Gary Karl Burger Jr.

500 North Broadway, Saint Louis, MO

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4.8 / 5
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681 Reviews
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Education

1992
Washington University School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Missouri, Columbia, BA - Bachelor of Arts
1988
University of Missouri, BA

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4.8 701 reviews
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Carla stewart

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08 Jan, 2025
Highly recommend. It was nice to have someone looking out for me through such an overwhelming process.
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Karla granberry

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07 Jan, 2025
The service that I received was phenomenal. The entire experience was amazing. The staff were professional, knowledgeable and very friendly. I loved my experience with them and would happily recommend them to anyone and everyone. Thank you for your service and diligence in handling my case.
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Colleen wilson

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04 Jan, 2025
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Top review highlights

Pros
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Highly professional and caring service from the lawyers and staff
“Gary and his staff treated me like one of the family. This is the very best personal injury lawyer in the state of Missouri.”
2
Excellent communication and responsiveness to clients' questions and concerns
“Gary and Casey (paralegal) was the best I've found they helped me with any questions or concerns I had.”
3
Successful in securing favorable settlements for clients
“Gary did an excellent in representing me. He was very aggressive and took control of everything right from the start.”
4
Personalized attention and customized approach to each case
“Gary gave me hope when all of my hope was lost. He treated me like I was a member of his own family and fought for what me and my children deserved.”
5
Extensive experience and expertise in personal injury law
“I am a lawyer myself but I have Gary represent me and my family members in a range of injury issues and insurance claims. Gary has specialized in getting the most money in these claims for years and can do a better job for me than I could do working for free for myself.”
Cons
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A few reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the settlement amount
“It's a great law firm I was a little disappointed on the amount but they were a good company.”
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One reviewer mentioned poor service
“Horrible service”

Publications

2015:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Apartment managers settle over deck collapse that injured couple
2015:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Gateway Arch worker settles over injury on tram
2015:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Injurer owes penalty, fees for insufficient repair checks
2015:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Widow in ATV accident settles with property owners
2014:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Widow in ATV accident settles with property owners
2014:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Top Plaintiff Wins in 2014
2014:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Woman hit by state dump truck receives settlement
2014:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, On-ramp car accident leads to settlement for St. Louis man
2014:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Settlement ends suit over early morning fatal crash
2013:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Plaintiff settles with doctor after surgery leaves her blind in left eye
2012:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Motorcycle Crash Leads to Plaintiff Win
2012:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Injured woman settles highway crash lawsuit
2012:
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Motorcycle crash case leads to plaintiff win
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