Stephen Strauss is an accomplished trial lawyer with cases tried to verdict in 10 states and numerous federal courts. Mr. Strauss’ litigation and trial practice focuses on complex product liability and commercial matters, including class actions, Multi-District Litigation (MDL), mass torts and consumer fraud claims. He also handles Media and First Amendment issues and is a former working journalist, as well as a Journalism and Media Law instructor. He has extensive experience with civil and product liability litigation, including auto manufacturers, power tool companies, gas and electrical appliances and valves, and industrial machinery; as well as their related component part manufacturers. Mr. Strauss also has managed mass tort litigation and has significant experience working with epidemiologists, pathologists, oncologists, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists and other scientists and medical specialists that provide crucial support and testimony in complex product liability and medical device cases. He has handled cases as lead attorney and as part of an experienced Bryan Cave trial team and also is regularly involved in work as part of a national trial team in conjunction with other top U.S. law firms.

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association

• Missouri Bar – Media Law Committee (1989-present); Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law Committee (1999-present)

• The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis – Bench and Bar Committee (1995-present)

• Defense Research Institute - Drug and Device Law

Civic Involvement and Honors

• Law Clerk to the Hon. E. Richard Webber, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, 1996-1998

• Law Clerk to the Hon. Duane Benton, Missouri Supreme Court, 1993-1994

• University of Missouri School of Journalism – Broadcast News Instructor, 1989-1996

• University of Missouri Tiger Scholarship Fund

• The Employment Connection

• Muscular Dystrophy Association

• CYC, Coaching Youth Soccer, Baseball, Basketball