Steve Duke
Attorney
Personal Injury Attorney focusing on Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, and Wrongful Death
Steve Duke is a personal injury attorney at Cofman Townsley who represents individuals facing complex legal challenges against insurance companies and corporate entities.
As an educator and advocate, Steve is dedicated to breaking down complex legal concepts so clients fully understand their options. He actively embraces cutting-edge legal technology and generative artificial intelligence to level the playing field, ensuring his clients have every possible advantage when fighting for fair treatment and maximum recovery.
Steve is a proud lifelong resident of St. Louis who grew up in Ballwin and Chesterfield. He is deeply invested in the local community and understands the specific needs of Missouri and Southern Illinois residents. Outside the courtroom, family time is his priority; he lives in Chesterfield with his wife, Sally, and their 9-year-old daughter, Tori.
“My goal is to provide honest, clear advice and keep clients informed every step of the way, empowering them to navigate challenging situations with confidence.”
– Steve Duke
Representative Experience
- Motor Vehicle Accident Litigation: Litigated a broad spectrum of contested motor vehicle crash cases, aggressively pursuing defendants and corporate insurers through depositions and pre-trial motion practice to force favorable settlements and verdicts.
- Premises Liability Litigation: Served as lead litigation attorney in numerous dangerous condition and slip-and-fall cases, advancing matters from initial filing through heavy discovery, mediation, and trial to consistently overcome aggressive comparative fault and notice defenses.
- Wrongful Death & Minor Settlements: Managed complex statutory court, court approval processes for wrongful death and minor injury settlements, navigating probate and judicial hearings to secure final, binding resolutions for severely impacted families.