Borchers Named To 50 Over Fifty

ST. CHARLES BUSINESS MAGAZINE NAMES DANNA MCKITRICK PRINCIPAL

St. Charles, MO. — An attorney in charge of the Danna McKitrick law firm’s St. Charles office has received an award for community leadership. Jim Borchers, a principal with Danna McKitrick, was chosen to receive the 50 Over Fifty Community Shapers Award by the St. Charles Business Magazine.

The award is presented bi-annually to individuals who have a proven track record of doing amazing things in their personal and professional lives, according to magazine publisher Laura Powell.

Powell noted that the award is given only to the best of the best in Saint Charles County.

“The judges were overwhelmed by the number of deserving candidates, their accomplishments, and the outstanding contributions each honoree has made towards a better St. Charles County,” Powell said

“I believe that St. Charles has many dedicated business leaders and I am truly honored to be recognized as one of them by St. Charles Business Magazine. Danna McKitrick is proud to be part of the St. Charles business community,” Borchers said.

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.

Law Firm Grows, Moves In Clayton

BUSINESS GROWTH, FAVORABLE LEASE TERMS LEAD THE MOVE

Clayton, MO – Clayton-based law firm Danna McKitrick has moved to 23,000 sq. ft. in the Pierre Laclede Center, at 7701 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 800, from its previous location on North Meramec in Clayton. The decision to remain in Clayton followed an extensive search, which included other spaces in Clayton, as well as locations in downtown St. Louis and in the Highway 40 corridor.

“Clayton is convenient for our clients and staff. We have deep roots here and are deeply involved in the community here,” Glick said.

Since 2004 Danna McKitrick, P.C., has grown by 20 percent to 28 attorneys, along with an an administrative staff of 25 people.

“This move is critical to the firm’s continued expansion and will help accommodate our needs, as we continue to add resources to support our existing clients and provide more depth for new clients coming on board,” Glick said.

The firm moved its entire Clayton office May 15 & 16 and will spend part of the following week training on new technology it is having installed at it’s new location.

Terms of the Lease were not disclosed.

About Danna McKitrick: With offices in Clayton and St. Charles, Mo., Danna McKitrick, P.C. delivers legal representation to new and growing businesses, financial institutions, non-profits, government-related entities, as well as families throughout the Midwest. To supplement its local resources, the firm is a member of MSI Global Alliance – an international association of more than 250 independent law and accounting firms in 100 countries. www.dannamckitrick.com

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Media Contacts:
Thomas G. Glick, Principal
314.889.7177

Jim Grandone, Public Relations
618.692.1892

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Danna McKitrick Announces Leadership Changes

Michael J. McKitrick has been elected to the executive committee at Danna McKitrick for a three-year term. Daniel G. Tobben has been named litigation department chair. Attorney and accountant Patrick J. Murphy has been named principal in the areas of corporate, tax and estate planning.

Read more… St. Louis Commerce Magazine
Published: May 2009

Two From Danna McKitrick Elected to Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

PRESIDENT ELECT AND YOUNG LAWYER DIVISION TREASURER

St. Louis, MO – Two members of the Clayton-based Danna McKitrick, P.C. law firm were elected April 6 to separate posts by the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.

Thomas G. Glick, a principal at the firm, was elected President-elect of BAMSL. James M. Heffner, an associate with Danna McKitrick, was chosen as Treasurer of the Young Lawyer Division of the organization. Glick will automatically assume the president’s position in May of 2010.

Glick joined Danna McKitrick in 2007 and has been active in BAMSL since 1998. His primary areas of practice include probate, estate administration, estate planning and real estate matters. He also handles elder law and litigation that may arise during probate or estate administration, including guardianships and conservatorships.

“I am very honored to be able to serve the membership of BAMSL as president-elect of the organization. This is the culmination of a long involvement with the bar association and I am eager to guide the organization through the next series of challenges including continued fiscal responsibility and preparation for a renegotiation of our lease or movement to a new headquarters,” Glick said.

Heffner practices in corporate and real estate law. He has experience in the purchase, sale, financing and leasing of real estate, as well as drafting and negotiation of construction documents. In corporate matters, he supports business owners in structuring entities, shareholder disputes, mergers and stock purchases/redemptions.

“As Treasurer, I will serve on the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Division of the Bar Association. I look forward to supporting the organization’s continuing initiatives in educational and charitable issues that will come before that body.”

About BAMSL: Founded in 1874, BAMSL is a professional association of more than 6,000 lawyers and judges. Comprising 11 sections and more than 60 committees including a Young Lawyers Division, BAMSL with the St. Louis Bar Foundation, serves the educational, professional and practice needs of the organized bar, providing a broad range of programs and services to benefit the community. www.bamsl.org

About Danna McKitrick: With offices in Clayton and St. Charles, Mo., Danna McKitrick, P.C. delivers legal representation to new and growing businesses, financial institutions, non-profits, government-related entities, as well as families throughout the Midwest. To supplement its local resources, the firm is a member of MSI Global Alliance – an international association of more than 250 independent law and accounting firms in 100 countries. www.dannamckitrick.com

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Media Contacts:
Thomas G. Glick, Principal
314.889.7177

Jim Grandone, Public Relations
618.692.1892

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St. Louis Bar Association Elects [Tom Glick] President

Thomas Glick, principal at Danna McKitrick P.C., was elected president-elect and will succeed Weppner as president May 1, 2010. The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis is a professional association of more than 6,000 lawyers and judges.

Read more… St. Louis Business Journal
Published: April 10, 2009

Associated Industries of Missouri to Host Employment Conference

TO BE HELD ON APRIL 15 & 16 AT TAN-TAR-A RESORT LAKE OF THE OZARKS

St. Louis, MO – The 2009 Human Resources and Employment Law Conference will include government agencies, law firms, and human resource experts presenting seminars to help companies understand how the employment and labor law landscape has changed and what the future may bring. The Conference will include perspectives on the legal and human resource ramifications of downsizing in the current economic downturn and present updated information about the Employee Free Choice Act, the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s Lilly Ledbetter ruling, and the WARN Act.

The conference also will assist companies in planning for increased productivity, recruitment, and retention strategies and provide best practice examples of individual company’s experiences.

“This is an important conference for all employers, whether AIM members or not, to attend. AIM is a solid source for the most current information about significant recent changes in employment law at the state and federal levels,” said Ruth Binger, an attorney who is organizing the conference. “We’ll be discussing laws—both case law and new legislation—that impact companies of all sizes.”

Human Resources professionals and attorneys are encouraged to attend. Attorneys will receive 12.4 hours of CLE credit from the Missouri Bar Association.

For more information about attending the conference, contact Jan Schanbacher at (573) 634-2246 or visit www.aimo.com.

Ruth Binger, a principal with Danna McKitrick, P.C., a St. Louis law firm, is chair of the AIM Human Resource & Employment Law Committee. She serves both emerging and mature businesses concentrating on corporate law, intellectual property and technology law, as well as labor and employment law. She has received numerous awards including the 2008 “Lawyer’s Lawyer” award category in the annual Women’s Justice Awards sponsored by the St. Louis Daily Record.

About AIM: Associated Industries of Missouri is the oldest and premier statewide business association that works toward resolving problems facing employers in the state. Created as the first trade organization in Missouri, it addresses issues in the state capitol, both in the legislative process and in the courts, as well as other public venues. AIM offers conferences and seminars to its members regarding the most recent changes in environmental, tax, and workplace law it also offers its members cost-saving programs pertaining to employee benefits or operational expenditures.

About Danna McKitrick, P.C.: Located in Clayton, Mo., Danna McKitrick, P.C. represents businesses (emerging to national), insurers, government-related entities, and individuals throughout the Bi-state St. Louis area and adjoining states. To supplement its local resources, the firm is a member of MSI Global Alliance – an international association of more than 250 member firms in 100 countries. The firm can be viewed on the Web at www.dannamckitrick.com.

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Media Contacts:
Jim Grandone, Public Relations
618.692.1892

Ruth A. Binger, Principal
314.889.7167

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Joseph Soraghan Named one of the Top St. Louis Entrepreneurial Lawyers

St. Louis Small Business Monthly recognized several local attorneys as “Top St. Louis Lawyers” in the February 2009 issue. The issue selected 12 attorneys and named Joseph Soraghan the Top Entrepreneurial Lawyer.

Read more… St. Louis Small Business Monthly
Published: February 2009

James A. Borchers Named Governmental Affairs Committee Chair of the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Board

St. Louis, MO – Effective January 1, 2009, Danna McKitrick principal James A. Borchers is appointed chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee of the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce by the Chamber’s board of directors. He will serve as liaison between the Chamber and government officials on local, state, and federal levels.

As committee chair, Borchers is charged with making recommendations to the board on specific legislative issues, organizing and promoting activities, scheduling speakers, and setting the agenda for monthly committee meetings. To promote and build membership, Borchers also serves as a Chamber ambassador, attending ribbon cuttings and introducing new members during monthly meetings.

Active in the St. Charles community, Borchers is the immediate past president of the O’Fallon Rotary Club and a member of the St. Charles Community College Foundation Board of Directors.

“The Chamber has successfully kept business leaders up-to-date on governmental affairs, and at the same time, kept elected officials alert to small business needs and concerns,” says Borchers. “I look forward to keeping up that good work.”

Borchers is one of the few franchise attorneys in the greater St. Louis area, whose practice also includes estate planning, non-profit associations, and commercial transactions.

Borchers earned his LL.M. in Taxation from Washington University School of Law, his J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law, and his B.A. from Valparaiso University. He writes bi-monthly legal articles for the Saint Charles Business Magazine and is an adult education instructor in the St. Charles District Adult Education Program, teaching estate planning, new business creation, and business growth strategies.

About St. Charles Chamber of Commerce: The St. Charles Chamber is a vital part of the St. Charles community. Its 21-member board of directors and nearly 700 members serve and promote the community by working closely with city, county, and state government officials. Chamber members benefit from networking opportunities, customer referrals, and resources to increase competitiveness. www.stcharleschamber.org

About Danna McKitrick: With offices in St. Charles and Clayton, Mo., Danna McKitrick, P.C., delivers legal representation to new and growing businesses, financial institutions, non-profit and government-related entities, and business families 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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Media Contacts:
Michelle Golden, Marketing
314.416.1201

James A. Borchers, Principal
314.726.1000

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James A. Borchers Contributes to Saint Charles Business Magazine

DANNA MCKITRICK ATTORNEY TO AUTHOR BI-MONTHLY LEGAL ARTICLES

St. Louis, MO – Danna McKitrick principal James A. Borchers is a newly featured contributor to Saint Charles Business Magazine in the publication’s Legally Speaking section. His column focuses on a range of legal topics beginning with a December 2008 article on insurance and liability issues for commercial leases.

In addition to practicing law, Borchers teaches adult education classes in starting/buying a new business and estate planning for the St. Charles School District Adult Education Program and at St. Charles Community College, where he also serves on the Foundation board of directors.

“The St. Charles business community continues to grow even in this stressful economic climate,” says Borchers.“I’m excited about Saint Charles Business Magazine and the opportunity to help the business owners who give life to this region.”

Borchers earned his LL.M. in Taxation from Washington University School of Law, his J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law, and his B.A. from Valparaiso University. One of the few franchise attorneys in eastern Missouri, his practice also includes forming new businesses, buying and selling businesses, commercial real estate, and non-profit associations. He serves as executive director and general counsel for national trade associations including the Concrete Anchor Manufacturers’ Association and the Powder Actuated Tool Manufacturers’ Institute.

About Saint Charles Business Magazine: In its seventh year of publication, Saint Charles Business Magazine is the only business-to-business news source in St. Charles County. Serving a circulation of more than 20,000 readers, the magazine caters to businesses of all sizes in numerous sectors. The magazine’s in-depth editorials and timely business information keeps readers “in the know” in the business community. http://www.saintcharlesmediagroup.com/busmag/

About Danna McKitrick: With offices in St. Charles and Clayton, Mo., Danna McKitrick, P.C., delivers legal representation to new and growing businesses, insurers, financial institutions, 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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Media Contacts:
Michelle Golden, Marketing
314.416.1201

James A. Borchers, Principal
314.726.1000

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Principal Frederick M. Switzer Member of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

St. Louis, MO – Frederick M. Switzer, a principal at Danna McKitrick, P.C., has joined the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA). Academy members are licensed attorneys who practice in the area of elder law, handling legal issues pertaining to the elderly and disabled individuals.

“Joining NAELA is important to me because elder law is a generally underserved, yet growing, legal area,” says Switzer. “It is also fulfilling to assist seniors and persons with disabilities.”

Switzer was recently lead counsel for plaintiffs in a successful class action suit against the State of Missouri involving a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This case appends a long list of his career achievements resolving complex legal and business issues.

Switzer, an advocate of using alternative methods of dispute resolution, is qualified as a neutral in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program in several Missouri courts and serves on the Missouri Supreme Court Rule 17 Mediation Panel. He earned his LL.M. in Taxation and J.D. from Washington University School of Law and his B.A., cum laude, from University of Notre Dame.

About National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA): Established in 1987, NAELA is a non-profit association formed to enhance the quality of legal services available to older persons. Members are experienced in working with the legal problems of aging Americans and individuals of all ages with disabilities. NAELA currently has more than 4,700 members across the United States, Canada, and Australia. www.naela.org

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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Media Contacts:
Michelle Golden, Marketing
314.416.1201

Frederick M. Switzer, Principal
314.726.1000

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