We are proud to announce that attorney and founding partner of Rogers Sevastianos & Bante LLP, John P. Rogers, has been recognized as one of St. Louis’ 2024 Best Lawyers in the area of Criminal Defense. The Best Lawyers list recognizes attorneys across the country who have been rigorously vetted and evaluated by their peers and are considered premier practitioners in their areas of law. Attorneys named to the Best Lawyers list are chosen based on their merits and reputation among the legal community. John Rogers focuses his practice exclusively on State and Federal criminal law ..read more

Facing allegations of financial crimes can have a devastating impact on numerous aspects of your life, including but not limited to your personal reputation, family relationships and career. If you’ve become subject to a criminal investigation, it’s imperative to know your rights and where to seek support to help you defend those rights, especially if you wind up in custody by Missouri police and formally charged with a crime. There are often several criminal defense strategies available to refute embezzlement charges or other theft accusations. If you’re facing embezzlement charges, you’re ac ..read more

A business is considered property, so when business owners divorce, the business becomes an asset that has to be addressed in the split – and that can quickly make the divorce pretty challenging. Assuming that the family business is marital property and no prenuptial or postnuptial agreement exists to guide its division, there are usually three ways to handle the situation, although there are certainly other options available that are used under a variety of circumstances. One person keeps the business It’s not unusual for one spouse to be the “driving force” behind a business, while the other ..read more

When a loved one passes away, it is possible for their family to seek some form of compensation under certain circumstances. For example, perhaps that loved one was involved in a catastrophic car accident caused by another driver. Their surviving loved ones should not be burdened by the financial losses caused by that other individual’s negligent, reckless or intentional actions. What exactly should someone expect if they find themselves in this position? Every case is different, but there are generally a few types of damages that may be sought after most wrongful death cases. Funeral and buri ..read more

We are proud to announce that attorney and founding partner of Rogers Sevastianos & Bante LLP, John P. Rogers, has been recognized by The Best Lawyers In America in the area of Criminal Defense for 2024. The Best Lawyers list recognizes attorneys across the country who have been rigorously vetted and evaluated by their peers and are considered premier practitioners in their areas of law. Attorneys named to the Best Lawyers list are chosen based on their merits and reputation among the legal community. John Rogers focuses his practice exclusively on State and Federal criminal law ..read more

If you travel to Missouri only to wind up in a hospital emergency room after a car accident, you may deal with the after-effects of the incident in the months that follow. Getting the help you need can be challenging at times, especially if there are legal issues involved. It’s important to know what to do after a collision and where to seek support.   The top priority in the immediate aftermath of a motor vehicle collision should always be to seek medical support. Even if you have no visible injuries, you could have suffered organ damage or other internal injuries, some of which may ..read more

In Missouri and throughout the country, thousands of kids grow up in households with step-siblings. It’s quite common nowadays. What is also common is that many second marriages end in divorce. This can create complexities, especially where child custody, alimony and child support are concerned.   Before you navigate a second divorce in a blended family, it’s important to seek clarification of state laws that may be relevant to your case. Such divorces often intersect another area of law — which is estate planning — because you may need to make changes or updates to your existing pla ..read more

White-collar crimes are often financial in nature, with different types of white-collar crimes affecting different parties. Fraud may target individuals or businesses, while embezzlement frequently affects employers. Workers with access to company resources, financial records and physical possessions may engage in behavior that has negative economic repercussions for the company. If the organization eventually uncovers that misconduct, the company may pursue embezzlement charges against the professional implicated. Most people know that altering the payee on a check or taking actual money from ..read more

We are proud to announce that attorney and founding partner of Rogers Sevastianos & Bante LLP, John P. Rogers, has been recognized as one of St. Louis’ 2024 Best Lawyers in the area of Criminal Defense. The Best Lawyers list recognizes attorneys across the country who have been rigorously vetted and evaluated by their peers and are considered premier practitioners in their areas of law. Attorneys named to the Best Lawyers list are chosen based on their merits and reputation among the legal community. John Rogers focuses his practice exclusively on State and Federal criminal law ..read more

Facing allegations of financial crimes can have a devastating impact on numerous aspects of your life, including but not limited to your personal reputation, family relationships and career. If you’ve become subject to a criminal investigation, it’s imperative to know your rights and where to seek support to help you defend those rights, especially if you wind up in custody by Missouri police and formally charged with a crime. There are often several criminal defense strategies available to refute embezzlement charges or other theft accusations. If you’re facing embezzlement charges, you’re ac ..read more