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Joseph Charles Blanner
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Biography
Joe focuses his practice primarily on construction law, municipal law and commercial and general civil litigation. Joe represents property owners, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors and materials suppliers in contract negotiations, project execution, collections and litigation. Joe also practices in the real estate area negotiating property purchases, commercial leases and represents a variety of subdivision homeowner’s associations. Joe is admitted to practice in the Missouri Circuit Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Licensed in Missouri for 24 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
McCarthy, Leonard & Kaemmerer, L.C.
825 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite 300, Town and Country, MO, 63017
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Joseph Charles Blanner's Reviews
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Posted by Karen | March 28, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
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Phone Consultation
I contacted Joe for a phone consultation about a problem I was having with a plumber in STL doing work on my home, without my authorization, where he gained access from keys in a realtor lock box. He returned my phone call within a couple of hours. He listened to my situation and gave me an honest re...
Joseph Charles Blanner's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Joe as among the best construction lawyers in the St. Louis area. I have known Joe for many years and he is well respected in the St. Louis community among lawyers, clients, and Judges. When it comes to construction litigation Joe Blanner is simply as good as it gets!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a dynamic attorney in construction law. Beyond delivering his clients top-notch, cost-conscious legal representation, he has formed business relationships throughout the industry through "Construction Form STL," an industry networking group that refers business and shares expertise. Joe shares those relationships to put his clients on course to grow their businesses."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Joe since undergrad and have always admired and respected his work ethic and the passion he brings in advocating for his clients. His knowledge and command of the law is second to none. He is honest with his clients about their cases and will go the extra mile to make sure his clients are happy with the quality of representation they receive."
"I endorse Joe in all areas of construction law. Joe is one of the most respected attorneys in this industry and one of the most capable I have ever met."
Stephen Lodewyck
Construction and development lawyer | Oct 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Joe provides valuable and practical advice in construction-related matters and achieves results in a cost-effective manner. I endorse Joe."
Michael Rolwes
Construction and development lawyer | Sep 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have handled numerous cases with Joe and I have always been impressed by his professionalism, integrity and knowledge of the law. Joe has consistently proven to be a strong advocate for his clients both in and outside the courtroom."
Philip Christofferson
Construction and development lawyer | Sep 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joe and I have worked on many cases together, both as opponents and as counsel whose clients' interests were aligned, and he has always been a consummate professional, an excellent lawyer, and a zealous advocate for his clients. I have referred clients to Joe in the past in conflict situations and would do so again without hesitation."
David Renovitch
Construction and development lawyer | Sep 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've worked with Joe on numerous cases in the past and have tremendous respect for his skills and ethics. Even though we've always been "adverse", it has never been "adversarial"."
"I have worked with Joe by referring clients to him on several occasions. He has always done a fine job for them and is one of the brightest attorneys I have ever worked with. From law school together into the professional world, Joe has never let me or the clients I have referred to him down."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Best Lawyer in Construction Law and Construction Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, Saint Louis County Bar Association
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Citizen of the Year, City of Eureka
2011
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Up and Coming Lawyer, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, McCarthy, Leonard & Kaemmerer, L.C.
2003 - 2013
Partner, Behr, McCarter & Potter, PC
2001 - 2003
Associate, Lewis, Rice & Fingersh
1999 - 2001
Law Clerk, Nodiff & Ellis, PC
Associations
2012 - Present
Home Builders Association of St. LouisAssociate Member
2011 - Present
Missouri Department of Economic DevelopmentInfrastructure Development - Team Member
2011 - Present
Missouri Bar, Technology and Computer Law CommitteeVice Chair
2010 - Present
La Barque Creek Watershed Stream Team AssociationBoard Member
2009 - Present
Eureka Chamber of CommerceVice President
2009 - Present
Spring Hills Presbyterian ChurchElder
2003 - Present
St. Louis County Bar AssociationAffiliate Member
Sample of Legal Cases
• State ex rel. Lighting and Power Services, Inc. v. Interface Construction Corp., 553 F.3d. 1150 (8th Cir. 2009)
• Lee Deering Elec. Co. v. Pernikoff Const. Co., 247 S.W.3d 577 (Mo.App. E.D. 2008)
Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Granted
Fairchild v. Westport Pools, Inc., 203 S.W.3d 229 (Mo.App. E.D. 2006)
Prevailed on Motion for Summary Judgment - Affirmed on Appeal
Control Technology Solutions v. Malden R-1 School District, 181 S.W.3d 80 (Mo.App. E.D. 2005)
Prevailed on Appeal
Education
2001
Saint Louis University
MA - Masters
2001
Saint Louis University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of Missouri, St. Louis
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
St. Charles Community College - Workforce Development
Contract Law for Land Surveyors, Professional Engineers, Architects & Construction Professionals
2012
Private Presentation for Client
A Summary of Missouri Mechanic's Lien Law
2011
Meet and Greet
A Summary of the New Mechanic's Lien Law
2010
September Meeting
Recent Revisions to Mechanic's Lien Law
Publications
2012
Saint Louis Construction News & Review
Maintenance, Construction and Prevailing Wage
2012
Builder News
What You MUST Know if You do Roofing or Exterior Repair Work Arising Out of an Insurance Claim
2011
St. Louis Construction News & Real Estate
Bid, Performance and Payment Bonds Defined
2011
2004
Missouri Bar Journal
Personal Jurisdiction and the Internet: Has the Internet Changed Traditional Notions of Fair Play and Substantial Justice
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers