Justin St. Louis defends clients against claims arising from product liability, general liability, commercial disputes, complex torts and class actions, and medical malpractice matters. He has experience in all aspects of litigation, from inception through settlement, motion practice, trial and appeals. Justin was one of 20 nominated finalists who successfully completed Wilson Elser’s rigorous Mock Trial Invitational through which our most successful trial lawyers impart their knowledge to those destined to join their ranks.

Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Justin worked at a boutique litigation law firm in New York, where he conducted and defended numerous depositions, successfully argued motions, and tried multiple cases to successful verdicts. 

While in law school, Justin specialized in trial practice and won numerous awards, including the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for exemplary trial skills and the Best Overall Advocate Award from the New York State Bar Association. Following graduation, Justin coached the nationally ranked Syracuse University College of Law National Trial Teams from September 2017 through December 2019. 

    Education

    • Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 2017)
    • State University of New York at Cortland (B.A., cum laude, 2013)

    Bar Admissions

    • District of Columbia
    • Maryland
    • New York
    • Virginia

    Awards & Honors

    • Selected for inclusion in Washington D.C. Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™, 2024

Justin St. Louis

Terranova, Goodson, and St. Louis Secure Appellate Affirmance Denying Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict Motion

Jodi V. Terranova (Partner-Washington, DC), Robert Goodson (Senior Counsel-Washington, DC), and Justin St. Louis (Associate-Washington, DC) prevailed in the D.C. Court of Appeals, with the court affirming the trial court's rulings denying the plaintiff's motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, following a defense verdict Bert obtained for Wilson Elser's client, a gastroenterologist, and his practice. The plaintiff's appeal sought reversal on the grounds that the verdict sheet improperly included the phrase "proximate cause," including a question regarding proximate cause on the informed consent claim, and improperly included questions about contributory negligence. Jodi successfully argued before the three-judge panel, and Justin wrote the appellee brief, assisted by Bert. The case involved allegations of medical malpractice, lack of informed consent, and wrongful death following a colonoscopy for failure ensure the decedent resumed his anticoagulation medication, leading to a deep vein thrombosis, amputation and death. Jodi is the co-chair of Wilson Elser's Medical Malpractice & Health Care Practice.

Jodi V. Terranova, Robert W. Goodson and Justin St. Louis

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