Kirkwood City Attorney Named Best in St. Louis

When you’re successful and dedicated to your work, your peers will recognize you – consistently.

Kirkwood City Attorney John Hessel has again been awarded the honor of St. Louis Best Lawyers Municipal Lawyer of the Year for 2013. He previously was given the honor in 2011.

Hessel works for Lewis Rice law firm as a partner and management committee member. He also serves as the city attorney for Florissant and helps represent the cities of Crestwood and Wildwood.

Each year, Best Lawyers selects “Lawyers of the Year” in legal specialties and only one lawyer in a practice area and in a metropolitan area can receive the award of “Lawyer of the Year.” The award is given to a lawyer after peer review assessments are done with leading lawyers, according to a press release.