John Michael Waller, Insurance Attorney in St Louis, Missouri
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratRynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion LLC
St Louis, MO
Practicing insurance in St Louis since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 4
- Bar admissions
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John Michael Waller is a partner based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. John has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- St. Louis, MO
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from St. Louis, MO.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About John Michael Waller: John Michael Waller is a partner based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. John has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by John Michael Waller
John concentrates on insurance, personal injury, product liability, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Product Liability
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Slip & Fall
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Insurance cases in St Louis, Missouri
John takes insurance matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in St Louis, Missouri
John takes personal injury matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in St Louis, Missouri
John takes product liability matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Slip & Fall cases in St Louis, Missouri
John takes slip & fall matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Biography
About John Michael Waller — Over 42 years of Missouri insurance experience
John Michael Waller is a partner based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. John has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
John Michael Waller is a lawyer practicing torts and premises liability, product liability, insurance and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. John practices at Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion LLC in St. Louis, MO.
Working with John on a insurance matter
John Michael Waller is a lawyer practicing torts and premises liability, product liability, insurance and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. John practices at Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion LLC in St. Louis, MO.
Clients John works with
John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, personal injury, and product liability matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.
Credentials
John Michael Waller's legal education and bar admissions
St. Louis University
J.D. · 1984
University of Illinois
B.A. · 1981
Jurisdictions
John's state bar admissions
Illinois
1985 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1984 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1984 · ACTIVE
Missouri
1984 · ACTIVE
John studied at J.D. in St. Louis University and B.A. in University of Illinois.
Law school and academic background
John completed J.D. in St. Louis University and B.A. in University of Illinois. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of John Michael Waller
John has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
John's professional memberships and bar associations
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St
membership
Louis The Missouri Bar American Bar Association
membership
Locations
John Michael Waller's office in St. Louis
John's primary office is at 500 N. Broadway, Ste. 1550, St. Louis, MO, 63102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion LLC
500 N. Broadway, Ste. 1550
St. Louis, MO 63102
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Client reviews of John Michael Waller — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire John Michael Waller — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in St Louis, Missouri
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for John
John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about John Michael Waller
How much does it cost to hire John for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Missouri typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside St Louis?
John is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with John?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new insurance clients right now?
John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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