HILARY H. SOMMER

Highly skilled legal professional with extensive experience in financial services and high-volume litigation. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs and priorities. Expertise in legal analysis, case strategy, and client advocacy, combined with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Reliable and results-driven, with proven track record of success in high-pressure environments.

• Member: Missouri Bar
• Illinois Bar
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
• Lawyers’ Association of St. Louis
• Federal Bar Association
• American Bar Association

• Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, LLP, Attorney, 07/01/13, present, Member of the Litigation & Investigations practice group, representing financial institutions in state and federal court; representing cryptocurrency exchange in arbitration, state court, and federal court; additional experience with mass torts
• Hilary H. Sommer, LLC, Attorney, 08/01/10, 07/01/13, General civil and commercial litigation, including mortgage litigation, homeowners' association law, real estate law and contract work for financial institutions and law firms
• Martin, Leigh, Laws & Fritzlen, P.C., Associate Attorney, 10/01/06, 08/01/10, Extensive experience in creditors’ rights, title litigation, mortgage litigation, commercial litigation, and property damage subrogation claims
• Thomas J. Noonan, P.C., Associate Attorney, 08/01/02, 10/01/06, Responsible for all facets of civil litigation (insurance defense, mortgage matters, real estate title matters and general civil matters), including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, mediation, trial and appeal, Attorney in charge of foreclosure and title claim department
• Noce & Buckley, L.L.C., Associate Attorney, 06/01/99, 08/01/02, Extensive motion practice in both state and federal court, focusing primarily on insurance defense, Appellate work in state and federal court, including briefing and argument