Shannon Rulo is a trial attorney who handles all facets of civil litigation. She has focused her practice on insurance defense, representing clients in personal injury and commercial litigation matters involving automobile liability, premises liability, product liability, transportation, insurance coverage, declaratory judgment, interpleader, fraud, material misrepresentation, and arson claims. She has also defended professional malpractice claims in both legal and medical contexts. In addition, Shannon has substantial appellate experience, including drafting appellate briefs, presenting oral argument, and handling appellate motion practice in state and federal courts.
In recent years, Shannon’s work has largely comprised complex litigation arising from commercial transportation matters. She has advised clients on accident investigation, evidence preservation, and regulatory compliance, and assisted with case evaluation, mediation, and trial preparation. She has handled many catastrophic injury cases, including those involving traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and degloving injuries.
Throughout her career, Shannon has secured favorable verdicts, settlements, and summary judgments in matters involving fraud, material misrepresentation, and arson.
- Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2003)
- Purdue University (B.A., 1997)
- Top 10 percent of class
- Missouri
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
- The Missouri Bar
- North American Transportation Management Institute
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The Honorable Robert H. Dierker, St. Louis Circuit Court