AZA: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing
Kyle Poelker is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as Of Counsel at Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing (AZA) since December 2017, specializing in high-stakes complex litigation for companies and individuals in various courts and arbitration proceedings. Prior experience includes roles as an Associate at Gilbert LLP, litigating on behalf of corporate policyholders against insurers, and an Assistant Attorney General in the Missouri Attorney General's Office, where Kyle focused on consumer protection and antitrust issues. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, Economics, and English from Georgetown University. Additionally, Kyle has held various teaching and research positions, including as an LSAT Instructor and a Law Clerk at the St. Louis Circuit Court.
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AZA: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing
Talented, Tough and Courtroom-Tested Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing, or AZA, is first and foremost a trial firm. Our more than 50 lawyers have been in a trial nearly every month since 2016, despite courthouse closures because of Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19. We tried 23 cases total in the years 2018 and 2019. In 2020, when many courts were closed, we tried six cases and we tried 13 in 2021. Now in 2022, we have already tried five cases. Our courtroom experience, our knowledge of what will matter to a jury or judge, and our command of trial technology permit us to do this efficiently. Being trial-ready also strongly influences settlement. Opponents recognize that with more than 225 trials under our belts, we have confidence in our position and our ability to advocate that position. In fact, AZA is often hired on the eve of trial, once it has become clear that the case must be tried. We try cases from both sides of the table. Our practice areas include: Commercial Litigation Intellectual Property Oil & Gas / Energy Company Investigations Trade Secrets and Covenents Not To Compete Construction & Real Estate Litigation