Thomas E. Clark, Jr., Employment Attorney in St Louis, Missouri
focused on Employment and Litigation
St Louis, MO
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Thomas E. Clark, Jr. is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
- Based in
- St. Louis, MISSOURI
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from St. Louis, MISSOURI.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026).
About Thomas E. Clark, Jr.: Thomas E. Clark, Jr. is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Thomas's practice areas in St Louis
Thomas concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Thomas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in St Louis, Missouri
Thomas takes employment 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in St Louis, Missouri
Thomas takes litigation 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Biography
Thomas E. Clark, Jr., employment attorney serving St Louis
Thomas E. Clark, Jr. is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Thomas works from St Louis, Missouri and takes on employment matters across the region.
Tom Clark serves as the firm's Chief Operating Officer and leads the firm’s St. Louis office. His expertise encompasses all aspects of employee benefits programs, including the design, implementation and compliance of retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive and incentive compensation arrangements. He also has a robust practice assisting covered service providers in meeting their ERISA compliance needs. Mr. Clark’s vast litigation experience complements the firm’s strong and growing ERISA and employment litigation department and includes work on landmark ERISA cases involving complicated ERISA fiduciary duty issues. He has been quoted extensively as an ERISA and employee benefits expert by outlets such as Reuters, the Associated Press, Bloomberg, and Forbes. Mr. Clark teaches ERISA fiduciary law as an Adjunct Professor at The Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, his alma mater. He is a co-author of the Second Edition of "ERISA: Principles of Employee Benefits Law," the only treatise of its kind that provides an overview of the regulation of employee benefit plans by highlighting the central principles and competing policies of employee benefits law in a compact and accessible format for a broad audience of readers.
Working with Thomas on a employment matter
Tom Clark serves as the firm's Chief Operating Officer and leads the firm’s St. Louis office. His expertise encompasses all aspects of employee benefits programs, including the design, implementation and compliance of retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive and incentive compensation arrangements. He also has a robust practice assisting covered service providers in meeting their…
Clients Thomas works with
Thomas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Thomas studied and practices
Washington University in St. Louis
LLM · 2008
Washington University in St. Louis
— · 2007
College of New Jersey
B.S. (Economics) · 2004
Thomas studied at LLM in Washington University in St. Louis, — in Washington University in St. Louis, and B.S. (Economics) in College of New Jersey.
Law school and academic background
Thomas completed LLM in Washington University in St. Louis, — in Washington University in St. Louis, and B.S. (Economics) in College of New Jersey. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Thomas runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Thomas's legal honors and published work
Thomas has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA (2026).
Locations
Thomas E. Clark, Jr.'s office in St. Louis
Thomas's primary office is at 439 South Kirkwood Road, Suite 215, St. Louis, Missouri, 63122. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Thomas E. Clark, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Thomas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Thomas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas'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; Thomas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in St Louis, Missouri
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Thomas
Thomas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Thomas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Thomas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Thomas E. Clark, Jr.
How much does it cost to hire Thomas for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Thomas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Thomas offer a free consultation?
Thomas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Thomas's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Missouri typically take?
Simple employment 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. Thomas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Thomas take my case if I'm outside St Louis?
Thomas 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 — Thomas 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 Thomas?
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. Thomas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Thomas accepting new employment clients right now?
Thomas'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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