At Lowenhaupt & Chasnoff, Martha concentrates her practice on estate planning and general matters for individuals and families. Licensed in Missouri and Illinois, Martha’s background allows her to provide holistic representation to her clients. Originally from the east coast, Martha has adopted St. Louis as her hometown, and earned her Juris Doctor and Master of Public Health from Saint Louis University after graduating from Washington University. She has argued cases in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Practice Areas
Private Client
Estate Planning
Dispute Resolution
Philanthropy
Mediation and Arbitration
False Claims Act
Civil Rights
Employment Law
Landlord Tenant
Contracts
Education
J.D., Saint Louis University, Health Law Certificate, 2009
MPH, Saint Louis University, 2002
B.A. in Political Science and Natural Resources Planning, Washington University in St. Louis, 1991
Bar & Court Admissions
Missouri (2009)
Illinois (2012)
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Other Career Experience
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation, 2011-2015
ArchCity Defenders, 2015-2019
Achievements & Honors
Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission – Hearing Board member (2017 – present)
Civic Involvement
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center – Docent and Friends Committee member
Arbitrator for St. Clair County’s Mandatory Arbitration Program (2014-present)
Election Protection Coalition (2006, 2008, 2010, 2016, and 2020)
Gateway Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) volunteer
Board Memberships
St. Clair County Bar Association Board of Directors (2013-2017)
Washington University School of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Advisory Board (2000-2008)
EnergyCare Board of Directors, Vice-Chair (1998-2009)
Vir Biotechnology Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), (2022-present)
Other Interests & Skills
Trained Mediator pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court Rules 17 and 88
Missouri Certified Guardian ad Litem
Avid cyclist, and competitor and placer in area triathlons, biathlons, and road races since 1991
Gardening, reading, traveling, hiking, and whitewater rafting