Gary Burger | Saint Louis Personal Injury Lawyer

Gary Burger is the founder and lead attorney of the of Burger Law. We help those injured through the negligence of another receive justice and maximum compensation for their injuries. We over 30 years of experience, we have secured over $180 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. With offices in St. Louis, Chicago, Chesterfield, and Southern Illinois, we are well suited to serve the vulnerable throughout Missouri and Illinois. An injury can cause immediate financial, physical and emotional hardships. As the highest-rated and most-reviewed personal injury law firm in the Midwest, we stand up to bullies like resistant insurance companies and irresponsible people and corporations who do not want to take responsibility for their actions. From the moment you hire us, we start working on your case right away. As your personal injury attorneys we will fully investigate your case and acquire all the evidence, use our experience, legal knowledge and network of experts to prove liability, and deal with all the legal aspects so you can focus on healing. We fight until there is nothing left to fight; whether that means negotiating a fair settlement offer with the insurance company, or taking your case to trial to get you the financial recovery you are owed. Our main practice areas include:

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Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Founder and Lead Attorney	Burger Law, LLC	St. Louis, MO	2015-Present
Attorney and Partner	Cantor & Burger	St. Louis, MO	2000-2015
Attorney	The Brashner Law Firm	St. Louis, MO	1992-2000

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Washington University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1992
University Of Missouri	Columbia	B.A.	Economics And Political Science

State / Court	Date
Missouri Supreme Court
Illinois	1993
7th Circuit
8th Circuit
Missouri	1992

• Member | Illinois State Bar Association
  Member | Missouri Bar
  Member | American Association for Justice
  Member | Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

• Burger Law Awards, Honors and Accolades
  We are proud to be recognized by our clients and our peers in the legal community for our legal abilities and commitment to high ethical standards.
  
  Martindale-Hubbell Award
  Gary Burger is AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® from NexisLexis® – a significant achievement awarded to less than 5% of all lawyers in the United States.
  
  Missouri Super Lawyers Honor
  Gary Burger is recognized on the Missouri Super Lawyers® list, an honor only given to 5% of lawyers in each state.
  
  Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Honor
  Gary Burger is named as members of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor only given to 1% of attorneys in the United States.
  
  Top 100 Trial Lawyers Honor
  Gary Burger is selected to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only honor that is comprised of the most qualified attorneys in each state.
  
  Board Certified By the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  Gary Burger is board certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Fewer than 4% of all practicing lawyers are certified by an ABA accredited certification board.

• Getting It Done
  Gary is revered as a talented and accomplished lawyer by his peers in the state of Missouri. His outstanding case results have been frequently featured in Missouri Lawyer's Weekly.

  • Missouri Department of Corrections Class Action — $128 Million Settlement
  • Father Killed by Reckless Truck Driver — $5 Million Settlement
  • Son Murdered by Pam Hupp — $3 Million Judgment
  • Father's Fatal Car Accident — $2.5 Million Settlement
  • Multi-Car Crash Caused by Debris from Commercial Truck — $2 Million Settlement
  • Highway Crash Lawsuit — $2 Million Settlement
  • Deck Collapse Claim Against Three Defendants — $1.435 Million Settlement
  • Sepsis Infection Wrongful Death Claim — $1 Million Settlement
  • Brain Aneurysm Medical Malpractice Claim — $1 Million Settlement
  • Wrongful Death Truck Accident Claim — $1 Million Settlement

• Gary is the creator and co-founder of the Lawyer v. Lawyer podcast. He and co-host Debbie Champion record and produce this podcast to discuss all things litigation (and life) related. Having a plaintiff’s lawyer (Gary) and a defense lawyer (Debbie) is unique and brings different views to legal issues affecting many litigators. Gary Burger and the St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyers at Burger Law believe in providing professional, actionable legal counsel to injury victims and their families. To help all injury victims through the claims process, we have written and published a collection of books sharing professional insight and examining real cases we have won. Download our legal books for free.

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(1992) Licensed as Attorney in Missouri. Verified with Missouri Bar.	July 29, 2022

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How to Deal With an Insurance Company After an Accident  (2022-07-29 16:54:41)
Is the insurance company not being fair after an accident? Read on to see how to deal with an insurance company to get the best results for your claim.

Should I File a Car Accident Claim Against a Family Member or Friend?  (2022-09-06 12:43:26)
While it's natural to want to file a claim against a negligent stranger or company, you may feel hesitant to file a claim against someone you know or love. It's important for both sides to understand that an injury claim is not personal and it's made only in the interest of fairness.

When Should I Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident?  (2022-09-06 12:51:20)
If you were injured in a car accident that was not your fault, it is imperative to reach out to a car accident attorney immediately to discuss your case.

Can an employer fire you if you file for workers compensation?  (2022-10-18 15:12:57)
Can an employer fire you if you file for workers compensation?

Uninsured Motorist Claim  (2022-10-18 15:24:12)
Why do we need uninsured motorist coverage?

Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Injury Case or Claim  (2022-10-18 15:57:10)
What mistakes or behaviors can client make clients make that make a case more difficult for you to win?

When Should You Contact a Lawyer After a Car Accident?  (2022-10-18 16:09:20)
When Should You Contact a Lawyer After a Car Accident?

What Are the Common Truck Accident Claims  (2023-05-04 15:24:50)
What are the common Truck Accident Claims? What can you do when you've been involved in a truck accident? What are the correct steps to take following an accident?

How to Identify a Good Law Firm vs. A Bad Law Firm  (2023-06-05 12:59:28)
All law firms are not alike. Some law firms are more trial type law firms in terms of doing depositions, going to trial, arguing motions, filing motions, filing briefs, arguing to courts, and arguing to Supreme and appellate courts.

What to Do in a Premises Liability Case  (2023-06-05 13:02:47)
So what do you do if you fall and you slip and you're in a liability accident like that? That's called a premises liability or slip and fall accident. For those situations, you want to notify the manager, notify the people there, tell 'em what happened. They will often take a report from you, including your name, address, and phone number. Give them your information, tell them you're hurt. Tell them that your back hurts, your leg hurts, your neck hurts, your shoulder hurts.