Michael Finley, Personal Injury Attorney in St Louis, Missouri
Over 27 years of legal practice
AssociateatBrown & Crouppen Law Firm
St Louis, MO
Practicing personal injury in St Louis since 1999.
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Michael Finley is an associate based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Michael has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm.
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- St. Louis, MO
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- over 27 years
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- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from St. Louis, MO.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michael Finley: Michael Finley is an associate based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Michael has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Michael takes on
Michael concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in St Louis, Missouri
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Michael Finley — personal injury lawyer in St Louis
Michael Finley is an associate based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Michael has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm.
Guided by a special dedication to help those who have wrongfully suffered loss, Michael focuses his practice on achieving justice for Brown & Crouppen clients who have sustained injuries in accidents caused by the wrongdoing of others.
Michael spent the first ten years of his career representing insurance companies. As a result, he is uniquely aware of the tactics they use to try to avoid compensating injured people properly. He uses this knowledge, and his passion for helping people, to fight the insurance companies in order to achieve the best results for our injured clients.
In his career, Michael has regularly achieved excellent results for clients all across Missouri and Illinois, including by way of obtaining successful trial results from juries and judges. He has regularly appeared in the courts of the following counties: (Missouri:) St. Louis City and County, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, Lincoln, Washington, Jackson, Clay, (Illinois:) Madison, St. Clair, and Randolph.
Michael believes one of the most important services our firm provides our clients is helping them achieve resolution to their medical bills. Michael negotiates successfully with medical providers and insurance companies in order to ensure maximum compensation for our injured clients.
In addition to practicing law, Michael serves his fellow citizens of Ballwin, MO, as Alderman of Ward 1, since being first elected in 2010. He is chairman of Ballwin’s Public Health and Safety Committee. He enjoys playing softball, hockey and bass guitar. Fun Fact: Michael was an extra in the movie, “Up In The Air.”
Professional Associations and Memberships
Missouri Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Lawyers Association of St. Louis
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
National Italian American Bar Association of Missouri
How Michael handles personal injury matters
Guided by a special dedication to help those who have wrongfully suffered loss, Michael focuses his practice on achieving justice for Brown & Crouppen clients who have sustained injuries in accidents caused by the wrongdoing of others. Michael spent the first ten years of his career representing insurance companies. As a result, he is uniquely aware of the tactics they use to try to avoid…
Who Michael represents
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
St. Louis University
J.D. · 1998
University of Missouri - St. Louis
B.S. Public · 1991
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
Illinois
2016 · ACTIVE
Missouri
1999 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in St. Louis University and B.S. Public in University of Missouri - St. Louis.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in St. Louis University and B.S. Public in University of Missouri - St. Louis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Michael's professional memberships and bar associations
Missouri Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Bar Association of Metropolitan St
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Louis Lawyers Association of St
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Louis Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys American Bar Association American Association for Justice National Italian American Bar Association of Missouri
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Locations
Michael Finley's office in St. Louis
Michael's primary office is at 4900 Daggett Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63110. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Michael Finley — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael'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; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in St Louis, Missouri
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael Finley
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Missouri typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside St Louis?
Michael 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 — Michael 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 Michael?
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. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving St Louis, Jefferson City and Kansas City in Missouri
Michael handles personal injury matters throughout Missouri. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
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