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I finished my undergraduate degree in 1984 from University of Missouri, Columbia and then went on to complete my JD from Washington University, St. Louis in 1991. While in law school I was a member of the Washington University regional winning Mock Trial team.
I am licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri and over my career I have represented hundreds of individuals in the St. Louis City, St. Louis County and Franklin County areas. My first job out of law school was working for a plaintiff’s railroad litigation firm where I was able to obtain trial and hearing experience in nine different venues in the United States. In 1995 I left that practice to become a partner in my own firm with two other partners. Since the end of 2010 I have been a sole practitioner.
Outside of my law practice, since 1991, I have been able to combine my undergraduate education experience with my trial knowledge as an adjunct professor with Washington University in St. Louis. I began as an adjunct professor with the undergraduate mock trial program. After a few years, I was then hired to be an adjunct professor with the Law School teaching a Pretrial class then later returned to teaching Mock Trial, but this time at the Law School. I am honored to coach the Washington University Law School mock trial team which has qualified for the National Competition more times than any other school in the entire country.
I have been married to my lovely wife Mary for the past 28 years and we have three sons, Sam, 17, Will, 15 and Jack, 12.
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Licensed in Missouri for 34 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1991
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Law Office of Mark Rudder, LLC
513 West Fifth Street, Washington, MO, 63090
Law Office of Mark Rudder, LLC
7477 Delmar Blvd. Suite 110, Saint Louis, MO, 63130
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Wills & Living Wills
Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Wills and traffic
Mark Rudder was very competent and efficient in handling my situation. HIs support staff were also friendly and helpful. I have used Mark twice in helping with my sister's will and a traffic situation for me. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by Ed | May 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Great job. Very helpful.
Mark took care of my needs in getting a will for me. Mark and his office answered all my questions and concerns. I would recommend Mark Rudder to any one need his service.
Posted by Ms. George | August 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Very Happy!
I hired Mr. Rudder to do my Will package & it was a vey easy process (especially during COVID). Mr. Rudder & Rhonda were able to meet all my needs & were kind, considerate & compassionate. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directive Documents
I hired Mark to develop Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directive documents for each of my young adult children. As parents we lose the right to make medical decisions for our children once they turn 18, even though they are not actually on their own but are away at school. He was thorough, profess...
Posted by Matt | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Thanks Mark!
Mark Rudder and his team are remarkable lawyers, professional, personable and well-trained in law. My wife and I worked with Mark to update our will, advanced directives, and power of attorney, and we received detailed attention and clear direction. I'm so glad we worked with Mark.
Mark Thomas Rudder's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Mark is a highly ethical, hard-working, talented attorney. He communicates sincerely with clients and diligently with other attorneys. Mark is highly qualified and effective in personal injury, wrongful death, Workers' Compensation and many other areas."
"I have been opposing counsel to Mark in multiple cases and Mark has always been a very formidable adversary. He is always very prepared and advances his client's positions extremely effectively. Mark establishes an excellent rapport with his clients and obtains superior results for them."
"I endorse Mark as a tough but fair opponent in workers' compensation cases. Mark diligently and vigorously represents his clients while maintaining a high level of professional courtesy. Although we often disagree on the cases we have, it's never personal. He represents his clients well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an excellent attorney and a great guy. Mark enjoys the respect of his peers, and is known for his generous contribution of time and talent to the mock trial team at Washington University Law School."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark for almost 30 years as a friend and fellow lawyer and can say that he is a lawyer of utmost integrity and honesty. Mark serves his client very well and will always see a client's case through to the end."
"Mr. Rudder hired me as an associate right out of law school, and taught me pretty much everything I know about practicing law. For nearly three years I was able to watch him diligently represent clients in personal injury and Workers' Compensation matters. He always keeps up to date on important issues of law, while maintaining close contact with clients on the status of their cases. He genuinely cares about all of his clients, and (with the help of his long-time paralegal Ronda and the rest of his staff) helps to ensure his clients' experience with the legal process is as successful and painless as possible."
"Mark has filed multiple claims over the years against Employers that I represent. Based on this experience, I can safely say that Mark has an excellent knowledge of workers compensation law and he is a tenacious advocate for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Small Business of the Year, Northwest Chamber of Commerce
2013
Adjunct Faculty Service Award, Washington University School of Law
2005
The Order of the Coif, Washington University School of Law
1998
John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award, The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Member, Law Office of Mark Rudder
1991 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Washington University School Of Law
1995 - 2010
Member, Stahlhuth and Rudder, LLC.
1991 - 1995
Associate, C. Marshall Friedman PC
Associations
2018 - Present
Northwest Chamber of CommerceExecutive Board of Directors
2016 - Present
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisMember
2014 - Present
John C. Shepherd Professionalism CommitteeMember
2011 - Present
Washington Area Chamber of CommerceMember
1991 - Present
Missouri BarMember
2011 - 2018
University City Chamber of CommerceMember
Education
1991
Washington University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
University of Missouri, Columbia
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Continuing Learning Education
Keep Calm & Lawyer On
2020
Continuing Learning Education
Workers Compensation Change for Covid 19
2020
Continuing Learning Association
Elimination of Bias: Cross Cultural as a Responsibility
Languages
English