Robert E. Jones
Principal
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Professional Overview
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Law Practice
Bob concentrates his practice in local government law, real estate and title insurance law, business and commercial litigation and corporate law. He is also a certified mediator, approved for and serving on the panels for the U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and the circuit courts of the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Bob has been appointed by the St. Louis County Circuit Court as a commissioner, receiver and master with regard to complex cases pending in the circuit. He has tried many jury and non-jury trials and presented appeals in both the state and federal courts. His appellate cases have resulted in more than 50 reported decisions.
Board of Governors, Missouri Bar Association (2016 – present)
City Attorney, City of Pacific, Missouri (2016 – present)
City Attorney, City of Sunset Hills, Missouri (2011 – 2021)
Prosecuting Attorney, City of Sunset Hills, Missouri (1995 – present)
Town Attorney & Prosecuting Attorney, Town of Norwood Court, Missouri (2022 – present)
City Attorney, City of Ballwin, Missouri (2007 – present)
Municipal Court Judge, City of Ballwin, Missouri (1997 – 1999)
Bar Admissions
Missouri (1985)
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1986)
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1989)
U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit (1989)
U.S. Supreme Court (1990)
U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit (1993)
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit (2002)
Professional Associations & Memberships
The Missouri Bar
St. Louis County Bar Association (President, 1996)
Division II, Region X Disciplinary Committee (Member and Chairman, 1993-2001; Division III, Region X Disciplinary Committee (Special Representative, 2001-2005)
Awards & Recognition
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, which is the highest rating for both legal ability and ethical standards
Ballwin Athletic Association Wall of Honor Inductee (2015; player, umpire, manager and general counsel)
Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Real Estate (2009-2010, 2013)
Outstanding Young Lawyer of St. Louis County, St. Louis County Bar Association (1995)
On the list of approved neutrals for Alaris ADR Services
Professional Overview
Law Practice
Bob concentrates his practice in local government law, real estate and title insurance law, business and commercial litigation and corporate law. He is also a certified mediator, approved for and serving on the panels for the U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and the circuit courts of the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Bob has been appointed by the St. Louis County Circuit Court as a commissioner, receiver and master with regard to complex cases pending in the circuit. He has tried many jury and non-jury trials and presented appeals in both the state and federal courts. His appellate cases have resulted in more than 50 reported decisions.
Board of Governors, Missouri Bar Association (2016 – present)
City Attorney, City of Pacific, Missouri (2016 – present)
City Attorney, City of Sunset Hills, Missouri (2011 – 2021)
Prosecuting Attorney, City of Sunset Hills, Missouri (1995 – present)
Town Attorney & Prosecuting Attorney, Town of Norwood Court, Missouri (2022 – present)
City Attorney, City of Ballwin, Missouri (2007 – present)
Municipal Court Judge, City of Ballwin, Missouri (1997 – 1999)
Bar Admissions
Missouri (1985)
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1986)
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1989)
U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit (1989)
U.S. Supreme Court (1990)
U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit (1993)
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit (2002)
Professional Associations & Memberships
The Missouri Bar
St. Louis County Bar Association (President, 1996)
Division II, Region X Disciplinary Committee (Member and Chairman, 1993-2001; Division III, Region X Disciplinary Committee (Special Representative, 2001-2005)
Awards & Recognition
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, which is the highest rating for both legal ability and ethical standards
Ballwin Athletic Association Wall of Honor Inductee (2015; player, umpire, manager and general counsel)
Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Real Estate (2009-2010, 2013)
Outstanding Young Lawyer of St. Louis County, St. Louis County Bar Association (1995)
On the list of approved neutrals for Alaris ADR Services
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Recent News
CHGO Attorney Stephanie Karr Authors Article on Nuisance Abatement in Dec 2023 Missouri Municipal Review
Dec 18, 2023
CHGO Recognized in 14th Edition of Best Law Firms
Dec 18, 2023
CHGO Participates in "Motion for Kids" Program for Christmas 2023
Dec 7, 2023
CHGO is Sponsor at "Pillars of the Community" Ritz Carlton Event
Dec 4, 2023
CHGO Sponsors Affiliate Night for Metro St. Louis Municipal League
Nov 20, 2023
Practice Areas
Recent News
CHGO Attorney Stephanie Karr Authors Article on Nuisance Abatement in Dec 2023 Missouri Municipal Review
Dec 18, 2023
CHGO Recognized in 14th Edition of Best Law Firms
Dec 18, 2023
CHGO Participates in "Motion for Kids" Program for Christmas 2023
Dec 7, 2023
CHGO is Sponsor at "Pillars of the Community" Ritz Carlton Event
Dec 4, 2023
CHGO Sponsors Affiliate Night for Metro St. Louis Municipal League
Nov 20, 2023
Practice Areas
Recent News
CHGO Attorney Stephanie Karr Authors Article on Nuisance Abatement in Dec 2023 Missouri Municipal Review
Dec 18, 2023
CHGO Recognized in 14th Edition of Best Law Firms
Dec 18, 2023
CHGO Participates in "Motion for Kids" Program for Christmas 2023
Dec 7, 2023
CHGO is Sponsor at "Pillars of the Community" Ritz Carlton Event
Dec 4, 2023
CHGO Sponsors Affiliate Night for Metro St. Louis Municipal League
Nov 20, 2023