Armstrong Teasdale Partner Tyson Ketchum has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.

Founded in 1950, the American College of Trial Lawyers is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Fellowship is extended by invitation only, following a rigorous investigation process, to experienced trial lawyers who have demonstrated the highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, professionalism, civility, and collegiality. Candidates must have at least 15 years of trial experience before consideration for Fellowship.

Ketchum focuses his practice on commercial, employment, insurance coverage, and personal injury litigation cases. He has tried cases to verdict before courts in Missouri and Kansas and has argued before the Missouri Supreme Court, Missouri Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. Ketchum is also managing attorney of Armstrong Teasdale’s Kansas City office and a member of the firm’s Compensation Committee. He previously served as the firm’s deputy general counsel.

Ketchum earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law.