Spencer E. Farris, Attorney | Zevan Davidson Farris Stewart Law Firm

Spencer E. Farris, Attorney

The law was once considered an honored profession. I believe that it still is, and was blessed to study at one of the nation’s finest law schools, the Washington University School of Law. After working for several of the Midwest's most respected and talented attorneys and practicing as a solo lawyer for four years, I joined Zevan Davidson Farris Stewart, LLC. Our focus is still on the needs of injury victims, but most of our clients are medical negligence victims.

Occasionally law firms boast about their considerable size; Zevan Davidson Farris Stewart, LLC is small by design. This way, we're able to focus our full attention on the needs of our clients. When you hire our firm, you meet the attorney who will be with you throughout the legal process. You won't be "passed” around the firm as your case progresses. We approach our cases as a team, and you have the benefit of our teamwork when your case is ready for trial. We understand that your only case is your most important case!

Since we are by design small, we don't advertise tens of thousands of clients "served." In order to give you the personalized attention you deserve, we are selective about the clients we choose to represent. Once we have chosen each other you can depend on honest, prompt answers to your questions, professional expertise, and dedication.

Spencer E. Farris is a graduate of Washington University School of Law. Mr. Farris is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Illinois and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. His experience includes:

Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate - National Board of Trial Advocacy. The National Board of Trial Advocacy is a professional organization, recognized by the American Bar Association and in opinions by the United States Supreme Court for their rigorous certification procedures. www.nbtanet.org

Martindale-Hubbell, the premier attorney rating system, has given Spencer Farris and Zevan Davidson Farris Stewart Law Firm an AV rating- the highest rating available from that organization. www.martindale.com.

Spencer E. Farris has been listed as a Missouri - Kansas Super Lawyer for 2005 in the KC Magazine and Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine. This list includes only 5% of Missouri and Kansas attorneys.

Serves on the Board of Governors for the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA).*

Member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA).*

Member of the Work Injury Litigation Group, which focuses on the needs of injured workers.

Founding member of the Consumer Attorney Network 1992 - Present.

Served on Washington University's nationally known Trial Team and received recognition from the International Academy of Trial Attorneys. He also won the American Jurisprudence Award for Evidence while in Law School, the highest honor given in that course.

Syndicated columnist with the Levison Group: Under Analysis

Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy, St. Louis University School of Law 2004 - Present.

In LeSage v. Dirt Cheap Cigarettes and Beer, Inc., an unborn child was killed during the robbery of his mother. Mr. Farris successfully argued, to the Missouri Supreme Court, that the child's father should be allowed to prove his paternity of the unborn child, and sue for the child's wrongful death. To view the Supreme Court Opinion, click here.

In 2002, tried a case against a bus driver for assaulting and restraining a female student, resulting in the bus driver’s termination from the company, a $75,000.00 settlement with the company and $500,000.00 verdict against the bus driver. McFarland v. School Services and Leasing.

In Grose v. Nissan, a young man was paralyzed after he flew out of the hatchback of the car he was in during an otherwise minor crash. After the trial court improperly admitted a videotape of a misleading crash test, Mr. Farris appealed the case to the Missouri Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals agreed with Mr. Farris and held that the trial court should not have admitted the videotape. A new trial was ordered.

Has been the lead or supporting trial attorney in cases involving defective baby seats, dangerous drugs, defectively designed automobiles and airplanes, medical mistakes, nursing home neglect, discrimination, motor vehicle crashes involving motorcycles, semi-trucks and passenger vehicles, falls and work related injuries. Currently helping clients with injuries due to exposure to dangerous drugs such as Vioxx, and asbestos related injuries.

*ATLA and MATA are dedicated to pursuing justice for injury victims, and work in the court room and the legislature for that purpose.

Although the NBTA is recognized by the American Bar Association and the United States Supreme Court, neither the Missouri Supreme Court nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations.