Husch Blackwell LLP is a popular choice among regional and national companies in the defense of claims alleging exposure to PCBs, benzene and PFAS, among others. The firm has, however, gained most visibility in relation to its work defending clients exposed to mass nationwide asbestos-related litigation. J.Y Miller is frequently at the forefront of many of these national coordinating counsel roles. Brandan Mueller, who is also based in St Louis, co-heads the team alongside Miller and is noted for his ‘very strategic’ approach and his willingness to go ’the extra mile into achieving the best possible outcome for his clients’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • 'Husch Blackwell's strengths are the connections they have to both plaintiff and defense firms, their presence in multiple locations, and their willingness to collaborate.'

  • 'The very strategic Brandan Mueller engages with the business client to understand what a positive outcome look likes and what truly makes a win.'

  • ‘Brandan Mueller excels more the harder the case gets and goes the extra mile into achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. He also has an unselfishness and knows when to work with their local team for specific expertise so as to best benefit the client.' 

  • 'Corey Schaecher is dedicated to seeking the best outcomes for his client. He is very engaged and makes himself accessible as needed.'

Key clients

  • Bayer/Monsanto
  • U-Haul
  • AT&T
  • Honeywell

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

J.Y. Miller, Brandan Mueller

Other key lawyers

Jen Dlugosz, Erik Hansel, Jennifer Lee, Joe Kilpatrick, Joe Orlet, Corey Schaecher, Kelvin Wyles