I started my legal career as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Charles B. Blackmar, a Justice with the Missouri Supreme Court and former professor at St. Louis University School of Law. I went on to practice as a trial attorney for the Commercial Litigation Branch of the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Following this position, I served as a Federal Prosecutor with an emphasis on prosecuting white collar crime, including bank fraud.
After leaving the government, I practiced law at Armstrong, Teasdale, Schlafly & Davis, the third largest law firm in the State of Missouri, where I focused on the areas of commercial litigation, personal injury defense, and white collar criminal defense. I opened my own law firm in 1988.
I attended St. Louis University School of Law where I was the Editor In Chief of the St. Louis University Public Law Review and received the American Jurisprudence Award. I attended college at the University of Missouri St Louis where I graduated Magna Cum Laude and received the Stuart and Evelyn Symington Scholarship Award (former U.S. Senator Stuart Symington).
EXPERIENCE AND PROVEN CASE RESULTSFor over 20 years, I have been a practicing trial attorney. I have litigated and tried cases on behalf of the NASA, the United States Air Force, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Motion Pictures Association of America, and Fortune 500 Companies. Most importantly, I have represented individuals just like you against some of the largest corporations in the world.
In 2003, I was recognized by the National Law Journal as National Litigator of the Month for obtaining an $18 million dollar jury verdict involving the death of a child. The Missouri Lawyers Weekly has listed me in the Top 10 jury verdicts in the State of Missouri. In 2011, The Dysart Law Firm, P.C. settled a case for $39.5 Million.
I want to represent you and use all my past experience and knowledge to help you solve your legal problems and see your case through to a favorable result. It will not cost you anything to speak with me about your case. Call me day or night or contact me online to schedule a free initial consultation.
THE TEAM APPROACH TO YOUR CASEMy firm, when appropriate, may work together with other law firms around the country to make sure we are on a level playing field with giant corporations. If used, this team approach will be done with your knowledge and consent and will not cost you any more than hiring a single attorney or law firm. Moreover, if the team approach is used, I will still personally assist you with every aspect of the case.
To learn more about motor vehicle accidents or my firm, I encourage you to view our educational accident videos about car accidents, motor vehicle product liability, and pedestrian accidents. We also feature on this website a number of truck accident videos. I also encourage you to read the many informative articles about motor vehicle accidents on this website.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1995 | 06/13/2022 |
MO | Good Standing, Active | 1988 | 05/22/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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National Litigator of the Month | National Law Journal | 2003 |
Top 10 Jury Verdicts in the State of Missouri | The Missouri Lawyers Weekly | 2003 |
American Jurisprudence Award | St. Louis University School of Law | 1988 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | The Dysart Law Firm | 1998 - Present |
Attorney | Schlapprizzi Attorneys at Law | 1996 - 1998 |
Attorney | Armstrong Teasdale Schlafly Davis & Dicus | 1994 - 1996 |
Trial Attorney | United States Department of Justice | 1988 - 1992 |
Law Clerk | Missouri Supreme Court | 1987 - 1988 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | Member | N/A |
American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Missouri Trial Attorney | Strike at the Core: Use E-Discovery to Exploit an Opponent’s Vulnerability | 2016 |
Journal of the Missouri Bar | The Permissible Scope of Cross-Examination of Expert Medical Witnesses | 2000 |
Complex Crimes Journal, ABA Section of Litigation | An Accused's Right to Present a Meaningful Defense" | 1995 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Saint Louis University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Missouri Bar Solo and Small Firm Conference | Real and Demonstrative Evidence: From State of the Art to Cutting Edge | 2015 |
4th Annual St. Louis E-Discovery Symposium | Forming an E-Discovery Game Plan: the Plaintiff’s Perspective and Defense Considerations | 2015 |
KTRS 550 AM | Law Talk Live with Chris Dysart | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Barylski V. (Confidential Elevator Company) | $5 million settlement during trial. |
Cunningham V. Paragon Group, Inc. | $1.1 million settlement |
Sparks V. The Premier Refining Group | $39.5 million |
Hill V. St. Louis Housing Authority et. al. | $18 million jury verdict |
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Daniel Schramm, Litigation Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
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Chris has a remarkable background litigation background - both with the federal government and in private practice. He also has a good grasp of the issues facing lawyers in today's market. I strongly endorse Chris for anyone needing the services of a skilled litigator.
Alex Braitberg, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 17, 2015
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Chris is a brilliant attorney who works tirelessly for his clients.
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I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
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I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an intelligent lawyer and a good person.
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Chris since I was a very young lawyer and worked for a law firm on the same floor as his firm. I have observed him in court as well. If you are looking for a personal injury lawyer, he is a good one.