Michael A. Gross
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Appellate Attorney in Clayton, MO
Attorney Michael A. Gross focuses his practice in large part on appellate work at both the state and federal levels. As the founder of the Michael Gross Law Office, located in Clayton, Missouri, he represents clients in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area and throughout the state.
In addition to his appellate practice, Mr. Gross regularly consults with trial attorneys, giving them assistance in identifying weaknesses in their adversaries’ cases and helping them write briefs in response to summary judgment and other types of motions. He also works with them when their cases are being handled through such alternative dispute resolution methods as mediation and negotiations.
Mr. Gross has argued federal appellate cases before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 2nd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Circuits and the Supreme Court of the United States. On the state level, he is admitted to practice in Missouri as well as Arizona, and he has appeared pro hac vice in state trial and appeals courts throughout the country.
The cases that Mr. Gross has handled at the appellate level have included such complex civil matters as mass torts, mergers and acquisitions, legal and medical malpractice, family law, business disputes and product liability, and he has worked on criminal appeals of homicide and other convictions as well. Most of this work has come through referrals from the trial-level attorneys who appreciate and recognize his appellate skills. This is evident from the honors that they have bestowed upon Mr. Gross. He is AV Preeminent peer-review rated,* the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell and holds a “Superb” peer-review rating on Avvo. In addition, Mr. Gross has been selected for inclusion on the Best Lawyers in America list.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
- 40%Appellate
- 20%Criminal Defense
- 20%Family Law
- 10%Business Litigation
- 10%Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
Appeals, Criminal Law, Marital Property, Medical Malpractice
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2009 - 2021
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About Michael A. Gross
First Admitted: 1972, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://www.grossbriefs.com/about/mgross/
Bar/Professional Activity
- Missouri, The Missouri Bar
- Arizona, State Bar of Arizona
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Frequent speaker on appellate topics at continuing legal education programs. During 2011: lecturer, "Nuts & Bolts of Handling a Federal Appeal," Missouri Bar seminar "Nuts & Bolts of Appellate Practice 2011," at St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield programs.
Educational Background
- B.J., Missouri University School of Journalism, 1969
Honors/Awards
- Robert Duncan Award for Appellate Excellence, Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2006
- Extraordinary Volunteer Service as Defender of Civil Liberties, American Civil Liberties Union, 2008
Industry Groups
- Appellate
Last Updated: 5/15/2022