About
Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion, LLC, established in St. Louis, MO, and serving surrounding areas, is a civil trial law firm with a reputation for excellence. With significant experience in a range of practice areas, including Personal Injury, Insurance Law, and Litigation-Insurance, they have a strong track record of defense verdicts and are recognized among the top law firms in Missouri. Founding partner Ms. Debbie Champion is an acclaimed attorney and a committed community advocate, further enhancing the firm's standing in the legal community.
Specialties
Service type
Consultation / advice, Litigation / representation
Number of employees
0 - 10 employees, 11 - 50 employees, 51 - 100 employees, 101 - 500 employees, 500 - 1,000 employees
Industry type
Admiralty and maritime, Advertising / Communications and media, Agriculture, Aviation, Banking, Energy and utilities, Entertainment, Gaming, Health care, Insurance, Internet, Oil and gas, Life sciences and biotechnology, Telecommunications, Transportation, Other industries
Work type
Agreements / Contracts, Mergers and acquisitions, Executive compensation, Tax planning, New business incorporation filing, Financing, Franchising / Licensing
Location and hours
Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion, LLC
500 N Broadway Ste 1550
Saint Louis, MO 63102-2141
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed
Closed
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Work Experience
Partner
Rynearson Suess Schnurbusch & Champion LLC
2000 - Present
Partner
Evans and Dixon
1998 - 2000
Associate
Evans and Dixon
1988 - 1998
Attorney
Berry & Maxson LLC
2008 - 2012
Education
Murray State University
1983
Washington University School of Law
Washington University School of Law
1988
University of Connecticut
1990
Saint Louis University School of Law
1993
Saint Louis University School of Law
1985
University of Missouri
Washington University in St. Louis
2008
Washington University School of Law
Law
1988
Northwestern University School of Law
Murray State University
Psychology and Criminal Justice
1983
Northwestern University School of Law
Law
Washington University in St. Louis
Law
2008
University of Missouri
Finance
Saint Louis University School of Law
Law
1985
Washington University School of Law
Associations & Affiliations
Theodore McMillian American Inn of Court
Master
Lift for Life Academy
Board Member
National Association of Professional Women
Member
National Restaurant and Retail Defense Association
Member
Tools 4 Schools
President
Council for Litigation Management
Attorney Member
Litigation Counsel of America
Fellow
Lawyer's Association of St. Louis
Member
Defense Research Institute, Insurance Law Committee
Member
Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
Member
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Member
Missouri Bar
Member
State Bar of California
Member
Louisiana State Bar Association
Member
Publications
Public Risk Magazine
Workers’ Comp Top Ten: How to Cut Costs in 2011
2011
Missouri Practice Guide
Subrogation Chapter in Workers' Compensation Volume
2004
Speaking Engagements
Adjuster Training
Missouri First Party and Third Party Bad Faith Claims
2011
Annual Conference
2011
Quarterly Meeting
Negotiation 101
2010
Missouri Legal Update
Voir Dire
2010
National Business Institute - St. Louis, MO
Workers' Compensation Hearings: Techniques and Strategies
2012
National Business Institute - St. Louis, MO
Workers' Compensation Law Update
2011
How to Smooth the Litigation Process for Both Sides
"Ethics in the Settlement Process"
2010
Sterling Educational Services- St. Louis, MO
Workers' Compensation Law and Process
2010
Lorman Educational Services - St. Louis, MO
Confidentiality of Medical Records/HIPAA Update
2006
Lorman Education Services - St. Louis, MO
Workers' Compensation Update
2005
Sterling Education - St. Louis, MO
Advanced Workers' Compensation
2005
Sterling Education- St. Louis, MO
Advanced Workers' Compensation
2004
Personnel Law Update
"Late Breaking Changes in Missouri and Federal Employment Laws: Keeping in Compliance and Out of Court"
2004
Council on Education and Management - St. Louis, MO
Discipline and Termination Without Liability
2003
Lorman Educational Services - St. Louis, MO
Confidentiality of Medical Records
2002
Lorman Education Services - St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, MO
ADA and FMLA
2002
Lorman Educational Services - St. Louis, MO
Internal Investigations of Employment Issues in Missouri
2002
National Business Institute - St. Louis, MO
OSHA New Recordkeeping Rules and Health and Safety Compliance
2002
Sterling Education Services - St. Louis, MO
Fundamentals in Workers' Compensation
2002
National Business Institute - St. Louis, MO
Medical Records for Missouri Attorneys
2001
Personnel Law Update - St. Louis, MO
"Preventing Employee Whistleblowing and Retaliation from Creating Liability for Your Company"
2000
Personnel Law Update - St. Louis, MO
"Keeping Up With Constantly Changing Workforce Professionalism Standards: Asserting Your Organizational Policies Without Provoking Liability"
1999
Continuing Legal Education Presentation
DWI’s and Other Traffic Matter Basics
2013
Services offered
Corporate Law Attorney
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers
Insurance Attorney