Welcome to ILN-terviews, a series of profiles of ILN member firm attorneys, designed to give a unique insight into the lawyers who make up our Network.
For our latest interview, we chose longtime ILN member, Jack Pruellage of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. in St. Louis, Missouri. Jack is a tireless proponent of the ILN, an excellent lawyer, and valuable member of our Network, so he was a natural choice for our next ILN-terview.
In one sentence, how would you describe your practice?
Never dull.
Never dull.
Who would be your typical client?
Large corporations.
What would you like clients and potential clients to know about you?
I try to provide the best legal services in an efficient and economical manner.
What has been your most challenging case? Why?
My first and only trial for four days representing a habitual criminal (I was appointed by the court) who was caught at a liquor store by police in response to an alarm with a pistol, a bag with all the money from the cash registers and another bag with 40 cartons of cigarettes. He was charged as a habitual criminal with armed robbery with a dangerous and deadly weapon. After three hours of deliberation, the jury found the defendant “not guilty.”
What has been your proudest moment as a lawyer?
My first and only trial for four days representing a habitual criminal (I was appointed by the court) who was caught at a liquor store by police in response to an alarm with a pistol, a bag with all the money from the cash registers and another bag with 40 cartons of cigarettes. He was charged as a habitual criminal with armed robbery with a dangerous and deadly weapon. After three hours of deliberation, the jury found the defendant “not guilty.”
What do you do when you’re not practicing law?
I play golf, hunt, cook and travel.
What would surprise people most about you?
My extensive knowledge of and passion for collecting wine and cooking food.
What has been your most memorable ILN experience?
Australian and Eastern European Conferences and related travel.
What career would you have chosen if you weren’t a lawyer?
Investment banker.
If a movie were made out of your life, who would you want to play you?
George Clooney.
How would you like to be remembered?
As an excellent lawyer.