Well-known litigator Leonard B. Rose joined Lathrop & Gage on Nov. 1, 2004, from Lewis, Rice & Fingersh of Kansas City. Rose enjoys a well-earned reputation as an exceptional litigator. He has been selected by his peers as 'Dean of the Trial Bar' and 'Best of the Bar.' Rose's areas of litigation expertise includes commercial litigation, banking and financial and personal injury. He has acted as lead counsel in jury cases in 35 states during his career. He has acted as lead counsel in at least two actual trials every year of his career. Rose served on the board of directors of several mid-size corporations giving business advice.
