Attorney Kara D. Helmuth Joins Danna McKitrick, P.C.

BRINGS DIVERSE LITIGATION EXPERIENCE TO CLAYTON FIRM

St. Louis, MO – July 28, 2010 – A diverse litigation practice including insurance defense practice drew Kara D. Helmuth to the Clayton-based law firm Danna McKitrick, P.C. Helmuth practices primarily in insurance defense for many industries, including transportation, manufacturing and hospitality sectors.

Representing both claimants and insureds, her responsibilities include a wide range of situations including personal injury and products liability, such as scaffolding failures and barbecue grill fires. She also handles breach of contract cases. Her broad background includes defending claims regarding complex situations such as vicarious liability, negligence, construction defects and subrogation.

“I was attracted to Danna McKitrick for two primary reasons. The firm offers diversity in a wide range of insurance defense practice areas and can handle any issue a client may have, whether it’s transactional or litigation. And, Danna McKitrick provides a positive work environment that emphasizes excellence in our work product while allowing for a life outside of work. I saw they treat their people well,” Helmuth said.

Helmuth graduated magna cum laude from Saint Louis University School of Law and briefly worked for another St. Louis law firm before joining Danna McKitrick. At law school, she interned with the Saint Louis University Law Clinic where she argued before the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District of Missouri. She also interned with the deputy trial director if the Missouri State Public Defender’s office, where she participated in capital murder trials.

“We are pleased that we are able to attract attorneys of Kara’s caliber. Originally from northern Illinois, she has spent eight years in St. Louis and wants to stay in the area. Kara’s intelligence, enthusiasm and experience expand our capability to serve our rapidly growing insurance defense practice.” said John F. Cooney, a principal at Danna McKitrick.

About Danna McKitrick: Located in Clayton, Mo., Danna McKitrick, P.C. delivers legal representation to businesses (emerging to national), insurers, government-related entities, and individuals throughout the Midwest. To supplement its local resources, the firm is a member of MSI Global Alliance – an international association of over 250 independent law and accounting firms in 100 countries. www.dannamckitrick.com

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