In defense litigation, success is not always measured by a defense verdict. A true “win” may take many forms.  It could be a timely settlement, a cost-effective resolution, or the closure of a matter under budget. The appropriate outcome depends on the client’s objectives, exposure, and broader business considerations. In the ...

Eckenrode Bauman is pleased to announce that J. Thaddeus Eckenrode has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This marks the 13th consecutive year Mr. Eckenrode has earned this distinguished honor, having first been recognized by Best Lawyers in 2013. This recognition is a testament to ...

Join Tad Eckenrode, a seasoned medical malpractice trial attorney, as he teams up with Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D., for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of med mal litigation. In this engaging podcast episode, Tad and Bill delve into several emerging trends: High-Stakes Cases: They explore the surge in ...

Eckenrode-Bauman attorneys, Tad Eckenrode and Rachel Schafer, received a unanimous defense verdict in just twenty-nine minutes after a four-day trial in St. Louis County.  This case involved a patient who contended that she received negligent medical care from her OB/GYN.  She alleged that that her OB/GYN should have delivered her ...

J. Thaddeus Eckenrode, JD, of Eckenrode-Bauman, spoke at the 2023 National Conference on Correctional Health Care.  During this session, he explained the nuances of appropriate medical record documentation, described techniques for documentation to minimize litigation, and reviewed litigation and deposition disasters caused by poor documentation or bad deposition answers.