About Steve
Attorney Steve Donner is a partner at Donner Applewhite. A top-rated personal injury attorney, Steve represents the rights and interests of a diverse range of clients that have legal needs including:
• Wrongful Death
• Premise Liability
• Vehicle and Serious Accidents
• Birth Injuries
• Brain Injuries
• Opioid Overdose Deaths
• Firefighting Foam Lawsuits
A 2008 summa cum laude graduate of St. Louis University, Steve returned to his alma mater and obtained his Juris Doctor from St. Louis University School of Law in 2011. The Missouri Bar admitted him to practice that same year, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
Steve has won over 20 regional and national scholarships and has published and presented articles nationally. His former professional experience includes serving with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Honorable Paula Bryant, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, and the St. Charles Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Recognized for his professionalism and service, Steve has received a Distinguished Lawyer designation from the Expert Network. In addition, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys named him among the 10 Best Attorneys for Missouri in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and he has earned a Superb rating of 10 out of 10 as well as several Clients’ Choice awards from Avvo. Steve has received a number of additional awards including the “Top 10 Attorney” by Attorney and Practice Magazine, “Top 40 under 40” by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, “Top 100” by the American Academy of Attorneys, “Litigator of the Year” by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers, “Elite Advocate” by the American Institute of Legal Advocates, “Personal Injury Law” award by the National Alliance of Attorneys, “Top Tier Lawyers” by the American Trial Academy, “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, “Top Ranking Personal Injury Law Attorney” by the American Association of Attorney Advocates, “Fellowship” by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, and “Top Personal Injury Attorneys” by the American Jurist Institute. Steve is an invited member of The Best Lawyers in America*, and he also maintains active involvement with several professional legal organizations, including The Missouri Bar and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.
Some of Steve’s favorite sports include tennis and golf. In addition, Steve enjoys camping, hunting and fishing near his home town of Troy, Illinois.
To work with Steve Donner, please call 314-678-1176 or message us to schedule a consultation.
