Pleban & Associates Law

12/19/2025

Congrats to J.C. Pleban on his 2025 Super Lawyers selection. Only the top 5% of attorneys earn this recognition each year. 🏆

09/19/2025

Pleban & Associates filed a federal lawsuit that challenges the circumstances surrounding the November 2022 police shooting death of Taylor Shomaker, 32, during a standoff at his mother’s O’Fallon, Missouri home. The case centers on body camera and surveillance footage that attorneys claim contradicts official police reports about the incident.

https://plebanlaw.com/fatal-police-shooting-in-ofallon-sparks-federal-lawsuit-over-use-of-force/

03/06/2025

Proud to share that J.C. Pleban received recognition from Missouri Lawyers Weekly for the second-largest settlement in Missouri in 2024.

11/20/2024

We are proud to have helped our client reach a $17.5M settlement for wrongful death after bad faith failure to settle within policy limits.

10/29/2024

Attorney J.C. Pleban files lawsuit against former Florissant officer.

Another lawsuit has been filed against a former Florissant police officer

06/12/2024

Psychological injuries are increasingly recognized as significant components of personal injury claims—but, they present unique challenges.

Learn More: https://plebanlaw.com/how-much-are-psychological-injuries-worth/

06/04/2024

Complexity of the case and the severity of the injuries are two determining factors.

Learn More: https://plebanlaw.com/how-long-does-a-personal-injury-case-take/

05/31/2024

It’s important to seek professional advice in order to navigate insurance claims after an accident.

Learn More: https://plebanlaw.com/how-to-navigate-insurance-claims-after-an-accident/

11/17/2023

St. Charles County jury delivers $75 million verdict to the family of a man killed by a DWI suspect evading police.

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/st-charles-county-jury-awards-family-of-man-killed-by-dwi-suspect-fleeing-police/63-62f90bff-d3d0-4f31-8bb2-6f9c49575528

11/10/2023

🏆 Pleban + Associates was included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list by Best Lawyers. Best Law Firms® independent rankings highlight top firms in the industry today. It is the oldest and most respected Purely Peer Review® research and accolades company in the legal profession. Congrats to our entire team for their hard work!

11/06/2023

Social media plays a significant role in many cases. Insurance adjusters often scour claimants’ social media profiles for evidence to minimize or deny claims. This is just one of many reasons NOT to post about your claim on social media.

https://plebanlaw.com/the-role-of-social-media-in-your-case/

11/03/2023

The “eggshell plaintiff” or “take your victim as you find them” doctrine asserts that a defendant must compensate the plaintiff for the full extent of their injuries, even if the plaintiff was more susceptible to injury due to a pre-existing condition.

https://plebanlaw.com/the-impact-of-pre-existing-conditions-on-your-personal-injury-claim/