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Lisa A. Pake, Appellate Attorney in St Louis, Missouri

focused on Appellate, Business, and Criminal Defense

Haar & Woods LLP

St Louis, MO

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Lisa A. Pake is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Criminal Defense. Currently practicing at Haar & Woods LLP.

Based in
St. Louis, MISSOURI
Experience
attorney
Known for
Appellate · Business · Criminal Defense
  • Handles Appellate, Business, and Criminal Defense matters from St. Louis, MISSOURI.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis) (2023).

About Lisa A. Pake: Lisa A. Pake is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Criminal Defense. Currently practicing at Haar & Woods LLP.

Areas of practice

Lisa's practice areas in St Louis

Lisa concentrates on appellate, business, criminal defense, general, and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lisa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in St Louis, Missouri

Lisa takes appellate 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 Lisa agrees to represent you.

Business cases in St Louis, Missouri

Lisa takes business 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 Lisa agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in St Louis, Missouri

Lisa takes criminal defense 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 Lisa agrees to represent you.

General cases in St Louis, Missouri

Lisa takes general 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 Lisa agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in St Louis, Missouri

Lisa takes insurance 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 Lisa agrees to represent you.

Biography

Lisa A. Pake, appellate attorney serving St Louis

Lisa A. Pake is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Criminal Defense. Currently practicing at Haar & Woods LLP. Lisa works from St Louis, Missouri and takes on appellate matters across the region.

Lisa A. Pake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Insurance and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Lisa A., who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Working with Lisa on a appellate matter

Lisa A. Pake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Insurance and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Lisa A., who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an…

Clients Lisa works with

Lisa reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and criminal defense matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Lisa studied and practices

  • Boston College Law School

    J.D. · 1989

Lisa studied at J.D. in Boston College Law School.

Law school and academic background

Lisa completed J.D. in Boston College Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lisa runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Lisa's legal honors and published work

Lisa has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

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

    2023

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

    2022

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).

Locations

Lisa A. Pake's office in St. Louis

Lisa's primary office is at 1010 Market Street, Suite 1620, St. Louis, Missouri, 63101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Haar & Woods LLP

1010 Market Street, Suite 1620

St. Louis, Missouri 63101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Lisa A. Pake — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Lisa charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lisa'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; Lisa will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in St Louis, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 Lisa

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate 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. Lisa confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Lisa A. Pake

  • How much does it cost to hire Lisa for a appellate case?

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

  • Does Lisa offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do appellate cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple appellate 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. Lisa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Lisa 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 — Lisa 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 Lisa?

    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. Lisa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Lisa accepting new appellate clients right now?

    Lisa'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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