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Francis X. Duda is a member of the Missouri and Illinois Bars. Mr. Duda is a trial lawyer with experience in a broad range of trial and appellate litigation. Frank’s experience includes insurance defense litigation, trusts and estates litigation, class action and multi-district litigation, product liability, construction, and commercial litigation.

Professional Associations And Memberships

  • Missouri Bar Association
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL)
  • American Bar Association
  • American Institute of Architects Affiliate
  • Missouri Supreme Court Historical Society, President, 2000 – 2015
  • 22nd Judicial Circuit Law Library Association, President, 1999 – 2015
  • Missouri Lawyer Trust Account Foundation, Board of Directors, 2001 – 2003
  • BAMSL Judicial Facilities Committee, Chair, 1987 – 1994
  • St. Louis Public Library, Board of Directors, 1988 – 1998
  • St. Louis University Law Alumni Association, President, 1983 – 1985
  • Carondelet YMCA, Board of Managers, 1979 – 1984
  • Carondelet YMCA, Chair, 1982 – 1984
  • Metropolitan YMCA, Board of Directors, 1982 – 1984
  • Illinois Bar Association
  • 7th Circuit Bar Association, 2000 – Present
  • Lawyer’s Association of St. Louis
  • St. Louis University Alumni Council, Member, 1980 – 1985
  • Missouri Supreme Court Historical Society, Board Member, 2000 – Present
  • 22nd Judicial Circuit Law Library Association, Board Member, 1999 – Present
Areas Of Practice
  • Complex Civil Litigation
  • Wills / Trusts and Estates Litigation
Education
  • Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
    • J.D. cum laude
  • Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
    • B.S. cum laude
Honors & Awards
  • AV Rated
  • St. Louis Bar Foundation Award, 2001
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis President's Outstanding Service Award, 2000
  • Missouri Bar Foundation Spurgeon Smith Award, 1992
  • 22nd Judicial Circuit Distinguished Service Award, 1992