Brown & James Ranked by Legal 500 for Commercial Disputes

June 11, 2026

Brown & James is proud to announce that the firm has been nationally recognized by Legal 500 as a leading boutique in commercial disputes. This recognition reflects the firm’s commitment to delivering sophisticated litigation counsel to corporations and insurers navigating complex business conflicts.

Headquartered in St. Louis, Brown & James has built a strong reputation across the Midwest for its depth of experience in commercial litigation, including breach of contract, employment disputes, tortious interference, intellectual property disputes, and consumer fraud matters.

Principal Steven Schwartz is among those highlighted in connection with the ranking. Schwartz handles a broad range of commercial disputes — from breach of contract and fraud to RICO, antitrust, business torts, and breach of fiduciary duty — and brings particular experience in multi-party disputes and multi-district litigation.

Brown & James is also ranked as a top Missouri commercial disputes firm, along with recognition of Principals Steven Schwartz, Joseph Callahan, Christopher Seibold, and David Buchanan as listed lawyers.

Legal 500 evaluates law firms through independent research, attorney submissions, and direct client feedback, making this recognition a meaningful reflection of the firm’s standing in the marketplace. Read more on their website.