Stephen H. Ringkamp brings over half a century of legal experience to OnderLaw, having spent 46 years as a principal at the Hullverson Law Firm where he established himself as one of Missouri’s preeminent trial attorneys. A true architect of Missouri trial practice, Stephen served as Chairman of the Missouri Supreme Court Committee on Civil Jury Instructions for 18 years—literally writing the rules that guide civil trials across the state. His unique combination of engineering precision and legal expertise has shaped how justice is delivered in Missouri courtrooms.
“For over 40 years, I’ve worked to improve how justice is delivered in Missouri courtrooms—from writing the jury instructions judges read to jurors, to teaching the next generation of trial lawyers. Every case is an opportunity to ensure the system works fairly for those who need it most.”
Stephen H. Ringkamp
Personal Injury Attorney
A Legacy of Leadership
Stephen’s influence on Missouri law extends far beyond individual cases. As the author of Missouri’s civil jury instructions and a leader in courtroom procedure reform, he has shaped how every civil trial in the state is conducted.
Stephen’s contributions to Missouri law have been recognized by the state’s highest institutions, from the Missouri Supreme Court to the Missouri House of Representatives.
Missouri Supreme Court Leadership
Stephen has served on the Missouri Supreme Court Committee on Civil Jury Instructions since 1981—over 40 years of service to Missouri’s highest court. He served as:
Chairman – 1991 to 2009 (18 years)
Reporter – 1981 to 1991 (10 years)
Member – 1981 to present
In 2000, he also served on the Missouri Supreme Court Committee on Civil Jury Reform, helping improve the civil justice system statewide.
Lawyer of the Year & Major Awards
Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury-Plaintiffs, St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America (2016)
Award of Honor – Lawyers Association of St. Louis (2016)
Smithson Award – “Outstanding service toward the increase of justice,” Missouri Bar Foundation (1996)
Trial Lawyer Award – Missouri Bar Foundation (1983)
Missouri House of Representatives Resolution – Recognition of service to the State of Missouri, Judiciary and Bar (2009)
National Recognition
National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 since 2013
Super Lawyers – Missouri-Kansas 2008-2022 (15 consecutive years)
Best Lawyers in America – Personal Injury Litigation
Best Lawyers in St. Louis – St. Louis Magazine
MATA Leadership
Stephen served as President of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) in 1991-1992, leading the state’s premier organization for plaintiff’s trial lawyers.
He has authored the MATA Tort Law Review annually since 1982—over 35 years of educating Missouri trial lawyers on developments in tort law.
We Don’t Just Take On Cases—We Take On Causes.
Whether it’s a catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, or wrongful death, Stephen Ringkamp brings over 50 years of courtroom experience and unparalleled knowledge of Missouri trial practice to your case. When you work with Stephen, you’re working with an attorney who literally wrote the rules—and knows exactly how to use them to fight for justice.
Amanda’s Practice Areas
Amanda focuses her practice on auto accidents and premises liability cases, with particular experience representing clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries. Her background in insurance defense gives her unique insight into how to maximize recovery for accident victims.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian and bicycle accidents—Amanda has extensive experience representing victims of all types of motor vehicle accidents. Her years of insurance defense experience mean she knows exactly how insurance companies evaluate these claims and how to counter their tactics.
Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When they fail—through wet floors, broken stairs, inadequate security, or other hazards—Amanda holds them accountable for the injuries that result. Her premises liability experience includes slip and fall cases, dog bites, and other dangerous property conditions.
Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and other catastrophic injuries require extensive medical care and can permanently alter your life. Amanda has secured multiple million-dollar settlements for clients with catastrophic injuries, fighting to ensure they have the resources needed for lifetime care and lost income.
Amanda spent four years working as an insurance defense attorney before switching to plaintiff’s work. That insider knowledge of how insurance companies evaluate claims, build defenses, and make settlement decisions gives her clients a significant advantage in negotiations and litigation.
When negligence takes a loved one, families deserve answers, accountability, and compensation for their devastating loss. Amanda helps surviving family members pursue wrongful death claims with compassion and determination, seeking justice for those who can no longer speak for themselves.
Saint Louis University School of Law – Adjunct Professor
Teaching & Speaking
Stephen has lectured extensively at continuing legal education programs for:
Missouri Judicial Conference
Missouri Bar
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Missouri’s law schools
Topics include: Trial practice, personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and jury instructions.
Publications & Legal Writing
Stephen has authored some of Missouri’s most essential legal resources, shaping how civil trials are conducted across the state.
Missouri Approved Instructions-Civil (MAI)
Stephen has been the primary author of Missouri’s civil jury instructions through multiple editions:
4th Edition (1991) – Reporter
5th Edition (1996) – Chairman/Member
6th Edition (2002) – Chairman/Member
7th Edition (2012) – Chairman/Member
Published by Thomson-West Publishing Co.
Missouri Tort Law Review
Author of the annual MATA Tort Law Review since 1982—over 35 years of continuous publication educating Missouri trial lawyers on developments in tort law.
Other Publications
“Products Liability Primer” – St. Louis Bar Journal, 1979
Stephen’s undergraduate education in electrical engineering developed the analytical precision and systematic thinking that would later characterize his approach to trial practice and legal writing.
Saint Louis University School of Law
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude – 1974
Stephen graduated cum laude from SLU Law, beginning a career that would span over five decades and fundamentally shape Missouri civil trial practice.
Hullverson Law Firm
Principal – 1974 to 2020 (46 years)
Stephen spent 46 years as a principal at the Hullverson Law Firm in Saint Louis, establishing himself as one of Missouri’s preeminent trial attorneys in personal injury, medical malpractice, and products liability law.
Missouri Supreme Court Committee
Member, Reporter & Chairman – 1981 to Present
Beginning in 1981, Stephen has served continuously on the Missouri Supreme Court Committee on Civil Jury Instructions. He served as Reporter (1981-1991) and Chairman (1991-2009), literally writing the jury instructions used in every civil trial in Missouri.
MATA President
President – 1991-1992
Stephen led the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys as President, advocating for plaintiff’s rights and the civil justice system at the state level.
OnderLaw
Of Counsel
Stephen now serves as Of Counsel at OnderLaw, bringing over 50 years of experience to catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. His unparalleled knowledge of Missouri trial practice and jury instructions provides OnderLaw clients with exceptional legal representation.
When Your Case Becomes Our Cause
Stephen Ringkamp and the OnderLaw team don’t just fight for compensation—we fight to ensure what happened to you never happens to another family. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of shaping Missouri law, Stephen brings unmatched expertise to every case.
