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Biography
Our attorneys dedicate their work to upholding victims’ rights in all types of personal injury cases throughout Missouri and Illinois. Injuries caused by negligent or careless actions made by other people are all too common throughout the United States.
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle crash, we can help.
Your Case is Safe with Us. We have been representing injured people of many kinds of motor vehicle related accidents for many years. Each injury and incident is as unique as the person involved. We are happy to evaluate your incident and advise you of the best steps to take.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
45%
15 years
Car Accident
20%
Trucking Accident
20%
Admiralty and Maritime
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-50%
Awards
2012 2011
Licenses
Licensed in Kentucky for 14 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 22 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
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Zane Thomas Cagle's Reviews
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Posted by Mason | October 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Gold Standard - Couldn't Have Asked for Better Representation
I was injured badly in an auto accident. My case was complex. Zane Cagle was perfectly prepared for each and every possible outcome. His preparation and execution of strategy was nothing short of outstanding. I could not have asked for better representation. He has winning trial experience and is ...
Posted by Jachin | January 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A Compassionate, Competent And Thoroughly Complete Attorney
That's the order in which I found Mr. Zane Cagle represented me from the very beginning of my auto accident injury case to it's completion. And also his firm, Jo Cagle, the receptionists and staff, it was a pleasure having the support and cohesion of a professional personal injury law firm. From the ...
Posted by Shawn | September 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend The Cagle Law Firm!
Zane is very professional and treated us more like friends than clients. He was always available to answer any questions we had concerning our case. Zane goes the extra mile to do the best he can for his clients. I would highly recommended him to anyone!
Zane Cagle
Replied last November 17, 2015Thanks Shawn! Best part of my job is getting to know great people like you. Thanks for your trust and the opportunity to work with you.
Posted by Chris | September 4, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Superior Service
I can not say enough good things about the Cagle Law Firm. I reluctantly had to get an attorney due to an accident. At the time I contacted Zane I did not know about his impressive record of winning cases. I made a great choice in choosing Zane. Not only is he professional and knowledgable about the...
Zane Cagle
Replied last November 17, 2015Thanks for the detailed feedback. Always a pleasure to work with great clients and friends such as yourself.
Posted by Lisa | September 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Absolutely the greatest!
Zane was very professional and very kind and understanding! He made us feel more like friends than just clients. He made himself available to answer any and all questions. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Zane Thomas Cagle's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Zane. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Zane Cagle, he is a very good personal injury attorney. I’ve known him a long time and it is a pleasure working with him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Zane is a zealous advocate for his clients. I have worked against him in the past and have always respected that he truly cares about his client's well being and will get the best result he can for victims of other peoples negligence."
"Zane Cagle is a hard-nosed, no nonsense litigator who fights for his clients and has a long list of cases won to show for it. Zane recovers damages in cases that other attorneys are too scared to take. Fearless and effective."
"Zane and I have attended college and law school together. From the beginning, he struck me as a compassionate person who stood up for his principles. He has now become one of the finest trial lawyers in the country. I am not at all surprised. I always knew he would become a special attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Zane Cagle is an aggressive and zealous advocate for his clients. I have worked with Zane on major tractor-trailer cases that involved catastrophic injures. He was compassionate for his client while negotiating a valuable settlement in a complex. multi-party situation."
"Zane Cagle is a powerful advocate and is truly dedicated to the clients he helps. There are many attorneys out there but few with the experience and skill to handle tough cases, tough opponents and tough Judges. Zane is one of those few. I have personally observed Zane's litigation abilities through advanced trial training courses and can say with confidence that he is the advocate you need in the Courtroom."
"Zane is an excellent lawyer with a fine reputation. I definitely recommend him."
"Zane is one of the best in the area."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"If you are hit by a truck in Missouri, Zane should be on your speed dial. Zane has both the trial skills and the investigative tools to give your case the results it deserves."
"Zane is a talented lawyer with the skills to make the Defense reconsider their generally bad offers. Zane is known to listen to his client’s needs and honor those needs. He is compassionate about defending people injured by others actions. Zane is one of about a thousand lawyers nationwide to graduate from Gerry Spence’s trial lawyer’s college. His skills in the court room are unmatched by other attorneys. He is savvy and a well trained litigator with the knowledge and skill to protect your rights. I highly recommend him.."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cagle is simple one of the greatest attorneys I know. He fights extremely hard for his clients. He is a skilled and passionate advocate. I recommend his services without hesitation."
"Zane needs no recommendation - his results speak for themselves. However, I know of few lawyers who investigate cases as diligently and tirelessly as Zane. Hiring Zane means hiring a lawyer who will leave no stone unturned in his pursuit of justice."
"Zane is incredibly skilled in vehicular accident litigation as well as all aspects of personal injury. He is unflinching in the pursuit of his clients' interests, and is gifted with an acute strategic ability together with an excellent sense of humor and juror assessment. I would recommend Zane to any client or lawyer seeking local counsel without hesitation.."
"If you have an accident or personal injury case anywhere in the country, I highly recommend Zane Cagle. He is an excellent attorney and regularly gets great results for his clients. Zane works hard for every client and he really cares too. He is extremely intelligent and also an amazing trial attorney. I proudly endorse attorney Zane Cagle."
"I have no hesitation endorsing Zane Cagle, especially when it comes to personal injury cases and more specifically products liability and trucking accidents. Zane is well known for his expertise, strong trial skills and genuinely caring for his clients. This is what drives Zane's success and fabulous results."
"Zane Cagle is an outstanding trial attorney. I have worked with Zane in trial preparation for complex trucking accident cases. Zane has an excellent ability to connect with jurors and allow them to make a just decision in any case. I highly recommend Zane for any trucking accident or personal injury case."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, America's Best Advocates
2025
Lawyer of the Year, American Institute of Legal Professionals
2025
Top 10 Attorney, American Association of Attorney Advocates
2025
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Law Firm of the Year, American Institute of Legal Professionals
2024
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Trucking Top 10 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2015
10 Best for Customer Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Most Reported Verdicts/Judgments- Plaintiff Firm, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2012
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2009
American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100, American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100, American Trial Lawyers Association
2007
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Principal, The Cagle Law Firm
2007 - 2010
Partner, Page Cagle
2004 - 2007
Associate, Anderson & Associates
2003 - 2004
Associate, Faerber & Anderson, PC
2002 - 2003
In House Counsel, HOVENSA, LLC
Associations
2015 - Present
Super LawyersSuper Lawyer
2008 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2007 - Present
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of AmericaMember
2005 - Present
Lawyers Association of St. LouisMember
2004 - Present
The Illinois Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2004 - Present
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisMember
2003 - Present
The Missouri Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysMember
2003 - Present
US Virgin Islands Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jose Cabrales et al, v. Julie Hagen, Estate of Jamie Kirch, Cedar County, Missouri
$2.5 Million
$7 Million Settlement in Southeast Illinois
$7 Million
George Guinn IV v. Farmdog Trucking, LLC, Christian County, Illinois
$6.05 Million (25% contributory fault)
Tracy Deadmond vs. James Wildhaber, Madison County, Illinois
$36 Million + $5,950,000 Compensation and $29.5 M Punitive
Pedestrian Injured in Parking Lot Settles for $3 Million on First Day of Trial-Jefferson County, MO
$3 Million
Boone County, MO Verdict for Plaintiff for $2.5 Million
Boone County Jury Verdict for $2.5 Million
Jury Verdict- St Louis County, $1,600,000.00
$1.6 Million
Confidential Montgomery County $1,350,000.00
$1,350,000.00
IL Common Carrier-Confidential $12.5 Million
$12.5 Million
$6.5 Million Confidential Settlement- Jefferson County, MO
$6.5 Million
$35 Million- City of St. Louis
$35 Million
Passenger Receives $1.25 Million in MVA, St. Louis City
$1.25 Millions
Dump Truck Co Settles Crash for $750K
$750,000.00
Mother Obtains $1,508,500.00 Settlement for Son Killed in Westport
$1,508,500.00 Settlement
Truck Accident Settlement $310,000 in Jasper County
$310K
J.J. vs. Centaur Building Services, Inc
$650,000- Jury Verdict
D.K v. C.M
$400,000.00 Jury Verdict
Jefferson County Verdict- $1,500,000.00
$1.5 Million
St Louis County Rideshare Confidential Settlement
$750,000.00
City of St. Louis, MO Verdict-$35 Million
Verdict-$35 Million
WC v. G.S.D
$400,000 Settlement
T.S v. LB
$125,000- Jury Trial
M.O v. Thrasher & Heartland Food Management d/b/a Pizza Hut
$300,000 Settlement
Education
2002
Washington University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Central Missouri State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1994
Stockton High School
Speaking Engagements
2018
Lawyer V Lawyer
Turn your $25K case into $1M: How to make and win a bad faith case
2017
Town Hall Meeting for Lung Injured Illinois Workers
Town Hall Meeting for Lung Injured Illinois Workers
2010
United Steelworkers of America
Inhalation Hazzards in the Workplace
2008
United Steelworkers of America
Inhalation Hazzards in the Workplace
Publications
2024
You Tube | Hawkline Video
The Cagle Law Firm | Official Flagship Video
2012
Languages
English
Activity
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