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Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean, Health Care Attorney in St Louis, Missouri

focused on Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury

St Louis, MO

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Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.

Based in
St. Louis, MISSOURI
Experience
attorney
Known for
Health Care · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from St. Louis, MISSOURI.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (St. Louis) (2024).

About Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean: Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kenneth takes on

Kenneth concentrates on health care, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kenneth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Health Care cases in St Louis, Missouri

Kenneth takes health care matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kenneth agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in St Louis, Missouri

Kenneth takes medical malpractice matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kenneth agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in St Louis, Missouri

Kenneth takes personal injury matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kenneth agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean — health care lawyer in St Louis

Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.

Kenneth W. Bean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

Kenneth W., who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Working with Kenneth on a health care matter

Kenneth W. Bean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Kenneth W., who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth W. is held by other…

Clients Kenneth works with

Kenneth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Washington University in St. Louis

    J.D. · 1977

Kenneth studied at J.D. in Washington University in St. Louis.

Law school and academic background

Kenneth completed J.D. in Washington University in St. Louis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kenneth runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Kenneth has received 17 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (St. Louis)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (St. Louis)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (St. Louis)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis)

    2015

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (St. Louis)

    2014

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis)

    2012

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law (St. Louis)

    2011

  • Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (St. Louis) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (St. Louis) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (St. Louis) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis) (2015).

Locations

Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean's office in St. Louis

Kenneth's primary office is at 701 Market Street, Sixth Floor, St. Louis, Missouri, 63101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

701 Market Street, Sixth Floor

St. Louis, Missouri 63101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kenneth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kenneth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kenneth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a health care attorney in St Louis, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kenneth

Kenneth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kenneth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kenneth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kenneth W. "Ken" Bean

  • How much does it cost to hire Kenneth for a health care case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kenneth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kenneth offer a free consultation?

    Kenneth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Kenneth's current terms during booking.

  • How long do health care cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kenneth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kenneth take my case if I'm outside St Louis?

    Kenneth is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kenneth will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kenneth?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kenneth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kenneth accepting new health care clients right now?

    Kenneth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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