Ted Lucas Email and Phone Number

I have 30 years of litigation experience with an emphasis on maritime, OSHA, Coast Guard, commercial, and construction law. I have tried numerous cases to verdict and have successfully defended high exposure, complex cases in federal and state courts throughout the Midwest, working frequently in Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky.Representative Experience: • Obtained summary judgment in state court in the defense of a contractual indemnity claim seeking nearly $2,000,000, and successfully defended the trial court’s decision on appeal. • Obtained a defense verdict in federal court on a large property damage claim against a fleeting and harbor service. • Successfully litigated Jones Act seaman status in numerous cases. • Obtained favorable settlements in numerous Jones Act and Longshore/Harbor Workers’ personal injury claims. • Successfully represented marine transportation companies on cargo and property damage claims arising from collisions and breakaways. • Obtained outstanding recoveries on behalf of marine insurers seeking subrogation on large property damage claims. • Helped obtain a defense verdict on a claim seeking millions of dollars in damages for alleged ERISA violations. • Obtained a ruling from the Missouri State Tax Commission in favor of a corporation challenging the applicability of a municipal property tax. • Served as the attorney for several zoning boards and commissions.I am a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, a frequent speaker at maritime law seminars, and a past chairman of the Admiralty Section of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.