Steven W. Garrett
Principal
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Professional Overview
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Law Practice
Steve concentrates his practice in local government law, real estate and construction law, employment law, and complex litigation and appeals. His background at the Attorney General’s Office provided him with the opportunity to brief and argue numerous cases before all of the courts of appeals in Missouri, including the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts, the Missouri Supreme Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Steve has written numerous briefs and petitions in the U.S. Supreme Court and has also written papers and articles and given lectures in the areas of municipal and election law throughout the country.
City Attorney, City of Normandy, Missouri (2009 – present)
City Attorney, City of St. Ann, Missouri (2004 – present)
City Attorney, City of Northwoods, Missouri (2004 – present)
City Attorney, City of Velda City, Missouri (1997 – present)
City Attorney, City of Town and Country, Missouri (1994 – present)
General Counsel, Board of Election Commissioners, St. Louis County (1986 – 1994, 2005 – 2011, 2018-Present)
Village Attorney, Village of Velda Village Hills, Missouri (2004 – 2005)
Assistant Attorney General (1979 – 1982)
Bar Admissions
Missouri (1979)
U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Professional Associations & Memberships
The Missouri Bar
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Professional Overview
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Law Practice
Steve concentrates his practice in local government law, real estate and construction law, employment law, and complex litigation and appeals. His background at the Attorney General’s Office provided him with the opportunity to brief and argue numerous cases before all of the courts of appeals in Missouri, including the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts, the Missouri Supreme Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Steve has written numerous briefs and petitions in the U.S. Supreme Court and has also written papers and articles and given lectures in the areas of municipal and election law throughout the country.
City Attorney, City of Normandy, Missouri (2009 – present)
City Attorney, City of St. Ann, Missouri (2004 – present)
City Attorney, City of Northwoods, Missouri (2004 – present)
City Attorney, City of Velda City, Missouri (1997 – present)
City Attorney, City of Town and Country, Missouri (1994 – present)
General Counsel, Board of Election Commissioners, St. Louis County (1986 – 1994, 2005 – 2011, 2018-Present)
Village Attorney, Village of Velda Village Hills, Missouri (2004 – 2005)
Assistant Attorney General (1979 – 1982)
Bar Admissions
Missouri (1979)
U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Professional Associations & Memberships
The Missouri Bar
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Professional Overview
Law Practice
Steve concentrates his practice in local government law, real estate and construction law, employment law, and complex litigation and appeals. His background at the Attorney General’s Office provided him with the opportunity to brief and argue numerous cases before all of the courts of appeals in Missouri, including the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts, the Missouri Supreme Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Steve has written numerous briefs and petitions in the U.S. Supreme Court and has also written papers and articles and given lectures in the areas of municipal and election law throughout the country.
City Attorney, City of Normandy, Missouri (2009 – present)
City Attorney, City of St. Ann, Missouri (2004 – present)
City Attorney, City of Northwoods, Missouri (2004 – present)
City Attorney, City of Velda City, Missouri (1997 – present)
City Attorney, City of Town and Country, Missouri (1994 – present)
General Counsel, Board of Election Commissioners, St. Louis County (1986 – 1994, 2005 – 2011, 2018-Present)
Village Attorney, Village of Velda Village Hills, Missouri (2004 – 2005)
Assistant Attorney General (1979 – 1982)
Bar Admissions
Missouri (1979)
U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Professional Associations & Memberships
The Missouri Bar
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Recent News
CHGO Law Attorneys Announced as Super Lawyers 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Robert Jones Reelected to Missouri Bar Board of Governors
Aug 19, 2024
Edward Sluys Named One of the 25 Best Attorneys for 2024 by Small Business Monthly
Aug 13, 2024
Stephanie Karr Elected as 2nd Vice President of the Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Jul 13, 2024
Kevin O’Keefe Receives Fred Boeckmann Longevity Award
Jul 13, 2024
Practice Areas
Business Transactions and Disputes
Business Transactions and Disputes
Criminal and Traffic Matters
Education Law
Employment Law
Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities
Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate
Family Law
Local Government Law
Mediation and Arbitration
Personal Injury, Malpractice and Workers' Compensation Litigation
Real Estate and Construction Law
Recent News
CHGO Law Attorneys Announced as Super Lawyers 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Robert Jones Reelected to Missouri Bar Board of Governors
Aug 19, 2024
Edward Sluys Named One of the 25 Best Attorneys for 2024 by Small Business Monthly
Aug 13, 2024
Stephanie Karr Elected as 2nd Vice President of the Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Jul 13, 2024
Kevin O’Keefe Receives Fred Boeckmann Longevity Award
Jul 13, 2024
Practice Areas
Business Transactions and Disputes
Business Transactions and Disputes
Criminal and Traffic Matters
Education Law
Employment Law
Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities
Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate
Family Law
Local Government Law
Mediation and Arbitration
Personal Injury, Malpractice and Workers' Compensation Litigation
Real Estate and Construction Law
Recent News
CHGO Law Attorneys Announced as Super Lawyers 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Robert Jones Reelected to Missouri Bar Board of Governors
Aug 19, 2024
Edward Sluys Named One of the 25 Best Attorneys for 2024 by Small Business Monthly
Aug 13, 2024
Stephanie Karr Elected as 2nd Vice President of the Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Jul 13, 2024
Kevin O’Keefe Receives Fred Boeckmann Longevity Award
Jul 13, 2024
Practice Areas
Business Transactions and Disputes
Business Transactions and Disputes
Criminal and Traffic Matters
Education Law
Employment Law
Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities
Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate
Family Law
Local Government Law
Mediation and Arbitration
Personal Injury, Malpractice and Workers' Compensation Litigation
Real Estate and Construction Law