Padberg, Corrigan & Appelbaum Changes Name to Padberg Appelbaum Knepper
Jan 11, 2023 Firm News
St. Louis Attorney Nicole Burlison Knepper Promoted to Principal and Partner
St. Louis, MO – January 11, 2023 – Padberg, Corrigan & Appelbaum, the 68-year-old personal injury law firm located in St. Louis, Missouri, is now Padberg Appelbaum Knepper (PAK). The name change went into effect January 1, 2023. The new name and logo reflect the firm’s growth in providing unparalleled and unrivaled representation to personal injury victims and recognizes the promotion of Nicole Burlison Knepper to principal and partner.
Knepper joined the firm in 2016 as an associate attorney. She represents clients who have been injured in a range of civil practice cases, including automobile accidents, worker’s compensation, wrongful death, and premises liability. She is licensed in Missouri and Illinois with experience at the state, federal, and appellate court levels.
Knepper is active in the legal community as a member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. She currently serves as 1st Vice President of the Lawyers Association of St. Louis and has been on the organization’s executive committee for six years. She has received numerous professional recognitions over the years including being named to the Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, a Super Lawyers Rising Star, and recipient of the Lon O. Hocker Award. She received an undergraduate degree in French and International Studies from the University of Missouri Columbia and earned her J.D. from the St. Louis University School of Law.
“Nicole has an outstanding reputation in the St. Louis legal community,” said Matthew J. Padberg, PAK principal and partner. Padberg adds, “She is articulate and persuasive in the courtroom, and a fearless advocate for her clients trying cases in front of juries.”
“Nicole’s combination of compassion and passion are qualities that make her an excellent plaintiff’s attorney,” said Theresa A. Appelbaum, PAK principal and partner. Appelbaum adds, “She is dedicated to her clients and a fierce competitor on their behalf. We are honored to include her in the future leadership of the firm.”
“Practicing law isn’t always easy, but getting to work with this group of dedicated attorneys, fighting together for the rights of injured people makes it worth the battle,” said Knepper. She adds, “I am excited to contribute to the leadership team and continue our unwavering commitment to provide quality service to our clients at a firm where everyone truly loves being a lawyer.”
Padberg, Corrigan & Appelbaum Principal and Partner Michael Corrigan retired from the practice on January 1, 2022, following a successful career representing victims for more than 30 years.