Service Areas
Education
J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
B.A.,Washington University in St. Louis
United States Military Academy at West Point
People
Timothy Sansone
Shareholder
Tim joined Sandberg Phoenix in 2002, leads the firm’s Appellate and Complex Litigation Team, and is Chair of Professional Development. In addition, he has served as chair of the firm’s Paralegal Group.
Focusing on complex litigation involving product liability claims, business disputes, appellate practice, correctional medicine, and class actions, Tim frequently consults with trial attorneys in the courtroom and colleagues at the firm who regularly look to him for fresh, creative ideas when faced with unusual circumstances involving a lot of moving parts. He and his Appellate Team frequently assist in protecting the record and preserving any judicial errors for appeal. He works with the firm’s Correctional Medicine Team handling cases in district and appellate courts. As a member of the firm’s Insurance Team, Tim serves as coverage counsel primarily for insurance companies. He also works with the firm’s Class Action Team to advance our clients’ interests in what often become “bet the company” cases. Tim also gained vast experience as a law clerk for Judge Paul Simon of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
Emphasizing proactive case management that is smart, practical and efficient, Tim treats the client’s interests, goals and satisfaction as paramount.
Professional Affiliations
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, Appellate Section
Appellate Lawyers Association
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Defense Research Institute
The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies
Illinois State Bar Association
The Missouri Bar
Phi Delta Phi
Licensures and Admissions
Missouri
Illinois
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 District Court for the Central District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Civic Activities
Missouri Athletic Club (MAC): Chair of Business Development Group (BDG); Co-Chair of Military History Club (MHC); Co-Chair of MAC Toastmasters
Chaired the Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard Charitable Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization founded by members of Sandberg Phoenix
Chaired funding campaigns for the United Way
Presentations
Trends and Best Practices in Client Communications: Describing the Work You Did in Clear Narratives
Anatomy of a Trial: Jury Decision Making, Notetaking, Communication, and Deadlocks
Post-Judgment Motion Practice
Appellate Litigation: What Lies Ahead
How Specialists in Appellate and Complex Litigation Add Value for Our Clients
Collecting and Authenticating Digital Evidence and Electronically Stored Information (ESI) for Trial
Discovery Tools and Best Practices
Preserving the Record (and Your Evidence) for Appeal
Case Management Conferences and Scheduling Orders
Best Practices in Handling Motions for Summary Judgment
Strategic Planning and Execution of an Appellate Project
The Once and Future Rules of Federal Discovery
Strategic Writing: Getting Your Point Across
Find it Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Conducting Legal Research
Motion Practice Concerning Venue, Summary Judgment, and Dismissals
Removing Cases to Federal Court
Daubert Motions and Setting the Opposing Expert Up for a Daubert Challenge
Effective Utilization of Paralegals
Daubert Motions: Eliminating or Limiting Your Opponent’s Experts
Preparing Notices of Appeal and the Record on Appeal
Awards & Recognition
2026
Super Lawyers
Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers
Appellate
2026
Missouri Lawyers Media
Power 100 List
Top 100 Lawyers in Missouri
2025-2027
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyer
Appellate Practice
2024
St. Louis Small Business Monthly
Top 100 St. Louisans You Should Know
2021-2026
Missouri Lawyers Media
The Power List - Appellate Practice
Top 30 Appellate Lawyers in Missouri
Missouri Lawyers Media
Legal Champion Award
Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (MODL)
Outstanding Achievement Award for Appellate Amicus Support
1991
United States Army
National Defense Service Medal
1991
United States Army
Parachutist Badge (Airborne School Graduate)
Thought leadership by Timothy Sansone:
February 26, 2024
Lawyerless Appellant Takes a Bad Trip in Missouri: AI Hallucinations Result in $10,000 Sanction for Frivolous Appeal
December 15, 2023
The Risk of Conceding Issues for Purposes of Appeal: Seventh Circuit Finds Waiver
March 30, 2023
Illinois Courts Find No Personal Jurisdiction in Medical Malpractice Suit Involving Missouri Hospital Accepting Transfer of Illinois Patient
