Service Areas
Education
J.D., University of Missouri Columbia
B.A., Truman State University
People
Ross Kaplan
Counsel
Ross joined Sandberg Phoenix in 2022 and is a member of the Business and Business Litigation practice groups as well as the Government Relations team. Ross Kaplan counsels, advocates, and litigates on behalf of closely held businesses and their stakeholders, nonprofit corporations, and professionals and licensees. He works closely with businesses, government regulators, and community associations.
Business
Ross works with businesses of all sizes on business formation, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate transactions, including the lease, purchase, or sale of real estate and assets, corporate governance, and indemnity, warranty, and risk assessment.
Governmental Relations
Ross represents clients in their interactions with all government regulators and in governmental litigation. Having spent over a dozen years representing and litigating on behalf of nearly all state government agencies in Missouri, Ross has a unique insight into regulatory actions and often is able to resolve matters to all parties’ satisfaction. However, when litigation becomes necessary, Ross has an excellent record of success in obtaining outcomes favorable to the client.
Community Associations
Ross counsels and litigates on behalf of developers, Homeowners Associations, Condominium Owners Associations, other planned communities, or their members in the mid-Missouri area. Ross is a sought after speaker on matters related to HOAs and condo associations.
Pro Bono
Outside of his day to day work, Ross enjoys pro bono work; he represents and counsels nonprofit entities such as CASA, an organization that trains and supports volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children and youth who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Licensures and Admissions
Missouri
United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern District of Missouri
United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Western District of Missouri
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Professional Affiliations
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Cole County Bar Association (Former President)
Missouri Bar Association
Presentations
Moderator, “Judicial Panel: How Should you Prepare for Oral Argument?”
Awards & Recognition
2022
Cole County Bar Association
Service Award
2020
Office of the Missouri Attorney General
Client Service Award