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Philip James Christofferson
also known as Philip J. Christofferson
About Philip
Biography
Phil earned his J.D. with high honors from The University of Chicago Law School in 1998, and his B.A summa cum laude in political science from Truman State University in 1995. For more than 20 years, Phil has represented contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, developers, and property owners in all forms of construction disputes and negotiations.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Arbitration
16%
Business
16%
28 years
Construction and Development
16%
25 years
Contracts and Agreements
16%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 26 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 27 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Cockriel & Christofferson, LLC
(314) 821-4264
Fax
3660 South Geyer Rd., Suite 320, Saint Louis, MO, 63127-1223
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Philip James Christofferson's Lawyer Endorsements
Joseph Blanner
Construction and development lawyer | Sep 25
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"It is my pleasure to endorse Phil as an attorney with the highest level of legal ability and professionalism. Phil and I have worked on numerous matters together, as opposing counsel and on the same side. He has always exhibited a tremendous knowledge of the law, especially relating to construction matters. He is also a person of honesty and integrity. I have referred clients to him in conflict situations and will continue to do so in the future."
Joseph Blanner
Construction and development lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Litigation - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Litigation - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Super Lawyers - Missouri and Kansas - Construction Law, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Litigation - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Super Lawyers - Missouri and Kansas - Construction Law, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyers - Missouri and Kansas - Construction Law, SuperLawyers
2020
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Litigation - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyers - Missouri and Kansas - Construction Law, SuperLawyers
2019
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Litigation - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Litigation - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyers - Missouri and Kansas - Construction Law, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Litigation - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyers - Missouri and Kansas - Construction Law, SuperLawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Litigation - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyers - Missouri and Kansas - Construction Law, SuperLawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Litigation - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyers - Missouri and Kansas - Construction Law, SuperLawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law - St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyers - Missouri and Kansas - Construction Law, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers in America - Litigation-Construction, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America - Litigation, Construction, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
St. Louis Lawyer of the Year, Construction Law, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyers in America - Litigation, Construction, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Member, Cockriel & Christofferson, LLC
2000 - 2001
Associate, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal
1998 - 2000
Associate, Thompson Coburn
Associations
2001 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction IndustryMember
1999 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Missouri BarMember
Education
1998
University of Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor, High Honors
1995
Truman State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2013
Construction Defect Litigation From A To Z (National Business Institute)
Insurance: Covered vs. Uncovered?
2013
Construction Defect Litigation From A To Z (National Business Institute)
Litigation: Allegations, Defenses, and Proving Your Case
2013
Construction Contract Law From Start to Finish (National Business Institute - National Webinar)
Key Provisions to Prevent Disputes and Provide Remedies
2013
Construction Contract Law From Start to Finish (National Business Institute - National Webinar)
Drafting Construction Contracts
2010
Private Seminar
Missouri's New Residential Mechanic's Lien Statute
2010
National Electrical Contractors Association and Plumbing Industry Council of St. Louis - Special Seminar
Missouri's New Residential Mechanic's Lien Statute
2010
Missouri Smallflows Organization Annual Meeting (Keynote Speaker)
Missouri Mechanic's Liens and Payment Issues
2010
Missouri Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors - Legal Education Series
Changes and Extras, Unanticipated Site Conditions, and the Litigation Process
2010
Missouri Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors - Legal Education Series
The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts
2009
Plumbing Industry Council of St. Louis - Legal Education Series
I'm Not Getting Paid, Now What?
2009
Plumbing Industry Council of St. Louis - Legal Education Series
Changes, Extras, and Unanticipated Site Conditions
2009
Plumbing Industry Council of St. Louis - Legal Education Series
The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts
2009
Missouri Smallflows Organization Annual Meeting
Filing Liens: Installers Rights
2009
Construction Defect Litigation From A To Z (National Business Institute)
Allegations, Defenses, and Proving Your Case
2006
Fundamentals of Construction Contracts (Lorman Education Services)
Key Provisions in Construction Contracts
2006
Fundamentals of Construction Contracts (Lorman Education Services)
Illinois Mechanic's Liens
2005
Fundamentals of Construction Contracts (Lorman Education Services)
Key Provisions in Construction Contracts
Publications
2013
National Business Institute (National Webinar)
Construction Contract Law From Start to Finish: Drafting Construction Contracts
2013
National Business Institute (National Webinar)
Construction Contract Law From Start to Finish: Key Provisions to Prevent Disputes and Provide Remedies
2013
National Business Institute Seminar
Construction Defect Litigation From A to Z: Insurance: Covered vs. Uncovered?
2013
National Business Institute Seminar
Construction Defect Litigation From A to Z: Allegations, Defenses, and Proving Your Case
2009
National Business Institute Seminar
Construction Defect Litigation From A to Z: Allegations, Defenses, and Proving Your Case
2006
Lorman Education Services publication
Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Key Provisions in Construction Contracts
2006
Lorman Education Services publication
Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Illinois Mechanic's Liens
2005
Lorman Education Services publication
Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Key Provisions in Construction Contracts