Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin was formed in 1998 as a result of a merger taking place between two already operating law firms in the region - St. Louis' Peper, Martin, Jensen, Maichel and Hetlag and Blackwell Sanders Matheny Weary & Lombardi LLP. The merger led to the emergence of Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin which instantly became one of the largest firms of the region. Based in Kansas City, Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin has more than 300 attorneys working in 7 different offices. The firm also has affiliate offices in Mexico City, Shanghai, Madrid, Guangzhou, and Manchester.
Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin offers a huge list of areas of practice; however, it is known the most for its command over employee benefits, executive compensation, product liability, antitrust and competition, intellectual property, and capital markets. It is known as the most prominent commercial law firm of the Midwest and is nationally appreciated for its innovative approach and contribution to litigation and transactional practices. Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin is not only a diverse service provider but is also catering to clients in diverse geographical locations. The firm has some of the most dedicated and hardworking attorneys who offer clients the best services and ensure that they are provided outclass representation. Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin believes in customer led services as it acknowledges that clients belonging to different cultures and backgrounds require special attention and must be made comfortable to ensure best results for the client as well as the firm. It extends legal services to clients of all types and from all geographical locations irrespective of jurisdictions.
Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin has strong opinion towards pro bono activities and encourages its lawyers to contribute a certain proportion of their time to community based work as it is one of their core objectives to ensure community based progress. The firm also lays emphasis on diversity. It encourages lawyers to take up different cases and apply innovative concepts to offer their best to the clients other than sticking only to their best practices.