Brown & Crouppen
211 North Broadway, Suite 1600
One Metropolitan Square Saint Louis, MO 63102
314-222-7711 www.brownandcrouppen.com
As a managing partner with Brown & Crouppen, Ed fights for what is right on behalf of clients and works hard to educate the public on their legal rights. He became a lawyer to pursue justice for everyday people, and today, he is proud to spend his career leveling the playing field against big insurance and drug companies.
After graduating from Washington University School of Law, Ed spent more than a decade handling cases for injured people. Since joining Brown & Crouppen, he has turned his attention to educating the public about their rights. Ed has appeared on “Great Day St. Louis,” “Show Me St. Louis,” and “KC Live” more than 500 times, offering guidance on common legal situations such as what to do when you are in an accident and the type of insurance coverage you need to protect yourself. Ed is also a regular presence on Emmy Award-Winning BCTV, where he is a creator and host on the series “Ed Versus” and “3 Lawyers Eating Sandwiches,” as well as the voice of the Bad Idea Bandit on “Terry’s Safety Squad.”
In addition to his passion for helping individuals understand and fight for their rights, Ed is a baseball fan and an avid collector.
EDUCATION
Washington University School of Law — St. Louis, Missouri
Juris Doctor, 1997
State University of New York at Buffalo — Buffalo, New York
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, 1994
Honors & awards
Emmy Award - Performer/Host
Issued by NATAS - Mid America · Nov 2021
For Ed vs Snacks
Golden Gavel - Best Social Media
Issued by National Trial Lawyers A List · May 2021
For Ed vs Facebook
Best Social Media Account/Influencer
Issued by St. Louis Magazine A-List
Reader’s Poll 2021
Emmy Award - Editing
Issued by NATAS - Mid America · Nov 2020
For Ed vs Facebook
Emmy Award - Lifestyle Program Short
Issued by NATAS - Mid America · Nov 2020
For Ed vs Cereal - Master Class
Emmy Award - Performer/
Issued by NATAS - Mid America · Nov 2020
For Ed vs Cereal - Master Class
Superlawyers
Issued by Superlawyers · Jan 2017
Selected every year from 2017-presentSelected every year from 2017-present
Emmy Award - Lifestyle Program Short
Issued by NATAS - Mid America- Nov 2019
For Ed vs Airplanes
Emmy Award - PSA
Issued by NATAS - Mid America- Nov 2019
For Terry’s Safety Squad
Emmy Award for Writing (non-news)
Issued by NATAS -Mid America
For Ed vs Favorite Things
Golden Addy Award
Issued by AAF Ad Club of St. Louis
Best Branded Content Entertainment
Golden Gavel - Best Social Media
Issued by National Trial Lawyers A List
For Ed vs Naps
Golden Gavel - Best Social Media
Issued by National Trial Lawyers A List
For Ed vs Favorite Things
Missouri Lawyers Media “Law Firm Leader,” 2018
Milton F. Napier Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
1997
William Pomerantz Trial Prize
1997
Lewis F. Powell Award for Excellence in Trial
Jan 1996
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
The Missouri Bar
Illinois State Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Membership Committee Co-Chair 2018-2019
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Board of Governors