Ronald J. Eisenberg

I have represented hundred of parties, both plaintiffs and defendants, in lawsuits in state and federal courts. My favorite cases are class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) targeting senders of annoying and illegal junk faxes, robocalls, and text messages. I have litigated more than 150 class action lawsuits and been appointed as Class Counsel multiple times in federal and state courts. Class actions are great way to level the playing field between consumers and large corporations.

Outside of my law practice, I am an avid marathon runner, having completed more than 50 marathons, including running 100 miles in less than 24 hours, and I also enjoy fishing and global travel.

• Appeals & Appellate
• Business Law
• Collections
• Consumer Law
• Landlord Tenant
• Real Estate Law
• Intellectual Property
• Personal Injury
• Employment Law

• TCPA Class Actions
• Consumer Class Actions
• Contracts

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  Most representation is on hourly basis, but contingency representation considered for collections and some other areas. Class action representation is on a contingency basis.

Missouri

Since 1999

7th Circuit

Since 2012

8th Circuit

Since 2000

Federal Circuit

Since 2008

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Since 2012

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois

2009-2016

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Since 2000

United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Since 2017

United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

2009-2016

Partner

Schultz & Associates LLP

2004 - Current

Staff Attorney

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

1999 - 2012

Federal Judicial Law Clerk for Honorable David D. Noce

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

2002 - 2004

Saint Louis University School of Law

J.D. (1999) | Law

1999

Miami University of Ohio

B.A. (1992) | Political Science

1989 - 1992

Honors: Dean's List

Top Attorney 10.0

Avvo

2019

ABA Free Legal Answers 2018 Pro Bono Leader

American Bar Association

2019

Award for answering 50+ civil legal questions in 2018 on pro bono basis

Platinum Client Champion

Martindale-Hubbell

2019

2018 Top Rated Litigator

ALM

2018

Top Attorney

Avvo

2018

Rated 10.0 out of a possible 10.0.

Top Plaintiffs Verdict/Judgment $32 Million

Missouri Lawyers Media

2018

Recognized for $32 million judgment in a robocall class action involving more than 3 million calls

Challenge Coin for Pro Bono Service

Attorney General of Missouri

2018

Platinum Client Champion

Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Awarded to fewer than 1 percent of attorneys.

Top Contributor in Class Actions

Avvo

2017

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated

Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, the gold standard in attorney ratings, have recognized lawyers for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards for more than a century. AV Preeminent is the highest rating.

Missouri Bar # 48674

1999 - Current

American Bar Association

2015 - 2016

Ethical Considerations, Real Estate Closings from Start to Finish

February 1, 2017

National Business Institute

Curing Top Commercial Real Estate Title Defects, Continuing Legal Education and Real Estate Seminar, St. Louis

March 1, 2016

National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Presented talk on Ethical Considerations

Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Law, Landlord-Tenant Law: Leases, Evictions, Litigation, and Settlements Continuing Legal Education Seminar, St. Louis

June 10, 2015

Sterling Education Services, Inc.

Real Estate Litigation in Missouri Continuing Legal Education Seminar

June 11, 2014

Sterling Education Services, Inc.

Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Law, Landlord-Tenant Law Update

June 12, 2013

Sterling Education Services, Inc.

Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Law, Landlord-Tenant Law Beyond the Basics

November 9, 2011

Sterling Education Services, Inc.

Q. Is it required for an officer to ask for valid insurance in a traffic accident in MO

14 March 2019

A: It's too bad that the officer didn't do a thorough job, but I'm not sure what you want to do about it. If the officer had cited the other driver for lack of financial responsibility, the other driver still wouldn't have insurance. You could sue the other driver if you believe a judgment would be collectible.

Q. I messed my court date i called in i need to find out if i got a new date

14 March 2019

A: Google "Missouri" and "Casenet," then do a docket search. I hope that helps you.

Q. I live outside of city limits where no leash laws apply to dogs My dog was ran over and killed can I sue driver.

14 March 2019

A: First, I'm sorry to hear that about your puppy's fate. As to your legal situation, I don't know what you mean by stating that the driver is "trying" to sue you. Either a case has been filed (if so, you must defend it) or there has been no lawsuit. Check Casenet. If you've been sued, you could file a counterclaim. If you haven't been sued, you could file in small claims court but expect to catch a counterclaim for at least $3800. You can represent yourself in small claims court or you may hire an attorney if it makes fincancial sense to you.

Q. My boyfriend owes child support but we have the kids more than 80% of a whole month. He has court tomorrow for revocatio

14 March 2019

A: I hope things work out for you. You didn't ask a specific question, however. I suggest you repost if you still need information but try to be more specific.

Q. I'm having a ongoing problem (has went on for many many years) Missouri case.net ,also dent , phelps and crawford county

14 March 2019

A: As you know, there's no easy answer to your situation. You haven't asked a specific question, however. Casenet is supposed to accurately reflect the names of the parties as they are identified when the case is filed. I'm not sure what you specifically want done, and by whom. I don't blame you, however, for being upset.

Q. Agricultural aerial sprayer of sodium chloride on my private property

14 March 2019

A: I believe your claim would be a tort claim for negligence or trespass rather than a claim under a statute. Small claims court is designed for people to represent themselves. You would file your petition, seek the damages you believe you deserve, and at trial you'd have the burden to prove up your damages.

Q. legal name changes

14 March 2019

A: I am not aware of any way to do such a thing. Casenet generally is a record of what was filed in the case at the time of filing.

Q. City I just moved to...and signed a year lease....has a pit bull law bannng them...I have a mixed breed and

14 March 2019

A: Here's what the ADA website, https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html, states: Q3. Are emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals considered service animals under the ADA? A. No. These terms are used to describe animals that provide comfort just by being with a person. Because they have not been trained to perform a specific job or task, they do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. However, some State or local governments have laws that allow people to take emotional support animals into public places. You may check with your State and local government agencies to find out about these laws.

Q. I received a TRUCK VIOLATE SECTION 304.015=driving in left lane where Trucks over24Tons are Prohibited(Fight it/payit?)

14 March 2019

A: I don't know the answer but you can contact the Department of Revenue. https://dor.mo.gov/motorv/ They are generally quite helpful.