When you find yourself in need of legal services, chances are it’s a trying time. You may be dealing with a business dispute, divorce or employment problem and likely are finding the law a complex system to navigate. It’s reassuring to work with an advocate who can help you understand the process and return your life to its normal ebb and flow as quickly as possible.
Eddie Ernst, his brother Jeffrey Ernst and Zofia Sowers recently launched the Sowers Ernst LLC law firm to provide that kind of personal attention. Eddie Ernst notes that its smaller size allows the three partners to offer more agile, flexible and tailored service than they could at a larger firm. The new practice is deeply rooted in St. Louis, but it also has a unique international perspective: The brothers are native St. Louisans, and Sowers is from Warsaw, Poland. They decided last year to go into business together, and Ernst says they are proud to have Sowers’ name leading the firm’s title. “We think our new company will provide encouragement to others who value diversity and the contributions of professional women,” he says. “We enjoy showing people that it’s possible to start your own business and be your own boss.”
Ernst says great care has been taken to build a firm that values relationships. “We give clients our cell phone numbers and make ourselves available because good communication is an important personal touch and a sign of professional respect,” he notes. “We also use the latest office technology to provide efficient and cost-effective service. When planning for the practice, I thought about what I would want to see as a consumer of other services like accounting or health care, and we used those ideas to develop the new office. It’s important to keep our clients up-to-date and treat them as we would like to be treated.”
The attorneys are experienced in a variety of legal fields. Sowers focuses her practice on divorce and family law, Jeffrey Ernst’s background is in criminal law, and Eddie Ernst concentrates mainly in employment law and general civil litigation. “I help businesses and individuals comply with federal and local laws regarding human resources, including employment agreements, severance and noncompete issues,” Ernst says.
The practice is conveniently located on North Outer 40 Road in Town & Country, and there are plans for future growth. “Our West County location works well because people don’t have to worry about navigating or parking downtown or in Clayton,” Ernst says. “We intend to add partners in areas like estate planning and corporate law so we can serve even more clients.” The attorneys are interested in giving back to the community, too; they plan to begin sponsoring local arts organizations soon.
Ernst says he and his partners feel gratified about the number of past clients who have made the switch to the new firm. “Many have said they admire our entrepreneurial spirit,” he notes. “The three of us love what we do, we love working together, and we know the St. Louis area well. We think current and future clients will see that in our work.”
Partners at Sowers Ernst LLC law firm have 40 years of combined experience serving clients in civil, criminal, employment and family law matters. Their practice is conveniently located in Town & Country. Pictured on the cover: The partners of Sowers Ernst LLC. For more information, call 314.690.1744 or visit sowersernst.com. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.
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Cover photo by Tim Parker Photography
Pictured at top: Partners Jeffrey W. Ernst (standing), Eddie C. Ernst and Zofia Sowers
