Mark Dean

Mark Dean

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Social Security, Wrongful Death

12747 Olive Blvd., Ste. 300, Saint Louis, MO

About Mark

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 75%

Attorney Dean is a skilled SSDI/SSI attorney. With denial rates at an all time high, it is vital to have an experienced SSDI/SSI attorney counsel and attend your Social Security hearing.

30 years | 2,000 cases

75%
Wrongful Death 25%

Attorney Dean is a skilled wrongful death attorney. With the ever changing challenges of this area of practice (tort reform etc...) it is vital to have an experienced wrongful death attorney with a background in insurance law.

31 years | 75 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

20%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 30 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1995

Good Standing, Active

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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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Trustworthiness

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...th his strong written/computer documented support and superior ethics within SSDI law, my case progressed to a positive outcome. I would highly recommend him for SSDI cases.

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... with. He is exactly what you want in a lawyer, honest, confident, personal able, takes time to explain things to you in non-legal speak, and always available to answer any and all questions. Your future is in not good, but great hands with this man. I literally owe him a few years of my freedom, no question.

Posted by Tony | October 01, 2009 | Employment & Labor

Looking for a great Lawyer?

I needed a lawyer that practiced in Missouri and my lawyer recomended Mark Dean. My employer wanted me to sign a release before I received a severance package but Mark was able to get them to pay me my severance and allow me to file a workman's comp claim. He was also nice enough not to charge me for... the severance work he did because in his words" all I did was write a few letters." This is refreshing!!! I highly recomend Mark to anyone looking for a hard working, honest lawyer.

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Michael Doyel

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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Christopher Allen

General practice lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a top tier attorney. I know that when I send clients his way, he will get them the best possible outcome. I gladly endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer truly cares about clients and helping others. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Fishman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Martin Judnich

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Dean is a great advocate for his clients and is often a contributor to discussions involving criminal defense. A+"

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Saam Ghiaasiaan

Unknown lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Responsible and respected member of the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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J. Shumaker

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Jason Pietryga

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dean is a highly experienced and well respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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Stephen Gerring

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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John O'Brien

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation."

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Ronna DeLoe

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. He is a highly respected personal injury and DUI/DWI lawyer."

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Michael Smith

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Woods

Unknown lawyer | Dec 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Woods

Unknown lawyer | Nov 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carol Lawson

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, he is highly respected and professional."

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Michael Doyel

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

2009 - Present

7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Member

2005 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member

1996 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

ARDC, Illinois

Member

1995 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri

Member

1996 - 1998

United States District Court Western District of Missouri

Member

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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