Lara Gillham

Lara is an Associate Trial Attorney dedicated to helping individuals who have been injured by the negligence of others. She is passionate about representing plaintiffs and ensuring they are not taken advantage of by large corporations or insurance companies. Coming from a blue-collar background, Lara is very familiar with the struggles facing a large population of society and works hard to ensure her clients receive fair and just compensation for their injuries. She is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois and focuses her practice on complex personal injury litigation.

Prior to joining Brown & Crouppen, Lara practiced in the areas of medical malpractice, employment law, commercial litigation, transportation law, workers compensation, and insurance defense matters. After several years as a defense attorney, she now uses the knowledge and strategies she learned to focus on helping those who have been injured to reach the best possible outcome.

In addition to Lara’s experience in the office, she is an engaged member of the St. Louis legal community, regularly participating in events and functions through several legal organizations.

Areas of Practice

Premises Liability
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Dog-Bites
Product Liability
Wrongful Death

Professional Affiliations

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Missouri Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Lawyers Association of St. Louis
Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis

Professional Affiliations

Missouri
Illinois
United States District Courts
-Eastern District of Missouri
-Southern District of Illinois

Professional Affiliations

Saint Louis University School of Law, Juris Doctorate
Civil Litigation Concentration
Civil Litigation Clinic, 2014

University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Minors: Spanish, Journalism, Women & Gender Studies