Dedicated Counsel
Dedicated Counsel,
Trusted Advice

At Mickes O’Toole, our focus is on providing comprehensive, expert legal analysis and advice to governmental and private sector entities, including public school districts, colleges, universities, corporations, small businesses and individuals.

Business Group
Business & Corporate

Trusted Advice for modern-day business, both big and small.

Education Law
Education Law

Dedicated to Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois Schools, Colleges & Universities.

Labor Law
Labor & Employment

Comprehensive Labor Relations Strategies for today’s economic environment.

Banking Group
Banking & Finance

Dedicated Counsel for banks, credit unions, other financial institutions.

Trust Law
Trusts & Estates

Creating a path that preserves and protects assets for family and business.

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Diversity & Inclusion

are more than just words to our firm.

As Missouri’s largest minority-owned law firm we recognize the competitive advantage provided to our clients by our varied backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. Our routine recognition for employing the best attorneys in Missouri and the nation is a direct result of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Innovative & Experienced

Our attorneys are dedicated to using their collective expertise, experience and talent to provide our clients with innovative solutions to their unique needs and challenges. We emphasize a proactive approach, focusing on training, education and early identification of legal issues to minimize potential liabilities and achieve our client’s objectives and goals.

Practice Areas

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Education Law

Representing public schools, private schools, higher education and education-related clients in a wide variety of areas

Business & Corporate

Broad-based experience and expertise focused on solving complex business problems

Labor & Employment

A full range of training and counseling services on emerging labor and employment issues

Banking & Finance

A full range of legal services specialized for the financial sector and backed by years of experience and representation

Trusts & Estates

Protecting assets, minimizing tax burdens, and ensuring the availability of financial resources for our clients

Dedicated • Diligent • Decorated

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Recent News

The 2024-25 Spotlight Series Begins!

We are excited to once again offer our Spotlight Series for the 2024-2025 school year. The spotlight series is a ...

Jim Thomeczek Honored with Distinguished Service Award by MO-CASE

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2024 New Superintendent Boot Camp Dates Announced

The dates for the 2024 New Superintendent Boot Camp have been set. September 10, 2024 – St. Louis, MO (Mickes ...

Recent Articles

Client Alert | On the Horizon: How ‘Proposition A’ Could Revolutionize Sick Leave in Missouri

October 28, 2024 Written by Anne Kerns, Natalie Hoernschemeyer & Grant Wiens Proposition A, on the ballot ...

Client Alert: Political Speech in Schools During Election Season

With the highly anticipated November 2024 Presidential Election approaching, public school districts are ...

Client Alert: Biden’s New Title IX Regulations Are Enjoined by Federal Court

On July 24, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri temporarily enjoined the ...

Client Alert: More School District Employees Eligible for Overtime Pay Under New Federal Rule

New Overtime Regulations On April 23, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) published final rules ...

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