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Thomas James SanFilippo
also known as Thomas J. SanFilippo, Tom SanFilippo
About Thomas
Biography
Thomas SanFilippo is the founder and principal of The Law Firm of Thomas SanFilippo & Associates, LLC. His firm represents clients from across the St. Louis region to across the country in state and federal court in the areas of personal injury catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, bad faith insurance claims, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, employment discrimination, civil rights, and criminal defense. Mr. SanFilippo and his firm are dedicated to achieving only exceptional results for their clients, protecting the rights of the individuals, and upholding the highest standards of practice of the legal profession.
The firm he founded, The Law Firm of Thomas SanFilippo & Associates, LLC is committed to delivering only the best possible results for each and every client, without exception. In our unrelenting pursuit of our clients’ interests and firmly holding an unshakable defense of their rights, we fight to win. We make no secret of our willingness to boldly push the bounds of what is generally accepted by others in our profession as likely or even possible. We stand on our reputation for always achieving a successful outcome for our clients and for our unwavering commitment to only highest standard of quality in our legal work. We strictly represent individuals and, occasionally, small businesses against large corporate defendants and/or their insurance companies who seek to thrust legitimate and meritorious claims into litigation at the expense of their insured customers. We do not ever, under any circumstances represent insurance companies, corporate defendants, or large companies. We proudly serve the St. Louis community and plaintiffs throughout the State of Missouri and across the United States.
Mr. SanFilippo studied history at Miami University before earning his Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law. In his free time he enjoys documentary films, playing the guitar, piano, drums, bass, mandolin, and banjo, reading historical non-fiction, film, horseback riding, hiking, camping, fishing, and travel.
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
15 years | 1,000 cases
Personal Injury
25%
15 years | 2,500 cases
Animal and Dog Bites
5%
15 years
Birth Injury
5%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Missouri for 15 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Firm of Thomas SanFilippo & Associates, LLC
211 N. Broadway, Suite 2100, Saint Louis, MO, 63102
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Posted by Taylor | December 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Awesome law firm!
Excellent law firm! I can always count on Thomas SanFilippo and his team for my legal needs! Thomas is passionate, caring, and works as hard as he can for his clients. He always makes me feel like an important client, even if he is working on something small like a speeding ticket. I highly recommend...
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Real estate, speeding, sexual harassment cases
We have used Mr. SanFilippo for several different cases we have run into over the past few years. It's been a pleasure working with him, and we have been more very impressed with every outcome!
Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2015 | Real Estate
Exceptional Work On A Difficult Case
Thomas SanFilippo went above and beyond to get a positive result on a real estate transaction that went bad. It took experience, skill and dedication to track down a seller that had moved out of state and force the seller to comply to the letter of the contract. Thomas did a great job and delivered t...
Posted by christie | December 15, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
very smart, thorough, and attentive attorney!
Mr. Sanfilippo has been my attorney for many years. He has gone above and beyond for me since the very beginning of our relationship with legal matters as small as traffic violations to bigger items such as personal injury claims from a car wreck I was involved in. He is knowledgeable and informative...
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Replied last December 15, 2014Thanks! Happy to be of service.
Posted by Caroline | August 05, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great STL Lawyer
Mr. SanFilippo is a fantastic lawyer with much knowledge of many areas of law. He kept me updated on my case, definitely had experience handling similar cases, which was apparent through his ability to articulate my case's arguments in court (and win), and was always clear and up front about my atto...
Thomas James SanFilippo's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tom is a plaintiff's lawyer, who has developed a well deserved reputation for fighting aggressively and effectively on behalf of his clients. He knows how to best obtain maximum financial recoveries. I highly recommend him for all types of personal injury cases."
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"Tom is always committed to getting the best results for his clients. I highly recommend him. He is also very professional."
"Thomas is tenacious advocate for his clients. Representing them in a variety of areas he is both knowledgeable and thorough in seeing his cases to disposition. Tom also has a strong presence in the courtroom where he has a proven track track record."
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"Tom is a zealous advocate who goes above and beyond for his clients, getting them the results they deserve."
"Tom is an avid negotiator and ambitiously advocates for his clients."
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"Great lawyer. Passionate about his work and truly cares about his clients. If results are what you're after (and who isn't?) Tom is the attorney for you."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Best Lawyer - RFT Best of St. Louis 2015 Awards, Riverfront Times
2015
Rising Stars - Missouri & Kansas, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Principal Attorney, Thomas SanFilippo & Associates, LLC
2010 - 2011
General Counsel, Center Oil Company
Associations
2015 - Present
United States District Court Southern District of IllinoisMember
2014 - Present
United States District Court Eastern District of MissouriMember
2013 - Present
Saint Louis Sports CommissionAttorney Member
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - Present
Missouri State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Same sex workplace sexual harassment claim
Successful mediation. Defendant paid client's settlement demand. Amount to remain confidential per terms of mediation
STATE OF MISSOURI, RES V CORNELL MCKAY, APP
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Assaulting a Police Officer
Charge reduced to littering.
University student charged with assault.
Criminal charges dropped. University hearing won. Student cleared of responsibility.
Education
2010
Saint Louis University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Miami University of Ohio
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2018
2015
2015
Riverfront Times
Best Lawyers 2015
2015
St. Louis Magazine
Cornell McKay’s Overturned Sentence Calls Eyewitness Testimony into Question
2014
Saint Louis Post Dispatch
Saint Louis Judge Says Disputed Armed Robbery Verdict Will Stand
2014
Saint Louis Post Dispatch
Lawyers ask higher court to intervene in St. Louis robbery case, citing links to Boken murder
2014
Saint Louis Post Dispatch
Megan Boken's killer hints of link to earlier St. Louis robbery in jailhouse interview
2014
2014
2014
2014
Ladue News
Legal Corner: Holiday Office Parties
2014
2013
Ladue News
When It's Time to Find a New Lawyer
2013
Ladue News
Legal Corner: Defamation on Social Media
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my aunt, who inherited a house jointly with my father evict him and his wife if they aren't paying rent?
09 Jan 2015
Q&A
I was sold a car via private party without a State Inspection in Missouri. I have evidence to suspect seller knew about issues.
27 Oct 2014
Q&A
Will I go to jail for not completing dui classes on time?
18 Sep 2014