Meet our team members, learn about our deep experience and discover why we are passionate about what we do through our monthly employee spotlight series. How long have you worked at Monsees & Mayer? Within the legal profession? I have worked within the legal industry for nearly 30 years, 20 of those at Monsees &…
Most personal injury cases proceed on a theory of negligence. Even product liability cases, which have the additional option in most instances of proceeding on what is known as “strict liability”, may also proceed on negligence. Automobile cases, slip and falls, dog bites, and most other cases are ultimately submitted to juries based on whether the defendant was negligent in…
In recent years, thousands of riders and drivers of Uber and Lyft have fallen victim to harassment, unwanted physical contact, indecent exposure, sexual assault, and rape. For instance, Uber reported 3,824 incidents of sexual assault and misconduct in 2019 and 2020. Of the 998 incidents of sexual assault reported in 2020, 141 of those incidents were reported as non-consensual sexual penetration or rape. For both…
Monsees & Mayer is excited and proud to announce its new shareholder, Ryan Frazier. This is an exciting change that points to the bright future our firm holds. “Monsees & Mayer was first formed in 1995 as Monsees, Miller & DeFeo. Richard Miller had worked for Woolsey Fisher in Springfield for 14 years before joining…
It’s a celebration at the Monsees & Mayer offices! Although times have changed in the 26 years since we first opened our doors, our mission has never changed – to fight for justice on behalf of those who need it most. Here’s to 26 more!
We would like to celebrate Monsees & Mayer’s Founding Shareholder Timothy Monsees on his reception of the 2021 ICON Award! This award is given to attorneys who spend years fighting for clients, demonstrating dedication to justice inside and outside the courtroom. We think Tim exemplifies these qualities everyday. The Monsees & Mayer team could not…
A Poplar Bluff, Missouri pediatrician has been accused of having sexual contact with a child. Joseph Fernando faces first-degree statutory sodomy charges. If others have similar incidents to report, they are encouraged to contact Detectives Hank Trout, Cory Mills or Thomas Forkum at the Dexter Police Department, 573-624-5512. Sexual Abuse of Children Episodes of sexual…
Monsees & Mayer is excited and proud to announce our two newest shareholders: Bobby Thrasher and Reed Martens. This is a change we welcome and look forward to a bright future for our firm. “In 40 years of practice, I have had the pleasure of working with and against many fine attorneys, young and old.…
Monsees & Mayer, P.C. is honored to announce that both Timothy Monsees, Senior Shareholder, and David Mayer, Managing Shareholder, have been included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Attorneys do not purchase…
We are pleased to announce David Mayer has been named as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel! The mission of the NADC is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar. In addition, they provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate. The recipients…