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Biography
I have been practicing law for more than 30 years and am an instrumented rated pilot. My practice is focused on representing those who have been impacted by either injury or death. I’m honored to have been awarded the Lon O. Hocker Trial Lawyer Award by the Missouri Bar and named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Born and raised in St. Louis, I enjoy spending time here with my wife and children.
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Licensed in Illinois for 41 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 42 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Pabberg, Corrigan & Appelbaum
1926 Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63103-3004
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Matthew Joseph Padberg's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt is a distinguished attorney who I’ve had the pleasure of working with on several complex, high value cases. His diverse experience in a range of legal matters, combined with a track record of success, makes Matt one of the most respected personal injury attorneys in St. Louis."
"I highly recommend Matt Padberg. Over the course of the last 23 years, in my experiences as an attorney, I've encountered almost every trial lawyer in St. Louis at one time or another. Matt is among the top 2 or 3 trial lawyers I have ever seen. He is skilled, confident, charismatic and commands respect in the courtroom."
"Matt is a great mentor to young personal injury lawyers. His knowledge, skill and work ethic have set the standard for attorneys in St. Louis."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Missouri Super Lawyers
2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
1998
Pro Bono Publico Award, Missouri Bar Foundation
1994
Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, St. Louis County Bar Association
1993
, Missouri Bar
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Principal, Padberg, Corrigan & Appelbaum
1984 - 1999
Attorney, Padberg, McSweeney, Slater & Merz
1983 - 1984
Clerk, Eastern District Of Missouri
Associations
2013 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
1991 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysBoard of Governors
1984 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Missouri BarMember
1998 - 1999
Lawyers Association of St. LouisPresident
1988 - 1999
Lawyers Association of St. LouisExecutive Committee
Education
1983
University of Missouri School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Tulane University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
1994
CLE
Primer on Malpractice
1993
Symposium
Civil Jury Trial Demonstration Institute
1993
Bridge The Gap Seminar
How to Win Auto Cases Without Going to Trial
Publications
2016
Missouri Trial Attorney
Fighting with Giants
Languages
English