Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Civil Litigation, Employment & Labor; view more
Licensed in Missouri since: 2014
Education: Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2026 Call today:
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Hamilton Weber LLC
200 North 3rd StreetSaint Charles, MO 63301 Visit website
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Jared Howell dedicates a substantial portion of his practice to providing skilled and strategic defense representation to healthcare institutions and professionals in medical malpractice matters. With a deep understanding of the complexities of healthcare litigation, he works diligently to protect his clients’ reputations and achieve favorable outcomes in high-stakes cases.
Jared also represents corporations and businesses throughout the greater St. Louis metropolitan area in a wide range of complex commercial and general business litigation. His experience includes defending property owners against premises liability claims, representing employers in labor and employment disputes (including workers’ compensation defense), and advising public utility companies, municipalities, and governmental entities in eminent domain proceedings in both federal and state courts.
Jared earned his J.D. from Washington University School of Law in 2014, graduating with honors. He is admitted to practice in Missouri and Illinois, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Defense, Civil Litigation: Defense, Employment & Labor: Employer, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Medical Malpractice
- 70% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Defense
- 10% Civil Litigation: Defense
- 10% Employment & Labor: Employer
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2014, Missouri
Professional Webpage: http://hamiltonweber.com/professionals/jared-d-howell/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers , 2014
- DRI - Social Inflation Task Force, 2025
- Illinois
- Missouri
- St. Charles County Bar Association, 2014
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, 2014
- The Missouri Bar, 2014
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Maurice Douglas v. Tropicana St. Louis LLC, Cause No. 2222-CC00390. On behalf of the defense, we secured a defense verdict in this wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Kimberly Douglas. , 2025
Representative Clients
- SSM Health - I defend the institution and its employed health care professionals against claims of medical malpractice., 2026
- BJC Health System. I defend the hospital and its health care providers in claims of medical malpractice. Representation: 2024-present., 2024
- Healthcare Services Group. I defend health care providers in claims of medical malpractice. Representation: 2024-present., 2024
- Ameristar Casino St. Charles LLC. I defend Ameristar Casino in general liability matters with a focus on personal injury claims. Representation: 2014-present., 2014
- City of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. I represent the City in annexation proceedings, condemnation, contract disputes, and zoning matters. Representation: 2014-present., 2014
- City of Cottleville, Missouri. I represent the City in annexation proceedings, condemnation, contract disputes, federal civil right disputes, and zoning matters. Representation: 2014-present., 2014
- City of St. Peters, Missouri. I represent the City in annexation proceedings, labor and employment matters, workers' compensation, condemnation and premises liability. Representation: 2014-present., 2014
- St. Anthony's Medical Center n/k/a Mercy Hospital South. I defend the hospital and its health care providers in claims of medical malpractice. Representation: 2014-present., 2014
- Medical Protective Company. I defend health care providers in claims of medical malpractice. Representation: 2017-present., 2017
- City of Wildwood, Missouri. I represent the City in various litigation matters, including employment discrimination, zoning and condemnation. Representation: 2018-present. , 2018
- Mercy Hospital. I defend Mercy Hospital and its related facilities and health care providers in claims of medical malpractice. Representation: 2018-present., 2018
- Spire STL Pipeline, LLC. I represent Spire in a consolidated condemnation proceeding in federal court under the Natural Gas Act. Spire STL condemned certain real property in Illinois and Missouri to construct, operate, and maintain a 65-mile natural gas pipeline. Representation: 2019-present., 2019
- Ameristar Casino Kansas City, LLC. I defend Ameristar Casino in general liability matters with a focus on personal injury claims. Representation: 2020-present., 2020
- The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri. I represent a child advocacy center located in Wentzville, Missouri. My representation primarily focuses on advising the organization in labor and employment matters. I also assist the organization in various litigation matters from time to time. Representation: 2021-present., 2021
Special Licenses / Certifications
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 2014
- United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 2019
Pro bono / Community Service
- Unlimited Play, Sponsorship Committee Chair, 2016
- Board of Director for The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc., 2016
- Board of Director for The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc., 2017
- Board of Director for The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc., 2018
- Board of Director for The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc., 2019
- Board of Director for The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc., 2020
- Elks Lodge 2587, O'Fallon, Missouri, Member, 2020
- St. Charles YMCA, Advisory Board, 2020
- Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Member, 2020
- Board of Director for The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc., 2021
- Board of Director for The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc., 2022
- Board of Director for The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc., 2023
- Board of Director for The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc., 2024
- Board of Director, O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce, 2024
Educational Background
- Southeast Missouri State University, 2010
- Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 2014
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- During law school, I served as the Primary Editor for the Washington University Journal of Law & Policy., Primary Editor, Washington University Journal of Law & Policy, 2013
- I presented to hospital nurses on general care topics, with emphasis on documentation, communication, and other practice points that commonly become issues in medical malpractice claims., Speaker, Medical Malpractice: Nursing Care, Healthcare, 2025
- I presented to emergency department physicians on clinical considerations that commonly arise in medical malpractice litigation, and on practical steps they can take to strengthen the defense of a claim., Speaker, Medical Malpractice: Emergency Room Department, 2024, Healthcare, 2024
- I presented to health care providers about practical considerations to consider when providing treatment to a patient in order to avoid or defend against claims of medical malpractice., Speaker, Medical Malpractice: Practical Considerations in the Healthcare Industry, Healthcare, 2023
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Secretary of the Board of Directors for The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc., 2019
- Secretary of the Board of Directors for The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc., 2021
- Secretary of the Board of Directors for The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc., 2024
Honors
- During law school, I received the highest grade in my Real Property and Legal Research & Writing clases., CALI Book Award, Law School, 2012
- Rising Star award, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2018
- Rising Star award., Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2019
- Rising Star award., Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2020
- Rising Star award., Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2021
- Rising Star award., Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2022
- Rising Star award., Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2023
- I was chosen for The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, in the primary practice areas of medical malpractice defense and workers compensation defense., The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers, 2022
- I was chosen for The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, in the primary practice areas of medical malpractice defense and workers compensation defense., The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers, 2023
Industry Groups
- Corporations
Selections
9 Years Rising Stars
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2026
