Recognized as one of the top injury attorneys in the country, Mr. Floyd and his son Mark are two of the most reputable injury lawyers in the St. Louis area.
ST. LOUIS, MO, April 09, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Walter L. Floyd Jr., Esq., with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Mr. Floyd celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Recognized as one of the top injury attorneys in the country, Mr. Floyd and his son Mark are two of the most reputable injury lawyers in the St. Louis area. The father-son team, who represents clients as part of The Floyd Law Firm, work diligently to win clients as much compensation as possible for their injuries. They have obtained thousands of settlements and verdicts for individuals and families over the years in workers' compensation and personal injury cases throughout Missouri and southern Illinois, obtaining 90% of their clients through referral. Serving clients throughout the St. Louis metro area and the rest of Missouri, as well as in Illinois, their legal claims have involved everything from motor vehicle accidents and dangerous property conditions, to defective products, and medical malpractice, among other claims.
Specializing in trucking and automobile negligence liability and known for his many years of experience handling asbestos cases, Mr. Floyd is passionate about helping clients restore their lives, while also protecting their rights and interests. His tenacity in the courtroom has resulted in a 98% success rate, and he has also been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the Country and was rated among the Nation's Top One Percent of Trial Lawyers by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. He also maintains an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Meanwhile, Mr. Floyd's son and partner Mark has led some multi-million-dollar verdicts himself and is one of the select few attorneys that handle workers' compensation claims for professional athletes. A member of the National Football League Players Association and the Professional Hockey Players' Association, Mark has also been honored with an Attorney of the Year Award.
Mr. Floyd established his firm immediately following the completion of his LL.D. at St. Louis University. Admitted to the Bars of Missouri and Illinois, the Eastern District of the U.S. District Court of Missouri, and the Supreme Court of the United States, he is also certified in civil trial law through the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Playing an active role as a fellow of the National Board of Trial Advocacy and as a longstanding member and former secretary and vice president of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Mr. Floyd is also a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Missouri Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and Phi Delta Phi.
Outside of practicing law, Mr. Floyd has been acknowledged for his outstanding singing ability. He was a professional opera singer who was offered a contract with the New York City Opera but instead decided to continue growing his law practice. Enjoying the opportunity to sing with many Met stars, including Roberta Peters, he particularly loves classical music, as well as operatic and symphony concerts. Married to Patricia A. Knapko since 1994, Mr. Floyd has three children and seven grandchildren. In his down time, he has been active by serving dinners for a homeless group in St. Louis. For more information, please visit www.thefloydlawfirm.com.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Walter L. Floyd Jr., Esq., has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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