Stephen Limbaugh
Hon. Stephen Limbaugh Neutral
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Overview

Stephen Limbaugh

Hon. Stephen N. Limbaugh, Sr. is a retired Federal Judge with decades of experience in federal law and complex litigation. He served as a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri from 1983 to 2008, appointed by President Ronald Reagan. During his tenure, Judge Limbaugh presided over and ruled on cases involving:

  • Antitrust
  • Class actions
  • Intellectual property
  • Personal injury
  • Product liability
  • Securities litigation

Before his federal appointment, Judge Limbaugh practiced law privately and served as both Prosecuting Attorney and City Attorney for Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Earlier in his life, he served in the U.S. Navy, including an 18-month tour at the end of World War II.

Currently a member of the Limbaugh Firm in Cape Girardeau, MO, Judge Limbaugh provides strategic counseling to clients nationwide, advising on trial strategies, case assessments, jury selection, and valuation of cases. Additionally, he mentors associates at the firm, guiding them in negotiation strategies and trial techniques.

Affiliations

  • Member, Missouri Bar
    • President (1982–1983)
  • Member, American Bar Association
    • House of Delegates (1987–1991)
  • Member, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
  • Member, Missouri Supreme Court Rules Committee (1970–1980)
  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation
  • Fellow, American College of Probate Counsel
  • Member, American Law Institute

Accomplishments
Judge Limbaugh’s distinguished career as a federal judge, prosecutor, and legal mentor has earned him a reputation for fairness and expertise in navigating complex legal matters. His mediation skills, grounded in decades of experience, make him a highly sought-after neutral in resolving challenging disputes.

Education

  • USA&M Transitional Mediator Training (2008)
  • Mediator Training for Civil Cases, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law (2008)
  • J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
  • B.A., Southeast Missouri State University
Rates and Fees

Rates - Stephen Limbaugh

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Mediation Rates
2 Party Case: $225 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $175 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $150 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation Admin Fees
St. Louis Mediation Admin Fee - $250 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $500. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.