Portrait of Dale M. Weppner

Dale M. Weppner

Partner

When manufacturers and transportation companies face legal action related to their products and services, Dale Weppner’s extensive experience in corporate defense can help guide them through the litigation process. He represents businesses and individuals in the defense of traumatic personal injury claims, including trucking and transportation-related accidents, products liability and premises liability matters, as well as mass tort litigation.

Dale handles transportation and logistics litigation in state and federal courts throughout the Midwest. He frequently assists companies with product liability cases in the tire, automotive and heavy manufacturing industries. His practice also includes class action claims and general business and complex commercial litigation.

Before joining the firm, Dale was a principal at another St. Louis area law firm and served as a congressional intern to a member of the House Judiciary Committee.

    Education

    • Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1990)
    • University of Missouri - Columbia (B.S.B.A., 1987)

    Bar Admissions

    • Missouri
    • Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
    • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
    • U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Bar Association (Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Ethics and Professionalism Committee, Chair, 2006-2008; Business Law Section, Business and Corporate Litigation, Business Torts Sub-Committee, Co-Chair, 2006-2007; Young Lawyers' Division, Fellow)
    • Missouri Bar Association (Young Lawyers' Section Council, Former Chair)
    • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (Past President; Bench & Bar Conference Committee Co-Chair; Executive Committee, Former Presidential Liaison)
    • Trucking Industry Defense Association

    Awards & Honors

    • Named to The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2021-2026); Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2021-2026)
    • Named to the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list, Business Litigation (2012-2014, 2016-2019)