Robert Nienhuis

Of counsel

St. Louis, Missouri
phone: (314) 952-6826
fax: (314) 421-2832
email: robert@gp-law.com

Since 1976, Bob has tried a wide range of cases in 13 states, represented clients in diverse transactions, and counseled clients through challenging circumstances.

Bob’s knowledge, developed from decades of maritime litigation, is unmatched. Clients, members, and associates alike find themselves seeking Bob’s thoughts on complex questions in a variety of practice areas. Bob’s practice has taken him across the country to handle complex and diverse legal issues. During his career Bob once achieved the rare accomplishment of obtaining five consecutive defendant’s jury verdicts in Jones Act trials.  Bob has addressed the legal needs of our clients in a variety of state and federal trial and appellate courts, spanning the country. In addition to navigating complex litigation, Bob has counseled clients in business transactions, regulatory compliance, and insurance coverage. 

Areas of Practice
• Admiralty and Maritime Law
• Trial and Appellate Practice

Bar Admissions
• Missouri
• Illinois
• Kentucky

Courts where Bob has practiced
• United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
• United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
• United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
• United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
• United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
• United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
• United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
• United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
• United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
• United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin

Education
• J.D., Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 1976
 • Washington University Law Quarterly, Notes and Comments Editor, 1975 – 1976
• B.A., Calvin College, 1973

Representative Cases

• Pastor Mercado v. Paducah River Painting, Inc., No. 2012-CA-001903-MR, 2014 WL 7205782 (Ky. Ct. App. Dec. 19, 2014)
• Huss v. The King Co., 338 F.3d 647 (6th Cir. 2003)
 • Hughes v. ContiCarriers & Terminals, Inc., 6 F.3d 1195 (7th Cir. 1993)
• City of Fort Madison v. Emerald Lady, 990 F.2d 1086 (8th Cir. 1993)
• Associated Elec. Co-op, Inc. v. Mid-America Transp. Co., 931 F.2d 1266 (8th Cir. 1991)
• Universal Towing Co. v. Barrale, 595 F.2d 414 (8th Cir. 1979)

Published Works
 • “Public Aid to Parochial Education in Missouri,”, 1976 Washington University Law Quarterly 279.
 • “The Limitation of Vessel Owner’s Liability Act: Balancing the Rights of the Vessel Owner and Single Claimant,”, St. Louis Bar Journal, Fall, 1998.

Honors and Awards
• Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Admiralty and Maritime Law; 2012-2024
• Named by Law & Politics as a Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyer

Professional Associations and Memberships
• The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Member
• American Bar Association, Member
• Missouri Bar, Member
• Maritime Law Association of the United States, Member
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Federal Practice Committee

Community Involvement
• Bob has served as a member and president of the boards of directors of Christian Schools International, Westminster Christian Academy, and The Freedom School

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