A.J. Bruning | Saint Louis Personal Injury Lawyer

I was born and raised to represent individuals who have been needlessly injured. I mean that literally. At a young age my father would tell me about the clients he was representing. I would meet them and take pride in their admiration of my father. I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer and represent clients that needed my help. I was an athlete in high school playing both football and track. I then went to undergrad at the University of Missouri where I could enjoy my passion for Mizzou sports up close.  After obtaining my degree in Business Administration I went to St. Louis University for Law School. I knew I wanted to be in court so after law school I obtained a job working at the Circuit Attorney’s Office in the City of St. Louis.   It was at the Circuit Attorney’s Office that I was able to hone my trial skills while representing victims of crime. At the Circuit Attorney’s Office, I tried over 50 cases starting with simple assaults and then eventually murder cases. I presided over the Grand Jury and was head of the Bomb and Arson unit. In 2011, I was honored with the Circuit Attorney “Trial Star” for winning every jury trial I tried that year. After 4 years at the Circuit Attorney’s Office, I was offered a job at Leritz, Plunkert & Bruning. Now I represent individuals in Missouri and Illinois in all types of personal injury matters. In my short time here I have obtained a judgment for $2.5 million and settled a large class action lawsuit for a confidential amount. Super Lawyers Magazine has distinguished me a Rising Star in the field of product liability litigation. I try to give back to community when I can.  I started the Downtown Neighborhood Watch Group and raise money for Multiple Sclerosis.  I have been named National Multiple Sclerosis Corporate Achiever for my fund raising efforts. I love the city of St. Louis and support it whenever I can.  Recently I was appointed by Mayor Francis Slay to serve on the Advisory Board for the Gateway Mall. I am married to my lovely wife Lauren and we have two beautiful young daughters Mia and Bridget. I would be happy to represent you.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Partner	The Bruning Law Firm	Saint Louis, MO	2016-Present
Attorney	Leritz, Plunkert & Bruning, P.C.	Saint Louis, MO	2012 - 2016
Prosecutor	St. Louis City Circuit Attorney's Office	St. Louis City	2008 - 2012

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Saint Louis University School of Law	JD	Law School	2007
University of Missouri	BBA	Business	2004

State / Court	Date
Illinois	2008
Missouri	2007

• -Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, President Elect - Trial Section from 2015 - 2016.
  -Gateway Mall Advisory Board, Advisor from 2011 - Present.

• -Rising Star by Super Lawyer in 2015.
  -AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell in 2015.
  -Rising Star by Super Lawyer in 2014.
  -Trial Star by St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office in 2012.
  -Corporate Achiever by National Multiple Sclerosis Society in 2012.

• KSDK.com, "American Cleaners Settles Class Action Lawsuit" in 2014.

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