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Biography
I have represented hundred of parties, both plaintiffs and defendants, in lawsuits in state and federal courts. My favorite cases are class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) targeting senders of annoying and illegal junk faxes, robocalls, and text messages. I have litigated more than 150 class action lawsuits and been appointed as Class Counsel multiple times in federal and state courts. Class actions are great way to level the playing field between consumers and large corporations.
Outside of my law practice, I am an avid marathon runner, having completed more than 50 marathons, including running 100 miles in less than 24 hours, and I also enjoy fishing and global travel.
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law
- J.D. (1999) | Law
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- Miami University of Ohio
- B.A. (1992) | Political Science
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- Honors: Dean's List
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- Schultz Law Group LLC
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- Staff Attorney
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
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- Federal Judicial Law Clerk for Honorable David D. Noce
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Title Law-Ethical Considerations
- National Business Institute
- Real Estate Closings From Start To Finish
- National Business Institute
- Landlord-Tenant Law
- Sterling Education Services, Inc.
- Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Law
- National Business Institute
Speaking Engagements
- Title Law from Start to Finish
- NBI
- Ethical Considerations, Real Estate Closings from Start to Finish
- National Business Institute
- Curing Top Commercial Real Estate Title Defects, Continuing Legal Education and Real Estate Seminar, St. Louis
- National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar
- Presented talk on Ethical Considerations
- Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Law, Landlord-Tenant Law: Leases, Evictions, Litigation, and Settlements Continuing Legal Education Seminar, St. Louis
- Sterling Education Services, Inc.
- Real Estate Litigation in Missouri Continuing Legal Education Seminar
- Sterling Education Services, Inc.
Awards
- ABA Free Legal Answers 2021 Pro Bono Leader
- American Bar Association
- Platinum Client Champion
- ALM Media and Martindale-Hubbell
- 2022 Top Rated Litigator
- ALM Media
- 2020 Pro Bono Wall of Fame
- The Missouri Bar
- Recognition for providing 40 or more hours of pro bono service.
- Top Contributor Award 2021
- AVVO
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
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- Missouri Bar # 48674
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- American Bar Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Missouri
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- 7th Circuit
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- 8th Circuit
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- Federal Circuit
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- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
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- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois
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- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri
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- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
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- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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- United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
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- United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
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- United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
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Fees
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Free Consultation
Free brief telephone consultation for most legal areas. I charge for initial tenant consultations due to the high volume of such calls received. During an initial telephone consultation we will discuss your matter in general terms, but until hired as your counsel, I cannot provide legal advice. -
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Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Most representation is on an hourly basis, but contingency representation is considered for collections and some other areas. Class action representation is always on a contingency basis.
Practice Areas
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Collections
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Tenants' Rights
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
- Intellectual Property
- Personal Injury
- Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Areas
- TCPA Robocall Class Actions
- COVID-19 Class Actions
- Contracts
- Mortgage Class Actions
- TCPA Spam Text Messages Class Actions
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Legal Answers
- Q. Can I sue my soon to be ex-wife for defamation during a divorce in Missouri?
- A: Courtroom testimony is generally subject to an absolute privilege in a claim for defamation.
- Q. If a company has billed you incorrectly, is there a time frame where they can no longer try to obtain payment?
- A: The statute of limitations in Missouri for a written contract is 10 years. An oral contract has a 5-year SOL
- Q. MO landlord deducted from the deposit WITHOUT offering date and time of inspection. Am I entitled twice the deposit?
- A: You are entitled to sue for a breach of the security deposit statute. If you win, the court has discretion to award you up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.
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