Over 75 Years
Of Providing High Quality Legal Services

Relentless Legal Support When You Need It Most

The attorneys at Schuchat, Cook & Werner stand ready to protect the workplace rights and benefits of employees and individuals in St. Louis and across Missouri and Illinois.

From the beginning, our firm has served the needs of public and private labor unions and their members. We have attorneys who are experienced in all the complex legal issues facing 21st century labor unions, including contract negotiations, unfair labor
practices, internal union governance, wage and hour issues, arbitrations and National Labor Relations Board charges. Our firm has one of the largest labor arbitration dockets in the Midwest reflecting our position as trusted advocates in employment law.

Through attentive service and focused representation, we work toward securing the right outcome for every client.  We guide workers through complex workers’ compensation claims, ensuring our clients receive proper benefits after job-related injuries.

We work diligently on behalf of individuals with long-term and short-term disability claims to ensure they receive the benefits they deserve.

Our team handles representation of jointly administered collectively bargained Taft-Hartley and government sponsored employee benefit plans with precision.

We have specialized experience in representing clients in election law matters including campaign finance issues and initiative petitions related to the rights of labor unions and their members and individuals. 

While our firm’s dedication to excellence has earned consistent recognition, our clients’ success remains our primary goal.

Championing Workplace Rights For Employees, Executives And Professionals

We assist employees in pursuing claims for unpaid wages, overtime, and payment of prevailing wages.

We also offer support to executives and professionals in negotiating contracts, including noncompete clauses, severance deals and other employment agreements.  Our attorneys offer the dedicated attention and proficiency needed to advocate for your interests.