Education

J.D. University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law

B.A. Truman State University

 

People

Craig R. Klotz

Counsel

Craig joined Sandberg Phoenix in 2026 and is a member of the Products Liability Practice Group. He focuses his practice on civil litigation defense, with extensive experience representing clients in premises liability, medical malpractice, transportation, products liability, construction, general liability, and insurance coverage matters.

Craig works closely with clients throughout every stage of litigation, from initial pre-suit investigation through trial, with a focus on providing thoughtful, comprehensive, and effective representation. Before joining Sandberg Phoenix, he was a partner at multiple St. Louis insurance defense firms, where he represented professionals, manufacturers, and corporations in general liability litigation and insurance coverage matters in both Missouri and Illinois.

Licensures and Admissions

Missouri

Illinois

United States District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri

United States District Court of the Western District of Missouri

United States District Court of the Southern District of Illinois

United States District Court of the Central District of Illinois

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Professional Affiliations

Missouri Bar

Madison County Bar Association

Awards & Recognition

2013
Super Lawyers Rising Star