Attorney Christopher Combs is the founder and partner of Combs Waterkotte in St. Louis, MO. A top-rated trial lawyer with more than seven years total legal experience. Mr. Combs provides invaluable counsel and support to clients across Greater St. Louis and surrounding areas who face charges for DWI, drug crimes, violent crimes, federal crimes, and all other types of felonies and misdemeanors. Along with criminal defense, Mr. Combs also handles personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from car and truck accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, defective products and other preventable tragedies caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. Known as a fierce advocate for his clients, he fights hard to protect their rights at all turns as he aggressively pursues the favorable outcomes they expect and deserve. Honored for his outsdanding advocacy for those in need, Mr. Combs has received “Excellent” client rating on Avvo along with numerous testimonials and referrals from those he has served. He has also earned consistent top rankings and endorsements from his peers, and he has quickly established himself among the leading lawyers in his region for criminal defense and personal injury. A native of St. Louis, Mr. Combs attended Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School before receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2009. Mr. Combs then attended Saint Louis University School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2012. The Missouri Bar admitted him to practice the following year, and Mr. Combs honed his legal skills at another prominent law firm in the area before establishing his own private practice in 2015. While in law school, Mr. Combs served as a teaching assistant, and he was an active participant in the Undergraduate Mock Trial Team initiative. He also studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, and Den Haag, Holland through the law school’s International Law Study Abroad Program. Along with maintaining a successful legal practice, Mr. Combs is also active in the community, and is a member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the St. Louis County Bar Association, and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, as well as the American Bar Association and the National College for DUI Defense.

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.