With over three decades of legal experience, Martin Daesch brings a problem-solver’s mindset to class action litigation. His background in accounting and finance—combined with 34 years of courtroom experience—gives him the analytical skills to untangle complex cases and the dedication to see them through to resolution. Martin became a lawyer for one reason: to help people solve their problems.
I became a lawyer to help people solve their problems. There’s no greater satisfaction than guiding someone through a complicated situation and getting them to the other side.
Martin L. Daesch
Senior Trial Attorney
Career at a Glance
Martin brings a unique combination of financial expertise and legal experience to complex litigation, with a career dedicated to helping clients navigate challenging legal situations.
2
State Bar Admissions
Licensed in Missouri and Illinois
Federal
Court Admissions
Multiple Federal District Courts & 8th Circuit
34
Years of Experience
Practicing law since 1992
Dual
Degree Background
BS in Accounting & Finance from SIU
We Don’t Just Take On Cases—We Take On Causes.
Whether it’s a class action against a corporation that harmed thousands, a complex financial dispute, or any situation where you need someone in your corner, Martin Daesch doesn’t just fight for compensation—he fights to ensure what happened to you never happens to another family. If you’re facing a legal challenge, let’s discuss how your case could create lasting change.
Peer Recognition & Credentials
Bar Admissions
Missouri – 1992
Illinois – 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit – (year TBD)
Federal District Courts – (specific courts/years TBD)
Professional Associations
National Trial Lawyers
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL)
Martin’s Practice Areas
Martin focuses his practice on class action litigation, bringing his analytical background in accounting and finance to complex cases that affect large groups of people harmed by corporate wrongdoing.
Class Action Litigation
Class action lawsuits allow individuals who have been similarly harmed by a corporation’s actions to band together and seek justice collectively. Martin’s 34 years of experience and background in accounting and finance make him particularly effective at analyzing complex financial wrongdoing and building cases that hold corporations accountable for widespread harm.
When companies engage in deceptive practices, hidden fees, or unfair business conduct that affects consumers, class action litigation provides a mechanism for accountability. Martin works to protect consumers from corporate practices that prioritize profits over fair dealing.
Martin’s dual degrees in accounting and finance provide a strong foundation for understanding complex commercial disputes, financial fraud, and business litigation matters that require careful analysis of financial records and business practices.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance – 1987
During college, Martin worked for four years in the university’s Bursar office, helping students resolve complicated billing issues. This experience—troubleshooting problems and guiding people through sticky financial situations—sparked his desire to pursue a career helping people solve their problems.
Saint Louis University School of Law
Juris Doctor – 1992
Martin pursued law school with a clear mission: to build a career where he could help people navigate complex problems, just as he had done for students struggling with financial issues at the Bursar’s office.
Legal Career Begins
Admitted to Missouri Bar – 1992
Martin began his legal career in Missouri, bringing his analytical background in accounting and finance to complex litigation matters.
OnderLaw
Senior Trial Attorney
With 34 years of experience, Martin now focuses on class action litigation at OnderLaw, using his problem-solving skills and financial expertise to help groups of people harmed by corporate wrongdoing seek justice together.
When Your Case Becomes Our Cause
Martin Daesch and the OnderLaw team don’t just fight for compensation—we fight to ensure what happened to you never happens to another family. If you’re facing a complex legal situation, let’s discuss how your case could create lasting change.