Casey & Devoti

04/27/2026

We work with the two best legal assistants in town. Stephanie Perry is our jack-of-all-trades; she handles everything from discovery requests to vendor invoicing. Emma Kniivila is a master client handler; there's no question, concern, or challenge too small.

Steph joined the firm in September 2011. Emma started in August 2024. They're invaluable members of our crew.

Are you looking for help with your injury matter or work injury? A good firm is solid across the board. Steph and Emma are our firm's foundation.

04/03/2026

This week Matthew Devoti participated in a Career Fair hosted by Gateway Science Academy. GSA held the fair at its high school campus in the North Hampton neighborhood. Representatives from 20 local organizations participated, including paramedics from the City's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, and folks from various trades, local businesses, the St. Louis Development Corporation, Forest Park Community College, and the Missouri Public Defender's Office.

We believe its imperative to actively engage with local organizations. And there's no doubt about the educational opportunities provided by GSA at its three local campuses.

Good people make good lawyers. How can we help you?

04/01/2026

The St. Louis Law Journal arrived last week. The Journal features an article penned by our Alexa Hillery.

The Journal is published by The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. BAMSL is the largest St. Louis-based bar association. Alexa is chair of BAMSL's Trial Section.

03/27/2026

We had a blast last week at March Madness. The NCAA came to town and our families had the good fortune to root for their teams in our hometown.

Matt and Matt both have college kids. Evie Casey is a student at Santa Clara and Nick Devoti attends Mizzou.

Both teams had a rough time in their opening round games. But the Casey and Devoti crews enjoyed.

How's your bracket holding up?

03/20/2026

Last night The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis' Young Lawyers Section visited our neighborhood. It was terrific seeing so many young lawyers together on a beautiful night in South City.

Thank you to Jill Hetherington for the invite. Jill is the YLD's social chair and lawyer at The Centers for Family Law.

03/12/2026

Teamwork. Behind every accomplished trial lawyer is a team of skilled, proficient, and dedicated staff. We have two of the best at our shop, Stephanie Perry and Emma Kniivila.

Our lawyers tried a multi-day jury case in St. Louis County this week. The presentation was smooth and efficient. Our lawyers could not have done their job without our paralegals' work.

Looking for counsel to trust your case? Referring a friend, family member, or co-worker for an injury matter? Know about the folks who work on client cases. Trial law is not a one person show.

03/04/2026

This afternoon Alexa Hillery is covering a pretrial conference in a case she and Matthew Devoti are trying next week in St. Louis County. The jury trial will be the fifth case Alexa and Matt have tried over the last fifteen months.

The big box advertisers are all over the media. They promise lots of things. One thing they seldom address in their advertisements: courtroom experience.

Our lawyers know how to prepare a case. We are here if you, a friend, or loved one need help. And our lawyers work with our clients every step of the way, including trial when necessary.

02/13/2026

Our clients' first interaction with the court system is often the matter we're handling. Few opportunities exist to learn how the system works. Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore is trying to change that. Interested in learning more? Check out the flyer and link below.

This past year Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore launched a new initiative aimed at educating us about how the Circuit Attorney’s Office works. The program is called the Citizens Academy.

The Academy is a free six-week program offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at how criminal cases are handled, from intake through resolution. Sessions take place Thursday evenings from April 9 and May 14. The Academy is open to City residents, ages 18 and above. Interested? Applications are due by March 9.

An application link can be found in the comments.

02/04/2026

You may notice a familiar name here. We’re operating once again as Casey & Devoti. Our services, and commitment to our clients remain unchanged. Thank you for your continued trust!
https://www.caseydevoti.com/

12/17/2025

Our practice took Matthew Devoti and Alexa Hillery to Albion, Illinois earlier this month. Matt and Alexa tried a jury case involving a collision between a motorcycle and farm sprayer. Our team couldn't get over Illinois' law regarding contributory fault; the jury returned a defense verdict after more than two hours of deliberation.

The case was a tough: a motorcyclist brought suit against a local farmer in a farming community involving a collision that happened less than two miles from the Edwards County Courthouse. Many jurors knew the farmer, or his wife, or a family member, not to mention the deputy sheriff who investigated the collision. But, our lawyers tried the case. They didn't back down.

We realize you're flooded with commercials and advertisements. We also know you'll never see nor hear our names on a television or radio spot, on a billboard, or on the side of a bus. We've built our practice by working every case for trial and, when necessary, trying those cases to conclusion. This month's case was the fourth tried by our lawyers this year to a jury. Matt and Alexa played a significant role in all four of those cases.

We can't promise results. But, we can promise hard work and the guts to try cases that need to be tried.

11/26/2025

Another year, another Gridiron Show hosted by the Lawyers Association of St. Louis. The Gridiron is an annual holiday tradition dating back more than seven decades. It's a chance for the St. Louis trial bar to gather, poke fun at each other, and celebrate the profession.

Cheers to President Jenny Woulfe, the cast, and crew. "The Best Show Ever!"