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Genavieve Marie Perino

Genavieve Marie Perino

Missouri and Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer Dedicated Helping Injury Victims
  • Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Medical Malpractice ...
  • Illinois, Missouri
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Biography

Genavieve Perino is an experienced trial attorney and negotiator. In over 10 years of service to the injured in Missouri and Illinois, she has secured numerous settlements and judgments to get people the compensation they need to recover. She has obtained plaintiff verdicts in St. Louis City and County, St. Clair County, the Missouri Court of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court. She has served as lead counsel in a variety of personal injury practice areas, including auto accidents, product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, dog bites and workers' compensation.

Genavieve focuses her representation on positive client outcomes and fighting for those unable to fight for themselves.

After graduating with distinction from the University of Virginia, Genavieve returned to her home town of St. Louis to earn her law degree from Washington University and begin her career helping injury victims.

Education
Washington University School of Law
J.D. (2010) | Law
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Honors: Cum Laude
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University of Virginia
B.A. (2007) | Political Philosophy, Policy and Law
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Honors: Graduated With Distinction
Activities: Sigma Kappa
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Burger Law, LLC
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Burger Law is a St. Louis area personal injury law firm dedicated to helping victims get the justice they deserve. With experience in car crash, medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability, and workers'compensation actions, the attorney's at Burger Law have the proven experience and expertise required to get results.
Attorney
Littler Mendelson
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• Counsel employers regarding compliance with wide-ranging federal laws and regulations • Defend employers in administrative proceedings, civil proceedings, and arbitrations related to the above-mentioned laws and regulations, in addition to other business-related matters. • Handle all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, depositions, drafting and arguing of motions and briefs, negotiations, court appearances, mediations and trials. • Provide counseling and advice to employers regarding labor and employment relations, including performance, discipline, terminations, wage and hour compliance, union organization, and mass lay-offs. • Collaborate with in-house counsel and human resources regarding crisis management, risk assessments, internal investigations and handling of employee grievances, claims and lawsuits. • Develop employment policies and handbooks to implement best practices and minimize legal risks.
Attorney
McCarthy, Leonard & Kaemmerer
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• Serve as lead counsel in complex business litigation and labor and employment matters. • Successfully arbitrate grievances regarding union contracts and ADR programs. • Provide guidance to companies regarding product recalls, compliance with consumer protection and merchandising practices acts, and handle civil enforcement actions. • Research, draft, respond to and win motions: for summary judgment, for sanctions, in limine, to dismiss, to strike experts, to discover assets, to remand, to compel, etc. • Draft employment agreements, covenants not to compete, settlement agreements, severance packages, employee handbooks, ADR policies, and arbitration agreements. • Responsible for all aspects of trial preparation, including pre-trial motions, deposition designations and video editing, subpoenas, and the preparation and examination of witnesses.
Attorney
Fox, Goldblatt & Singer
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Plaintiffs Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Law
Intern
US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri
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Intern
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Speaking Engagements
The Hard Stuff in PI Cases: Settlement, Evidence in Trial and Ethics, Continuing Legal Education, Virtual
Burger Law
Evidentiary foundations for how to get business records and pictures into evidence, when and how to publish to the jury, how to play video depos, business and medical records admission and cross examination, life expectancy, prior pleadings, impeachment.
Advanced Demand and Negotiation Tricks, Continuing Legal Education, Virtual
Burger Law
Discussed successful strategies used to obtain great settlements for high policy limits and 15 times special damages.
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Affiliate Member
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The Missouri Bar  # 62886
Member
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Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Member
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Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Member
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Theodore McMillian American Inn of Court
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Missouri
The Missouri Bar
ID Number: 62886
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Missouri Court of Appeals
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Nursing Home Abuse
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
Legal Malpractice
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Animal & Dog Law
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Burger Law
Blog
Personal Injury Blog
Videos
Missouri and Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers. The injury attorneys of Burger Law know that being injured in a personal injury accident negatively impacts your physical, emotional, and financial health. Gary Burger and his team are highly skilled in all areas of personal injury law and have the resources needed to get you a great financial recovery. When you hire us, we dedicate ourselves to properly investigating your case, developing a strong claim, identifying and obtaining evidence of all of Our Dedication to Clients - Burger Law Injury Attorneys

Missouri and Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers. The injury attorneys of Burger Law know that being injured in a personal injury accident negatively impacts your physical, emotional, and financial health. Gary Burger and his team are highly skilled in all areas of personal injury law and have the resources needed to get you a great financial recovery. When you hire us, we dedicate ourselves to properly investigating your case, developing a strong claim, identifying and obtaining evidence of all of

Guest host Genavieve Fikes of the Burger Law Firm was live on Facebook to answer legal questions for free. With Ask A Lawyer, you can ask our attorneys any questions you have about your injury, workers comp, car accident, nursing home, wrongful death, or related case. Burger Law "Ask A Lawyer" Episode 12 - Facebook LIVE July 8th, 2020

Guest host Genavieve Fikes of the Burger Law Firm was live on Facebook to answer legal questions for free. With Ask A Lawyer, you can ask our attorneys any questions you have about your injury, workers comp, car accident, nursing home, wrongful death, or related case.

The CEO of Great Circle, Vince Hillyer, has been indicted for child endangerment. Unfortunately, our team has dealt with this company before and one of our attorneys, Genevieve Fikes, isn't surprised by the indictment. Great Circle CEO Vince Hillyer Indicted

The CEO of Great Circle, Vince Hillyer, has been indicted for child endangerment. Unfortunately, our team has dealt with this company before and one of our attorneys, Genevieve Fikes, isn't surprised by the indictment.

Kazia was involved in a car accident where she was rear-ended. She called Burger Law to help with her case, and Genavieve was able to help Kazia and make sure that she got the settlement and recovery she needed and deserved for her accident. Kazia Steele Testimonial | Burger Law

Kazia was involved in a car accident where she was rear-ended. She called Burger Law to help with her case, and Genavieve was able to help Kazia and make sure that she got the settlement and recovery she needed and deserved for her accident.

An Illinois truck driver caused Tonya's vehicle to roll over into a median. The driver fled the scene and was later apprehended by law enforcement. The case entered mediation and a fair settlement was reached. Tonya Testimonial

An Illinois truck driver caused Tonya's vehicle to roll over into a median. The driver fled the scene and was later apprehended by law enforcement. The case entered mediation and a fair settlement was reached.

Contact & Map
Burger Law
St. Louis
500 N. Broadway
Suite 1860
St. Louis, MO 63102
Telephone: (314) 542-2222
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Burger Law
Chicago
332 S. Michigan Ave
Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60604
Toll-Free: (312) 500-4878
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Burger Law
Southern Illinois
521 W. Main Street
Suite 201 O
Belleville, IL 62220
Toll-Free: (618) 500-4878
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Burger Law
Chesterfield
100 Chesterfield Business Pkwy
Suites 200-222
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Toll-Free: (314) 648-8348
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Sunday: Open 24 hours