Blake Ian Markus

Blake Ian Markus

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Jefferson City, MO
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance, Business ... +12 more

515 E. High St., 4th Flr, Jefferson City, MO

About Blake

Biography

Practice Areas

15

Practice Areas

Insurance 25%

I have helped many individuals navigate their own insurance policies when the insurance they paid for is denied. I also help with obtaining settlements or payouts with other insurance companies and dealing with liens from health insurers in the event of an accident.

25%
Personal Injury 25%

I have successfully litigated cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, falls, sexual abuse, and other incidents where innocent people end up injured and bogged down with medical bills and insurance issues through no fault of their own. I have helped obtain judgments and settlements for clients for millions of dollars over my years of practice.

25%
Business 20%

I help businesses, small and large deal with contract issues, business formation issues, and litigation. One of my focuses is construction defect litigation. I have helped many window and door manufacturers nationwide with claims against their products and services.

20%
Real Estate 5%

I have prepared contracts for real estate transactions and guided families and businesses through the purchase and selling process. I have also litigated real estate contracts for buyers and sellers.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 16 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Carson & Coil, P.C.

515 E. High St., 4th Flr, Jefferson City, MO, 65109

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Blake Ian Markus's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

was on my side ready to fight for me until he wasn’t. missed my court date with over eight million on the line. just wanted paid

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...er really addressed my concerns with how we should fight it. he wouldn’t really keep good communication open, just never really answering my texts until he would just text me days/weeks later with a statement about something completely different. then i get a call about missing the final court date, he said sorry. sorry didn’t get the job done with me especially with how fast he expected paid . he hasn’t called since. it’s like at some point he got paid by the other party and knew he was getting paid by me so either way he wins. would not recommend, which is a shame. i thought he would’ve gone to war for me being from the same town i went to college in and also from the same fraternity.

Posted by Jeff | July 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Corporate Expertise

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

excellent Lawyer

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR / BUSINESS OWNER

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... IS NOT HIS EXPERTISE. I ALWAYS START WITH BLAKE FOR GUIDANCE AND ADVICE AND CAN REST ASSURED HE HAS POINTED MY FAMILY IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

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Blake Ian Markus's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emily Fretwell

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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Michael Campbell

Unknown lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Hardin Haynes

Unknown lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Worked together on 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."

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Alan Meyer

Unknown lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Emily Fretwell

Family lawyer

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Michael Campbell

Unknown lawyer

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Hardin Haynes

Administrative law lawyer

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Alan Meyer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2015 - Present

Jefferson City

Planning and Zoning Commissioner

2015 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2012 - Present

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

2007 - Present

Sigma Tau Gamma

Alumnus

2016 - 2019

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

New Lawyer Committee Member

2015 - 2016

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

New Lawyers Committee Member

2011 - 2012

Rotaract

Member

2010 - 2011

Rotaract

Board Member

2009 - 2010

Rotaract

Member

2009 - 2019

Cole County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2009

Missouri Law Review

Lead Articles Editor

2007 - 2008

Missouri Law Review

Member

2002 - 2006

Sigma Tau Gamma

Chapter Founder

Sample of Legal Cases

Hoock v. MO Dept. of Revenue, 382 S.W.3d 185 (Mo. App. E.D. 2012)

Appellate court overturned Labor Commission ruling and denied claimant benefits

Schilb v. Duke Manufacturing Co., 338 S.W.3d 392 (Mo. App. W.D. 2011)

Client received unemployment benefits

Johsua P. Fay v. Suzan Stephenson, et al., WD81645

Client won at trial court and on appeal. Supreme Court declined to take the case further.

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Education

2009

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Saint Louis University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Cole County Bar Association

Bad Faith Insurance Issues

2017

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Convention

Ethics Issues in Personal Injury Practice

2017

MATA New Lawyers

Updates on the Law

2016

Cole County Bar Association CLIE Presentation

Ethics on Cloud Computing

N/A

Jefferson City HYPE

Business Formation and the Risks of Sole Proprietorship

Publications

2020

2016

Call & Gentry Law Group Blog Taking Responsibility

2015

Call & Gentry Law Group Legal Blog Mentioning Insurance at Trial

2014

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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