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Blake Markus practices in several areas of law including Business Litigation, Construction Defect and Personal Injury. Blake's practice has spanned from representing multinational window and door industry clients to aiding local clients in personal injury matters, business issues, and real estate disputes. He has also been published for research on complex antitrust law issues. Blake helps local businesses and corporate entities with formation of LLCs, operating agreements and contract analysis, non-compete litigation, and litigating disputes between members or with third parties.
Blake lives in downtown Jefferson City and is active in service and community organizations. He is a member of the Jefferson City Planning and Zoning Commission, a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and a former board member of the Jefferson City Rotaract Club. Blake has lived in Missouri and West Virginia most of his life.
Recognizing the amazing results he has obtained for his clients, Blake received the Missouri Lawyer's Weekly Up & Coming Lawyer Award in 2014 and an award from Missouri Lawyer's Weekly for the second largest settlement in Missouri in 2016 for a truck collision case.
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515 E. High St., 4th Flr, Jefferson City, MO, 65109
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Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
after telling him my story he said he would take my case. after a meeting with the other lawyers (whom i was fighting against) he felt confident on some ways we had to win the case. then after a couple extensions on court dates something seemed to change in him. like he didn’t care either way. we nev...
Posted by Jeff | July 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I have used Blake on a number of occasions to review internal corporate documents, generate transaction documents, and to consult on legal strategy. Blake is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and professional. It is always comforting having him on our side of the table.
Posted by kyle | July 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I'm actually out of State. We hired Blake to represent us in a lawsuit in Missouri. The communications was great. I knew where we were at all times. I'd sure recommend Blake and his Law Firm to anyone. Very professional and knowledgeable.
Posted by RUSS | July 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
MY WIFE AND I ARE PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE AS WELL AS BUSINESS OWNERS AND HAVE USED BLAKE MARKUS MULTIPLE TIMES IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES. HE IS ALWAYS PROMPT AND EFFICIENT WITH OUR TIME AS WILL AS HIS. HE IS A GREAT REFERRAL SOURCE AND ALSO KNOWS WHEN TO REFER US ON TO ANOTHER ATTORNEY WHEN THE ISSUE AT HAND...
"Blake is brilliant. He is also friendly and responsive. I've referred him conflict matters in the past and have always received positive feedback from the referrals"
"Blake goes above and beyond for his clients and his colleagues. Whenever I have a difficult legal issue I need guidance with, Blake is my go-to guy. I would trust Blake with any legal matter."
"I have worked with Blake on issues in the past. He is a talented litigator who is willing to go above and beyond to help his clients get justice. I highly recommend him."
"Blake is a very knowledgeable and diligent attorney who works hard to help his clients. He's a talented litigator who will go the extra mile to make sure his clients get the justice they deserve."
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2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Settlement of 2016, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Up and Coming Lawyer, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2008
Lead Articles Editor, Missouri Law Review
2018 - Present
President, Carson & Coil
2017 - Present
Partner, Carson & Coil, P.C.
2013 - 2017
Attorney, Call & Gentry Law Group, LLC
2009 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Carson & Coil, PC
2015 - Present
Jefferson CityPlanning and Zoning Commissioner
2015 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2012 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
Sigma Tau GammaAlumnus
2016 - 2019
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysNew Lawyer Committee Member
2015 - 2016
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysNew Lawyers Committee Member
2011 - 2012
RotaractMember
2010 - 2011
RotaractBoard Member
2009 - 2010
RotaractMember
2009 - 2019
Cole County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
Missouri Law ReviewLead Articles Editor
2007 - 2008
Missouri Law ReviewMember
2002 - 2006
Sigma Tau GammaChapter Founder
Appellate court overturned Labor Commission ruling and denied claimant benefits
Client received unemployment benefits
Client won at trial court and on appeal. Supreme Court declined to take the case further.
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BS - Bachelor of Science
2018
Bad Faith Insurance Issues
2017
Ethics Issues in Personal Injury Practice
2017
Updates on the Law
2016
Ethics on Cloud Computing
N/A
Business Formation and the Risks of Sole Proprietorship
2020
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2015
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English
Spanish
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Can one roommate terminate a lease?
02 Dec 2015
Can brother P.O.A gift his wife $14,000 three days before my moms death. Estate to be divided 50/50 brother & myself
01 Dec 2015
I want to loan my stepson money to buy a new car and be the lien holder and insurance beneficiary. How best to do it?
02 Dec 2015