Armstrong Teasdale, a law firm with offices across the United States, proudly announces that Financial and Real Estate Services partner Steven N. Cousins has been selected by The Missouri Bar Foundation to receive the 2017 Martin J. Purcell award. The award acknowledges outstanding professionalism in a Missouri lawyer who has consistently demonstrated an exceptional degree of competency, integrity and civility in both professional and civic activities. Purcell was president of The Missouri Bar in 1968-69.
“Throughout his entire career, on a local, regional and national basis, Steve has consistently demonstrated exceptional competency, integrity and civility,” said John Beulick, managing partner at Armstrong Teasdale. “He is a trusted advisor to many of our clients, and is absolutely deserving of this recognition.”
Cousins is a nationally recognized bankruptcy practitioner and founder of the firm’s Financial Restructuring, Reorganization and Bankruptcy practice area. He represents utilities, hospitals, regulated organizations, major banks, creditors’ committees, pension funds and other financial institutions around the country, including private entity and hedge funds. Ranging from Enron, TWA and American Airlines to Apex-Clark Oil, Peabody Energy and Payless Shoes, Cousins has been involved in major bankruptcy cases throughout the country.
