Senior Of Counsel
P: 314.505.5412
F: 314.721.0554
rothman@capessokol.com
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Areas of Concentration
Missouri State Congressional Proceedings
Administrative Law
Education
J.D., Washington University School of Law (1958)
B.A., Washington University in St. Louis (1957)
Designations & Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
Kenneth J. Rothman is one of Missouri’s foremost governmental law authorities. The former Missouri Lieutenant Governor is Of Counsel at Capes, Sokol, Goodman & Sarachan, P.C. and concentrates his practice in the firm’s Administrative Law & Government Relations practice group.
A skilled strategist, clients, media and government officials regularly consult Mr. Rothman for legal advice and political insight on a broad range of topics including:
- Missouri political licensure, certification & disciplinary matters
- Healthcare
- Civil & criminal trials
Joining Capes Sokol in its inception, Mr. Rothman dedicated more than 40 years to public service. Once an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for St. Louis County, he has since held a variety of elected positions, including:
- Missouri House of Representatives (1962 – 1980)
- House Majority Leader (1973 – 1977)
- Speaker of the House (1977 – 1980)
- Lieutenant Governor, State of Missouri (1980 – 1984)
- Municipal Judge (Provisional)
- City of St. Ann
- City of Richmond Heights
Mr. Rothman is licensed to practice in the State of Missouri. He is a registered legislative and executive branch lobbyist for numerous organizations.
Mr. Rothman is active in a number of professional and community organizations, including the Missouri Bar and the Missouri Municipal & Associate Judges Association. He is an appointed member of the Missouri Commission on Judicial Resources. He served as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District for 16 years.
Presentations
- St. Louis County Bar Association Distinguished Service Award
- Missouri Bar Association Testimonial
- Judicial Conference for Dedication to Improve Judiciary
Significant Legislation
- Public Defender System
- Child Abuse Prevention
- New Drug Code
- Mental Health Reform
- Nursing Home Reform
- Extension of the Non Partisan Court Plan