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Mark Dean
About Mark
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Social Security & Disability
75%
30 years | 2,000 cases
Wrongful Death
25%
31 years | 75 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 29 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 30 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Mark Dean
12747 Olive Blvd., Ste. 300, Saint Louis, MO, 63141
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Mark Dean's Reviews
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Posted by Ande | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Knowledgeable Lawyer
Mr. Dean is an awesome lawyer. He helped me win my social security disability case. Highly recommend his service.
Posted by JL | March 30, 2015 | Social Security Disability
Excellent support in all aspects of my SSDI case
I was extremely impressed with Mark Dean's work through each phase and progression of my SSDI case. Mark and I met at his satellite office in Edwardsville, IL. His meeting availability, legal knowledge, engaging/dynamic work ethic, and overall easygoing attitude/demeanor accented each meeting. Wi...
Posted by LB | January 04, 2015 | Social Security Disability
Mark Dean's sense of excellence is admirable.
One of the biggest challenges faced by some head injured people is processing anything new. Meeting a new person who is in a position of authority often enhances the stress. Without going into the long list of the challenges before us and for reasons beyond my control, I was under great duress to fin...
Posted by Toby | September 09, 2013 | DUI & DWI
The very best I have dealt with and I've been in a lot of trouble.
If you get a dwi in St. Louis county you will hard pressed to find a better lawyer then this man. I have had more then my share of these types of issues. I'm not from St. Louis so I have had experience with different lawyers in different parts of Missouri and without a doubt he is the best I've dealt...
Posted by Joan | August 22, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Mark Dean Review
Great to talk to. Made me feel at ease. Handle my case so that I never had to appear in court.
Mark Dean's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Mark in the past and found him to be a worthy foe. Since then I rely on Mark to handle personal injury cases for my clients. Mark gives personal service with excellent outcomes."
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"I worked with Mark on a personal injury trial. Mark's experience, attention to detail, and knowledge is second to none. I highly recommend this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Recognized, Best DWI Attorney
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
1995
Cum Laude Graduate, Saint Louis University School of Law
1994
Managing Editor Law Journal, Saint Louis University School of Law
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Mark Dean
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Barklage Brett
2004 - 2008
Attorney, The Hartford Insurance Co.
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Seibel & Eckenrode
2000 - 2002
NCAA Compliance Officer, St. Louis University
1998 - 2000
Attorney, Lashly & Baer
1997 - 1997
Judicial Law Clerk, St. Louis County Judicial Law Clerk
1995 - 1997
Assistant Attorney General, Missouri Attorney General
Associations
2013 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2009 - Present
7th Circuit Court of AppealsMember
2005 - Present
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisMember
1996 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
ARDC, IllinoisMember
1995 - Present
Missouri State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
United States District Court, Eastern District of MissouriMember
1996 - 1998
United States District Court Western District of MissouriMember
Education
1995
St Louis Univ School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
UCLA
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2011
Handling First DUI Case
DWI
Publications
1994
St. Louis University Law Journal
Smith v. United States: Justice Denied Under the FTCA
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Lost disability claim, law went thru 4 aids 1 never filed the 2nd appeal in time & it was a big mess. Do I have case agains firm
04 May 2021
Q&A
I receive ssi and I want to apply for SSDI am I able to?
27 Jan 2021
Q&A
How long i need to be off work before applying for SSDI ? i am in illinois.
09 Aug 2020