big picture when faced with complex and thorny problems. Learn more about Tony.
Kelley Farrell – Member
Kelley Farrell is an experienced trial attorney in St. Louis, concentrating her practice in employment, real estate, and commercial litigation throughout Missouri and around the country. Learn more about Kelley.
Jim Ferrick – Member
Jim Ferrick is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in high-stakes litigation nationwide. Jim has brought or defended claims in all aspects of commercial and employment law, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, unfair competition commercial torts, violation of wage payment obligations, discrimination and retaliation, defamation, products liability, and many others. Jim has tried numerous cases to verdict and argued before state and federal appellate courts. Learn more about Jim.
Julie Chambers – Associate
Julie’s practice focuses on civil litigation. Julie joined BB&D after practicing with a small law firm where she gained experience in various civil and criminal litigation matters throughout Missouri and Illinois. Julie obtained her law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law and clerked for Judge Mary Barzee in Florida’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Learn more about Julie.
Photo of new lawyers who are in the St. Louis office, courtesy of Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch
About Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch
Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch, LC has built an impressive and innovative team with a legacy or providing exceptional service across a wide spectrum of legal services in business, litigation, and regulatory practice areas. The attorneys of BB&D serve as trusted advisers across a wide variety of industries, throughout Missouri and around the country. BB&D is focused on matters of greatest consequence, when you have legal matter that really matters you need the attorneys of BB&D. bbdlc.com