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An Exceptional Track Record Of Success

Erica represents individuals and their families during their most desperate time: when they become the victim of someone else’s careless conduct. Offering skilled and experienced legal advice and an unyielding sense of duty to her clients, Erica guides her clients through complex medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability litigation to achieve the best result in each case. Making it her responsibility to be the most prepared person in the courtroom, Erica secures substantial compensation for her clients when they need it most.

Erica’s peers, as well as multiple national and state legal organizations, recognize Erica for her dedicated and thoughtful trial advocacy, including Best Lawyers in America®️, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers®️, and Missouri Lawyers Weekly. Erica is an active member of many local and regional organizations leading the advancement of the legal profession.

Erica graduated cum laude from Saint Louis University School of Law, where she received numerous awards and honors for her writing and academic work. Prior to law school, Erica obtained bachelor’s degrees in International Affairs and History (cum laude) from Marquette University. Erica lives in St. Louis City with her wife and daughters.

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Professional Associations

  • Missouri Bar Association
  • Regional Disciplinary Committee, Region XI, Division I, Attorney Representative January 2021-December 2024
  • Joint Commission on Women in the Profession, Member October 2023-September 2026
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • American Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Board of Governors Member-at-Large
  • Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis, Board Member 2012-2017
  • Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis Foundation, Board Member 2017-2021
  • Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Board of Governors
  • American Association for Justice
  • Theodore McMillian American Inns of Court, St. Louis 2014-2017
  • Saint Louis University School of Law Alumni Advisory Committee
  • Member, Trial Law Institute
  • Member, Diversity Law Institute
  • Litigation Counsel of America – Associate Fellow
    • Barrister, Order of Veritas
    • Advocate, Order of Certus
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Results

Erica Slater has secured more than $100,000,000 in verdicts/settlements for our clients, including:

  • $46.5 Million – Product Liability
  • $10 Million – Product Liability
  • $10 Million – Medical Malpractice
  • $8 Million – Medical Malpractice
  • $6.5 Million – Medical Malpractice
  • $6 Million – Medical Malpractice
  • $5.49 Million – Trucking Collision
  • $4.25 Million – Trucking Collision
  • $4 Million – Medical Malpractice
  • $3.75 Million – Motorcycle Collision
  • $2.9 Million – Product Liability
  • $2.5 Million – Medical Malpractice
  • $2.5 Million – Bus Collision
  • $2.5 Million – Commercial Van Collision
  • $2 Million – Trucking Collision
  • $2 Million – Motorcycle Collision
  • $1.975 Million – Medical Malpractice
  • $1.962 Million – Trucking Collision
  • $1.2 Million – Trucking Collision
  • $1 Million – Motorcycle Collision
  • $1 Million – Trucking Collision
  • $1 Million – Vehicle Collision
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Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America® 2018-2023
  • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ 2015-2022
  • Women’s Justice Awards Litigation Practitioner, Missouri Lawyers Weekly 2022
  • John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award 2020
  • Women’s Justice Awards Rising Star, Missouri Lawyers Weekly 2017
  • Missouri Lawyers Top Plaintiffs Judgement Award, Missouri Lawyers Weekly 2017
  • Theodore McMillian American Inns of Court 2014-2017
  • Up & Coming Lawyers, Missouri Lawyers Weekly 2016
  • Women’s Justice Awards Leader of Tomorrow, Missouri Lawyers Weekly 2011
  • Academic Excellence Award in Legal Professions
  • Samuel I. Sievers Annual Writing Excellence Award
  • Student Legal Writers’ Association Writing Excellence Award
  • Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society
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Bar Admissions

  • Missouri
  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
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Published Works

  • #womenwhoinspire: Young Lawyers Reflect on Women Who Make a Difference, St. Louis Lawyer 55 (November 2016)
  • New (BAMSL) Bar Year Resolution #1, St. Louis Lawyer 56 (May 2016)
  • To Join or Not to Join?, St. Louis Lawyer 50 (November 2015)
  • A Non-Expert Opinion On Multitasking, St. Louis Lawyer 48 (September 2015)
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Presentations

  • If the Heels Fit, Wear Them Well: Loving Your Career at Every Stage, October 23, 2022, Arizona Women Lawyers Association 43rd Annual Convention
  • Trial Masters Series: Billed v. Paid, The Gift That Keeps On Giving, June 3, 2016, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis 37th Annual Bench & Bar Conference
  • Practice Tips for Young Lawyers, November 12, 2015, Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis Continuing Legal Education Series
  • Maximizing Pain and Suffering and Loss of Earnings, September 25, 2015, NBI, Inc.
  • Calculating Medical Damages in Injury Settlements Post Affordable Care Act, June 10, 2015, NBI, Inc.
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Attorneys in the News

Ask the Expert: The Simon Law Firm Specializes in Trucking Litigation.” Kimy Smelser. FOX 2 News, 26 August 2024

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