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also known as A.J. Bruning
I was born and raised to represent individuals who have been needlessly injured. I mean that literally. At a young age my father would tell me about the clients he was representing. I would meet them and take pride in their admiration of my father. I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer and represent clients that needed my help. I was an athlete in high school playing both football and track. I then went to undergrad at the University of Missouri where I could enjoy my passion for Mizzou sports up close. After obtaining my degree in Business Administration I went to St. Louis University for Law School. I knew I wanted to be in court so after law school I obtained a job working at the Circuit Attorney’s Office in the City of St. Louis. It was at the Circuit Attorney’s Office that I was able to hone my trial skills while representing victims of crime. At the Circuit Attorney’s Office, I tried over 50 cases starting with simple assaults and then eventually murder cases. I presided over the Grand Jury and was head of the Bomb and Arson unit. In 2011, I was honored with the Circuit Attorney “Trial Star” for winning every jury trial I tried that year. After 4 years at the Circuit Attorney’s Office, I was offered a job at Leritz, Plunkert & Bruning. Now I represent individuals in Missouri and Illinois in all types of personal injury matters. In my short time here I have obtained a judgment for $2.5 million and settled a large class action lawsuit for a confidential amount. Super Lawyers Magazine has distinguished me a Rising Star in the field of product liability litigation. I try to give back to community when I can. I started the Downtown Neighborhood Watch Group and raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. I have been named National Multiple Sclerosis Corporate Achiever for my fund raising efforts. I love the city of St. Louis and support it whenever I can. Recently I was appointed by Mayor Francis Slay to serve on the Advisory Board for the Gateway Mall. I am married to my lovely wife Lauren and we have a beautiful young daughter Mia. I would be happy to represent you.
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Practice Areas
18 years | 500 cases
18 years | 20 cases
33%-40%
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
4 Client Reviews
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Posted by Alec | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Personal claim settled in a quick, easy, and professional manner
I hired A.J Bruning to assist me on my case. I couldn't have asked for a better experience throughout the entire process. A.J worked really hard, kept me up to date throughout, made it very easy for me, and in the end, got me a great settlement on my claim. An overall excellent experience and I would...
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Highly Recommend AJ Bruning
I am so glad I used AJ Bruning to settle and resolve a traffic accident I was involved in. The accident was clearly the other person's fault, who even admitted it. But to get the matter resolved and to get a fair compensation for my injuries I had sustained, I needed professional help. AJ is just ...
"If you have a personal injury claim, you should hire Anthony to represent you. He is a great attorney who is known to obtain great results for his clients. As a former St. Louis City prosecutor, he a great reputation as a trial attorney. He will not hesitate to push a case to trial in order to maximize the return for his clients."
"You won't find an attorney who works harder than Anthony. His success is largely a result of his preparedness and his heartfelt desire to help his clients."
"Anthony Bruning Jr., is an incredible lawyer. He is constantly working as hard as possible to ensure his clients receive full compensation for their harms and losses. As a trial lawyer, Anthony continues to help injury victims stand up to the tactics of the insurance industry. I highly recommend Anthony as an injury lawyer."
Personal injury lawyer
Car accident lawyer
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyer
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyer
2012
Trial Star, St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office
2012
Corporate Achiever, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
2012 - Present
Attorney, Leritz, Plunkert & Bruning, P.C.
1900 - Present
Member, The Bruning Law Firm
2008 - 2012
Prosecutor, St. Louis City Circuit Attorney's Office
2011 - Present
Gateway Mall Advisory BoardAdvisor
2015 - 2016
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisPresident Elect - Trial Section
Settlement
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
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JD
2014
English