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also known as John Meehan Jr.
John Meehan is a third generation lawyer behind his father Justin and grandfather Jack Meehan. After playing football at Drake University and majoring in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in History, John earned a full scholarship to Drake University’s Law School.
At Drake’s Law School John earned certificates in Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Constitutional and Civil Rights Law, and in Public Service. During his final year in school John did two semesters of the Criminal Defense Clinic where he represented individuals charged with crimes in Polk County Iowa handling Assault, Possession, OWI, Stealing, and other criminal cases.
During law school John also worked within sports management for mixed martial arts, working with professional and amateur fighters, and their sponsorships, fight companies, contracts, and community relations.
Upon graduation John moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and worked in the legal department of Zuffa, LLC, also known as the Ultimate Fighting Championship. At the UFC he worked with contracts, legislation of mixed martial arts nationally, mixed martial arts regulation, copyrights, sponsorships, fighter contracts, combating illegal pirating, compliance, and fighter relations.
After passing the bar in February of 2014, John established Meehan Law, LLC.
As of 2015 John has been licensed as an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor working with prospective professional football players in the NFL and CFL.
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1717 Park Ave., Saint Louis, MO, 63104
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Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2015
John Meehan was the best lawyer I could have asked for. He was extremely passionate and gave me updates often about the process and what he was doing. Not only was he honest and very professional he was able to get me a $50,000 settlement for an accident that I was found to be at fault. I will never...
Posted by Jin | March 24, 2015
Attorney John Meehan is one of the best attorneys in STL, he provides professional services and reasonable price for his clients. I would recommend him to anyone who needs legal assistance!
Posted by N | February 10, 2015
I recently had a need for legal representation in the City of St. Louis. Upon searching for an attorney, I remembered the sharp, well-spoken neighbor John Meehan's profession was an attorney at Meehan Law just west of Lafayette Square. John was by far the most impressive lawyer that has represented m...
Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2015
Attorney Meehan was amazing. I got into trouble and even when I got picked up on additional charges, he never stopped fighting for me. He's the reason I am not sitting in jail for a bad stop. Thank you John.
"John is passionate about helping his clients. He knows the law and is a true professional. I recommend John Meehan."
"John Meehan is a hard working, honest, smart lawyer. He is very friendly and ethical. John is an excellent St. Louis personal injury lawyer. I have asked John to co-counsel with my law firm and he has never let us down. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He works tirelessly to satisfy the interests and needs of his clients. I would confidently refer him any work in the area of personal injury or criminal law."
"John Meehan is an incredible attorney. He's a legal force whether in a courtroom or at a mediation table, and I highly recommend Attorney Meehan for all criminal and civil matters. If you want an attorney that's in it to win it, this is your guy."
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2017 Emerging 30 Under 30, Delux Magazine
2017
40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers
2014 - Present
Attorney, Meehan Law, LLC
2013 - 2013
Legal Intern, Zuffa, LLC aka Ultimate Fighting Championship
2013 - 2013
Public Defender, Criminal Defense Clinic Des Moines
2014 - Present
Sports Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Missouri State BarMember
2011 - Present
Mound City Bar AssociationMember
$50,000 settlement
Nolle Prosecution
Nolle Prosecution
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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