Timothy C. Sansone

People Timothy Sansone Shareholder Tim joined Sandberg Phoenix in 2002, leads the firms Appellate and Complex Litigation Team, and is Chair of Professional Development. In addition, he has served as chair of the firms Paralegal Group. Focusing on complex litigation involving product liability claims, business disputes, appellate practice, correctional medicine, and class actions, Tim frequently consults with trial attorneys in the courtroom and colleagues at the firm who regularly look to him for fresh, creative ideas when faced with unusual circumstances involving a lot of moving parts. He and his Appellate Team frequently assist in protecting the record and preserving any judicial errors for appeal. He works with the firms Correctional Medicine Team handling cases in district and appellate courts. As a member of the firms Insurance Team, Tim serves as coverage counsel primarily for insurance companies. He also works with the firms Class Action Team to advance our clients interests in what often become bet the company cases. Emphasizing proactive case management that is smart, practical and efficient, Tim treats the clients interests, goals and satisfaction as paramount. Professional Affiliations Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, Appellate Section Appellate Lawyers Association Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Defense Research Institute The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies Illinois State Bar Association The Missouri Bar Phi Delta Phi Licensures and Admissions Missouri Illinois United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Clerkship Tim clerked for Judge Paul Simon of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District Civic Activities Missouri Athletic Club (MAC): Chair of Business Development Group (BDG); Co-Chair of Military History Club (MHC); Co-Chair of MAC Toastmasters Chaired the Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard Charitable Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization founded by members of Sandberg Phoenix Chaired funding campaigns for the United Way Presentations Trends and Best Practices in Client Communications: Describing the Work You Did in Clear Narratives Anatomy of a Trial: Jury Decision Making, Notetaking, Communication, and Deadlocks Post-Judgment Motion Practice Appellate Litigation: What Lies Ahead How Specialists in Appellate and Complex Litigation Add Value for Our Clients Collecting and Authenticating Digital Evidence and Electronically Stored Information (ESI) for Trial Discovery Tools and Best Practices Preserving the Record (and Your Evidence) for Appeal Case Management Conferences and Scheduling Orders Best Practices in Handling Motions for Summary Judgment Strategic Planning and Execution of an Appellate Project The Once and Future Rules of Federal Discovery Strategic Writing: Getting Your Point Across Find it Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Conducting Legal Research Motion Practice Concerning Venue, Summary Judgment, and Dismissals Removing Cases to Federal Court Daubert Motions and Setting the Opposing Expert Up for a Daubert Challenge Effective Utilization of Paralegals Daubert Motions: Eliminating or Limiting Your Opponents Experts Preparing Notices of Appeal and the Record on Appeal Awards & Recognition 2025 Missouri Lawyers Media The POWER List for Appellate Law 2025-2026 Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyer Appellate Practice 2021-2025 Missouri Lawyers Media The POWER LIST Appellate Law Missouri Lawyers Media Legal Champion Award Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (MODL) Outstanding Achievement Award 1991 United States Army National Defense Service Medal 1991 United States Army Parachutist Badge (Airborne School Graduate)