Harry has built his practice as a litigator with extensive trial experience, particularly in jury cases, and is a member of the firm’s Real Estate, Development & Construction industry team. He has appeared in and tried cases throughout the Midwest, including significant work for Farm Credit System institutions. These cases:
- Raised lender liability issues, as well as novel issues arising under federal “borrowers’ rights” legislation that affected farm lending practices.
- Were tried in front of rural judges and juries, with a favorable result in all, despite the difficulty of representing a bank in litigation against farmers.
Harry also has handled a variety of business cases involving labor and employment, environmental, insurance and health law. In addition, he has litigated in complex tax cases against the federal government.
Harry was an adjunct professor at Saint Louis University School of Law from 1982 to 1987. He was a decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam conflict, having served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Awards and Recognitions
- Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame, 2012
Clerkships
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The Hon. Theodore McMillian, Missouri Court of Appeals