Cockriel & Christofferson, LLC

314-821-4200

St. Louis Office

314.821.4200

3660 South Geyer, Suite 320, St. Louis, Missouri 63127

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About the Firm

Steven M. Cockriel Named Best Lawyers' 2022 St. Louis Construction Law Lawyer of the Year

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Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Steven M. Cockriel, on being named the 2022 St. Louis Lawyer of the Year in Construction Law by Best Lawyers. This is Steve’s third Lawyer of the Year award; he was also Lawyer of the Year in 2012 and 2018 in the field of Litigation–Construction. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession & designates a single lawyer in each specialty in each community. Steve has been listed in Best Lawyers every year since 2007.

C&C Attorneys Receive "Best Lawyers" Accolades for 2022

Cockriel & Christofferson, LLC is proud to announce that its attorneys have once again been recognized for excellence by Best Lawyers for 2022. Steven M. Cockriel and Philip J. Christofferson are both listed in the fields of Construction Law and Litigation-Construction. This is Steve's 16th consecutive Best Lawyers award, and Phil's 12th consecutive award. Congratulations!

Cockriel & Christofferson Again Recognized As "Tier-1" Construction Law Firm by US News & World Report

We are pleased to announce that Cockriel & Christofferson has once again received a Tier 1 ranking in the fields of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News and World Report's "Best Law Firms."  C&C is one of only four St. Louis area law firms to be recognized as a Tier 1 firm in both construction-related fields.

Steven M. Cockriel Named to 2021 St. Louis Super Lawyers "Top 50" List

Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Steven M. Cockriel, on being named to the 2020 Super Lawyers "Top 50" List for St. Louis.  This list recognizes the top 50 lawyers in any specialty in the St. Louis area, based on peer-review rankings.

All of C&C's Attorneys Honored Again In 2021 Missouri & Kansas "Super Lawyers"

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Once again, all three of Cockriel & Christofferson's attorneys have been honored by Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers for 2021. Steven M. Cockriel, Philip J. Christofferson, and Michael J. Rolwes were all named as Super Lawyers in Construction Litigation. Congratulations to all of our attorneys!

Steven M. Cockriel Named Best Lawyers' 2018 St. Louis Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year

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Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Steven M. Cockriel, on being named the 2018 St. Louis Lawyer of the Year in Litigation - Construction by Best Lawyers. This is Steve's second award in this category; he was also Lawyer of the Year in 2012. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, and designates a single lawyer in each speciality in each community. Steve has been listed in Best Lawyers every year since 2007.

Philip J. Christofferson Named Best Lawyers' 2015 St. Louis Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year

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C&C member Philip J. Christofferson has been named the 2015 St. Louis Lawyer of the Year in Litigation - Construction by Best Lawyers.  This is Phil's second Lawyer of the Year accolade - he was also the 2013 St. Louis Lawyer of the Year in Construction Law.  Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, and designates a single lawyer in each specialty in each community.  Phil has been listed in Best Lawyers every year since 2010. Congratulations!

Areas of Practice

Cockriel & Christofferson: Dedicating to Resolving and Preventing Construction Disputes

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Since 1997, our law firm, Cockriel & Christofferson, LLC, has successfully represented parties engaged in building and construction in both Missouri and Illinois. We are ready to assist you in all matters relating to:

Broad range of services for a broad range of clients

Our clients span the entire spectrum of the construction process:

  • Contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and suppliers — including those with mechanic's lien and payment bond claims
  • Architects, engineers, land surveyors and other design professionals
  • Sureties and insurance companies — including those requiring defense of performance and payment bond claims
  • Owners, developers, lenders, title companies and disbursing companies

Our firm has extensive experience litigating, arbitrating and mediating all forms of construction disputes - payment disputes, delays, disruption, interference, acceleration, defective work, labor inefficiency, differing site conditions, extra work, change orders, fraud, abandonment, quantum meruit, cardinal change, mechanic's liens, payment bond claims, performance bond claims, bid bond claims, bid protest, prompt pay act claims, insurance claims, and professional liability claims.  We have prosecuted and defended claims ranging from $500 to more than $100,000,000.

Experienced, professional and responsive lawyers

Our talented attorneys have honed their skills in Missouri and Illinois state courts, federal court and in private mediation and arbitration proceedings.  We have litigated projects ranging from defense of a subconsulting engineer in Metrolink's $100 million lawsuit against the Cross-County Extension's designers in 2007, to representing builders and owners in small residential construction defect cases. We have provided counsel on projects ranging from power plant development, light rail projects, highways, bridges, commercial developments, hotels, hospitals, office buildings, utility projects, waste treatment facilities, and multi-family housing to single-family homes.  Our clients tend to be closely-held, private companies — clients who appreciate our personalized service, attention to detail and high ethical standards, for which our firm is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®.

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Contact a dedicated and established construction law firm

Cockriel & Christofferson, LLC is conveniently located in St. Louis and serves clients throughout Missouri and Illinois. To schedule an appointment, call 314.821.4200 or contact us online.

Philip J. Christofferson Named Best Lawyers' 2013 St. Louis Construction Law Lawyer of the Year

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For the second year in a row, a Cockriel & Christofferson attorney has been named a St. Louis Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers. Congratulations to Philip J. Christofferson,  who was named the 2013 St. Louis Construction Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers.  Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession,  and designates a single lawyer in each speciality in each community.  Phil has been listed in Best Lawyers every year since 2010.

Steven M. Cockriel Named Best Lawyers' 2012 St. Louis Litigation-Construction Lawyer of the Year

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Congratulations to our Managing Member, Steven M. Cockriel, who was named the 2012 St. Louis Litigation-Construction Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, and designates a single lawyer in each speciality in each community.  Steve has been listed in Best Lawyers every year since 2007.

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    Intelligent, ethical, and hard-working attorney with outstanding expertise in his fields of practice.

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  • 5.0/5.0

    Phil is an excellent attorney with the highest standards of legal ethics and professionalism. I routinely refer clients to Phil because of his knowledge of construction law and his tremendous abilities.

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  • 5.0/5.0

    He is an excellent lawyer.

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3660 South Geyer, Suite 320
St. Louis, Missouri 63127

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Cockriel & Christofferson, LLC is located in St. Louis, MO and serves clients in and around Fenton, Valley Park, Florissant, Saint Louis, Imperial, High Ridge, Ballwin, Jefferson County and Saint Louis County.

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