Lara is an Associate Trial Attorney dedicated to helping individuals who have been injured by the negligence of others. She is passionate about representing plaintiffs and ensuring they are not taken advantage of by large corporations or insurance companies. Coming from a blue-collar background, Lara is very familiar with the struggles facing a large population of society and works hard to ensure her clients receive fair and just compensation for their injuries. She is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois and focuses her practice on complex personal injury litigation.
Prior to joining Brown & Crouppen, Lara practiced in the areas of medical malpractice, employment law, commercial litigation, transportation law, workers compensation, and insurance defense matters. After several years as a defense attorney, she now uses the knowledge and strategies she learned to focus on helping those who have been injured to reach the best possible outcome.
In addition to Lara’s experience in the office, she is an engaged member of the St. Louis legal community, regularly participating in events and functions through several legal organizations.
Professional Associations and Memberships
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
• Missouri Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
• Lawyers Association of St. Louis
• Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis