Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.

United States 2025

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Year founded: 1979

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After more than 30 years providing superior legal services to clients of every size throughout Missouri, Illinois and across the country, Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard is consistently rated as one of St. Louis' top law firms. We recently earned a Top-Tier 1 ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Best Law Firms national survey in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Personal Injury and Product Liability Litigation.

Recognition follows success, and our achievements are the result of the strong relationships we've built with our clients, both professionally and personally. Superior client service through mutual respect, responsiveness and consistent outcomes strengthens the ties between us and our clients. It's simple: we genuinely care about our clients.

From just nine attorneys in 1979, our firm has grown to more than 100 passionate attorneys whose diverse backgrounds, legal expertise and personal experiences enable us to serve a growing family of clients in a variety of industries.

With offices in seven cities throughout the Midwest, our attorneys are uniquely positioned to address the needs of local, national, and international clients. Whether it's a closely-held business or an international corporation, we have the experience and resources to provide solutions to nearly every legal need.

We concentrate our work in the areas of Business, Business Litigation, Health Law and Products Liability, and represent clients in a broad range of industries, ranging from transportation to finance to hospitals to construction, and many more. As a recognized and respected law firm, we also regularly work with in-house corporate counsel and various independent firms.

To experience what Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard is capable of doing for you and your business, please contact us to speak with one of our attorneys.

Rankings

Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. is nationally ranked in 3 practice areas and metro ranked in 34 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 2

Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 2 for Trademark Law

Tier 3

Tier 3 for Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Metro Rankings

Kansas City-MO

Tier 1 for Insurance Law

Tier 1 for Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Tier 2 for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 2

Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 2 for Trademark Law

Tier 3

Tier 3 for Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Regional Rankings

Kansas City-MO

Tier 1 for Insurance Law

Tier 1 for Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Tier 2 for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 2 for Litigation - Insurance

Tier 2 for Litigation - Securities

Tier 3 for Bet-the-Company Litigation

Tier 3 for Corporate Law

Tier 3 for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Tier 3 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law

St. Louis

Tier 1 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Tier 1 for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 1 for Copyright Law

Tier 1 for Corporate Law

Tier 1 for Health Care Law

Tier 1 for Litigation - Health Care

Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance

Tier 1 for Patent Law

Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Tier 1 for Trademark Law

Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates

Tier 2 for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Tier 2 for Construction Law

Tier 2 for Family Law

Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction

Tier 2 for Litigation - Intellectual Property

Tier 2 for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Tier 2 for Municipal Law

Tier 2 for Real Estate Law

Tier 3 for Employment Law - Management

Tier 3 for Litigation - Labor and Employment

Tier 3 for Litigation - Patent

Tier 3 for Litigation - Real Estate

Tier 3 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Tier 3 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Tier 3 for Tax Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.

Administrative / Regulatory Law
Appellate Practice
Arbitration
Aviation Law
Banking and Finance Law
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Collaborative Law: Family Law
Commercial Finance Law
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Construction Law
Consumer Law
Copyright Law
Corporate Compliance Law
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Education Law
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Employment Law - Individuals
Employment Law - Management
Energy Law
Environmental Law
Family Law
Family Law Mediation
Franchise Law
Government Contracts
Government Relations Practice
Health Care Law
Insurance Law
Labor Law - Management
Labor Law - Union
Land Use and Zoning Law
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Leisure and Hospitality Law
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - Health Care
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
Litigation - Patent
Litigation - Real Estate
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Mediation
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Real Estate Law
Tax Law
Trade Secrets Law
Trademark Law
Transportation Law
Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^®

Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. has 40 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.

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Client Comments

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Awards

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American Lawyer Media 2013 Go-To Law Firm
US News & World Report's Best Law Firms Tier 1 Ranking
St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association Green Business Challenge Award of Achievement