Attorney Matthew R. Fields Moves Practice to Danna McKitrick

St. Louis Law Firm Expands Insurance Defense Practice, Adds Toxic Tort Defense

St. Louis, Mo. – The law firm of Danna McKitrick, P.C. announced that Matthew R. Fields has joined the firm as its newest principal. Fields joins Danna McKitrick’s litigation practice, where he focuses on toxic tort litigation, defending claims of harm to health or damage to property allegedly caused by product exposure, particularly asbestos.

Fields’ practice includes insurance defense and commercial litigation. His trial experience includes jury trials to verdict in favor of his clients. He also has tried successful multi-million dollar cases involving issues such as personal injury, contractual disputes, and fraud.

“Danna McKitrick is proud to have Matt Fields join our litigation team,” said Dan Tobben, principal and head of the litigation practice. “The work he is doing in the area of toxic tort litigation expands our litigation practice into a new service area. We have a strong insurance defense team, and Matt’s experience will add even greater depth.”

Due to his extensive tort litigation and insurance defense experience, Fields has become a frequent speaker and author on topics relating to tort litigation as well as managing complex insurance coverage cases and mastering the art of effective depositions.

“As my toxic tort litigation practice has grown, I found my clients could benefit from the resources of a larger firm,” said Fields. “Danna McKitrick’s reputation as a strong insurance defense firm, as well as offering its full range of services, offers both my clients and I, the support and resources we need to be successful. For me, joining a top 20 St. Louis law firm is an honor, and it will allow me to expand my practice while providing my clients with the continued high quality service they expect and deserve.”

Fields is admitted in Missouri and Illinois, as well as U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, and Southern District of Illinois. He has appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute.

A graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a B.A. degree in political science and pre-law, he earned his J.D. degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. An active member in his community, he serves on the board for the Shamrock Scramble and is a member of the major grants committee and former board member of the Webster Groves School District Foundation.