Matthew Nagel is the founder and managing partner of the BiState Law Center. He fights for people that have been hurt at work in Missouri and Illinois, protecting their three main benefits and guiding them through the workers compensation system. Matt graduated from Millstadt Consolidated School in 1996 and from Belleville West magna cum laude in 2000. Graduating from Knox College in 2004, Matt earned a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.A. in International Relations while serving as a senior captain and four year starter for the Knox Prairie Fire soccer team. He earned his law degree from Washington University School of Law in 2007, while serving as the Editor-In-Chief of the Manual of International Legal Citation and on the executive board of the Global Studies Law Review. As a Rule 13 student attorney, Matthew Nagel represented underprivileged women and children who were victims of domestic violence through the nationally ranked Washington University Civil Justice Clinic. In 2008, he earned his LLM in Intellectual Property from Washington University to further his practice in protecting clients’ copyrights and trademarks. He has been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorney in Missouri and Illinois by a number of national organizations. The National Trial Lawyers Association named his a Top 25 Workers Compensation Trial Attorney in Missouri. Now attorney Matthew Nagel uses his experience as a former insurance defense lawyer to help small businesses in the St. Louis Metro Area navigate the legal system and protect what they have worked so hard to build. Matt also uses this experience in the classroom. He is an adjunct professor of law at Washington University School of Law (his alma mater) and teaches at Maryville University and Ranken Tech. Away from the Courtroom and the office, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife Jaci and their dogs Wellington and Gizmo. He is still an avid soccer player and works with professional soccer players to further their careers. He volunteers with SPENSA and the St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts.

James Eason is a St. Louis personal injury attorney and the founder of Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers. Licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois, James has been a dedicated trial lawyer since 2003, focusing on serious personal injury and consumer fraud cases. He is committed to securing justice for his clients, whether through settlement or trial. Originally from Kentucky, James attended Murray State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in 1998. During his time at Murray State, he was recognized for his leadership and academic achievements, being named to the Order of Omega honor society, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Society, and Lambda Alpha Honor Society. He was also an active member of the Sigma Pi fraternity and was honored as "Mr. Murray State" in 1996. James takes a hands-on approach with every case at Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, ensuring that each client receives the personal attention and dedication they deserve. Unlike many firms, your case will never be handed off to an associate—James personally oversees every case to fight for the best possible outcome.