Jenna DeBarry

Associate Attorney

Jenna DeBarry is licensed in the state of Missouri, and represents clients in a range of civil cases: including car accidents, premises liability and workers’ compensation. Jenna developed a passion for helping others while working as a clerk at Padberg Appelbaum Knepper (PAK) during law school. She is recognized for her work ethic and keen understanding of the law, and is one of just two clerks hired by PAK immediately after earning her law degree.

In addition to her legal practice, Jenna is an active member in the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL), the Lawyers Association of St. Louis, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA), and the Women Lawyers’ Association (WLA). Jenna was a sorority member at Missouri State University while completing her undergraduate degree, and credits her experience on the sorority’s Standards Board with cultivating her leadership skills, and her ability to navigate challenging situations.

Jenna grew up visiting the area lakes with her family, and enjoys boating and spending time on the water. She has also provided a foster home for a local animal shelter, including her two rescue dogs, Peanut and Butter.

Representative Cases

Since becoming a member of the Missouri Bar in September 2023, Jenna has been instrumental in assisting with appellate work, workers' compensation hearings, and second chairing trials. She has represented our clients independently at several hearings, depositions, and mediations. Additionally, Jenna has settled personal injury claims and workers' compensation claims on her own, including settlements for policy limits. The following are a few of the settlements she has obtained on her own since admission to the bar:

• $75,000 - car accident
• $50,000 - injury at a store
• $25,000 Policy Limits - car accident
• $18,037 - car accident
• $10,720 - workers comp
• $7,500 - car accident
• $3,385 - car accident

Professional Involvement

• Missouri Bar Association
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL)
• Lawyers Association of St. Louis
• Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA)
• Women Lawyers’ Association (WLA)