Service Areas
Education
J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
B.A., Rockhurst University
People
Dennis Harms
Shareholder
Dennis Harms is a shareholder in the firm’s Health Law Practice Group. His interdisciplinary practice includes both litigation and transactional/consulting work for healthcare providers and related vendors/organizations.
As a litigator, Dennis has defended all sorts of health care providers against medical negligence claims; large multistate hospital groups, long-term care facilities, correctional medicine providers and individual practitioners in diverse specialties, including significant trial experience in state and federal court.
On the transactional/consulting side, Dennis’ legal education and experience, coupled with his education in the field of Health Management and Informatics, allows him to provide clients a rare and in-depth perspective into risk management, regulatory, contractual and other issues in the ever changing field of health care technology.
Licensures and Admissions
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Professional Affiliations
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL)
Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Division for BAMSL
Dennis previously served on the Membership Committee of BAMSL.
Civic Activities
Dennis is a member of the Regional Board of Directors of SSM Health. He previously served as a coach and Lay Director for the St. Peter (Kirkwood) Athletic Association and as Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 323.
Awards & Recognition
Martindale-Hubbell®
AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating™
Awarded for his commitment to high ethical standards and broad knowledge and experience, this rating is given by attorneys who have interacted with Dennis during his legal career.
2019
Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Up & Coming Lawyer
2009-2010
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Young Lawyers Division Award of Merit
2008-2009
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Young Lawyers Division Award of Merit
