Richard M. Roessler - St. Louis, MO
Attorney at Holmes & Peters LLC
Medical Malpractice Defense Lawyers in St. Louis, MO
1010 Market Street Suite 950 St. Louis, MO 63101
- 1 Super Lawyers®
-
58
Years
Experience
St. Louis Medical Malpractice Defense Lawyer
Updated: 09/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Products Liability
- Railroad Defense
- Insurance Defense
- Health Care Law
- Litigation and Appeals
Attorney Information
Overview
Rich has tried over 200 cases to jury verdict and handled numerous appeals during his career. He has tried numerous medical malpractice and railroad cases to verdict on behalf of the doctors, hospitals and railroad companies he represents. Rich also has a general civil defense trial practice on behalf of insurance companies and corporations. He has obtained verdicts for his clients in some of the most difficult jurisdictions in the country. Rich is often sought out by his colleagues in the firm for his practical and realistic advice concerning cases that they are handling. Rich handles cases in the trial and appellate courts of both Illinois and Missouri.
Rich was born and raised in nearby East St. Louis in St. Clair County, Illinois and grew up in the rough and tumble environments of St. Clair County and Madison County, Illinois. Rich worked his way through both college and law school. Away from his practice Rich enjoys spending time and travelling with his two daughters and grandchildren. A physical fitness fanatic Rich runs many miles each week. When not on the run, Rich is a strong fan of professional football, particularly the St. Louis Rams.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About Richard M. Roessler
Included on the 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
-
Saint Louis University School of Law,
St. Louis,
Missouri
Juris Doctorate
Non Legal Education
-
Washington University,
St Louis,
Missouri
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Missouri
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- The St. Clair County Bar Association
- The Illinois State Bar Association
- The American Bar Association
- The Missouri Bar Association
- The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
- Federation of Insurance and Corporation Counsel
- Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
- Fellow American College of Trial Lawyers
- Fellow Litigation Counsel of America
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
Photo
Contact
1010 Market Street
Suite 950
St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone Number: 618-277-9000
Fax Number: 618-277-4594
Email: Send a message
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.