Byron A. Bowles Jr.

Byron A. Bowles Jr. brings over 30 years of legal experience with a strong emphasis on civil litigation and insurance defense. His practice encompasses general liability, retail and hospitality defense, trucking and commercial auto litigation, as well as complex professional liability matters. He is known for representing national and international clients with precision and strategic insight.

Byron earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1994, following a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1991. His academic credentials laid the groundwork for his comprehensive understanding of litigation and legal risk management.

Byron is admitted to practice in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa, as well as multiple U.S. District and Circuit Courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. His work includes the defense of wrongful death, premises liability, attorney malpractice, breach of contract, and bad faith insurance claims, often involving high-stakes litigation in state and federal jurisdictions.

Byron holds a Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP) designation from the Litigation Management Institute, underscoring his business-savvy approach to managing complex legal cases. Byron is actively involved with leading industry groups such as the Defense Research Institute, the Trucking Industry Defense Association, and the Council on Litigation Management.

Byron A. Bowles Jr. frequently presents to clients and industry professionals on litigation trends and risk management. His topics range from trucking litigation to bad faith insurance practices, demonstrating his role as both a legal strategist and educator.

Byron professional affiliations include bar associations in Missouri, Illinois, and metropolitan St. Louis, along with specialized legal and industry organizations. His commitment to legal excellence is matched by a history of service, including six years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, where he achieved the rank of sergeant.

Law Office Affiliations

• President and CEO, MVP Law
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, The Illinois Bar Association
• Member, The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
• Member, The Defense Research Institute

Licensed State

• Kansas
• Missouri
• Illinois
• Iowa

Education

• University of Kansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southwest Missouri State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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