![]() Ellinger and Associates, LLC is proud to announce that Marc Ellinger is being recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America® in Administrative/Regulatory Law. Each year, Best Lawyers® compiles a list of outstanding attorneys based on peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading attorneys confidentially evaluate their peers Marc has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2014; making 2023 the tenth straight year Ellinger has been named to Best Lawyers®. Marc focuses his practice in election law, gaming law, issues of state and federal constitutional law, legislative and rulemaking practice, and municipal finance and structuring. Marc represents businesses, individuals, organizations, and committees in disputes before federal and state courts and in administrative and regulatory proceedings. Marc has argued more than twenty cases in the Missouri Supreme Court and dozens more in the Eastern and Western Districts of the Missouri Court of Appeals. From local government issues to statewide issues of first impression, to tax matters, to numerous election law cases, Marc has protected the interests of businesses, individuals, associations, and local governments across Missouri.
![]() Marc Ellinger successfully ensured that Jefferson County Collector Republican candidate, Shannon Roden, will be on the ballot for the August 2nd election. Roden’s opponent attempted to remove her from the ballot on paperwork issues. Ellinger successfully argued that Roden is in fact qualified for candidacy, and that her filings reflect that. Through trial and hearing in Jefferson County and the Missouri Eastern District Court of Appeals, Ellinger prevailed in getting the case dismissed and Roden on the ballot.
![]() Marc Ellinger secured a win for the Secretary of State in the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District. Ellinger represented Ashcroft in Fitzpatrick v. Ashcroft, a dispute arising over the ballot language for a measure passed by the General Assembly that would amend the Missouri Constitution regarding the investment of state funds. The Treasurer challenged the ballot title and fair ballot language prepared by the Secretary. The Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of Cole County Circuit Court, finding that the ballot title was not unfair or insufficient. ![]() Stephanie S. Bell has been selected for inclusion for the 2021 Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars list for the third consecutive year. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. Attorneys are selected using a patented multiphase rigorous selection process. Peer nominations are combined with independent research. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The final list is published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Read more about Stephanie Bell here. |