Kevin K. Peek focuses his practice on medical malpractice defense, correctional healthcare litigation, general liability, and intellectual property law. As an intellectual property attorney, Kevin advises clients on patent prosecution and intellectual property litigation strategies. He also works to protect, defend, and enforce trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and other IP assets for clients.
- Defended healthcare providers in medical malpractice and correctional healthcare litigation, achieving favorable outcomes, including numerous complete dismissals, in complex cases.
- Advised clients on patent prosecution and intellectual property litigation, including protecting against trademark infringement claims and leveraging his intellectual property experience to navigate intricate patent matters.
- Managed cases in state and federal jurisdictions, demonstrating proficiency across multiple legal arenas.
- New Law Offers Protections from COVID-19 Liability, St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine Magazine, 2021
- Legal Protections for Medical Practices Administering COVID-19 Vaccine, St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine Magazine, 2021
- The Budding Friendship of HIPAA and Virtual Assistants, St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine Magazine, August 2019
- MGMA: Take Two and (Video) Call Me in the Morning, St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine Magazine, 2018
- Misunderstandings in the Legal Landscape of Correctional Care, DRI For the Defense, 2018
- The New Apple Watch ECG App: A Potential Liability Nightmare for Physicians, Physicians Practice, 2018
- Mock Trial: How Poor Deposition Performance Haunts You at Trial, National Commission on Correctional Health Care National Conference, St. Louis, MO, 2024
- Defensive Patience for Difficult Patients, National Commission on Correctional Health Care National Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 2023
- A Winning Record: Exploring the Role of Medical Records in Litigation, National Commission on Correctional Health Care National Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 2022
- Small Steps for Big Changes: Law Firm Diversity Advancement, Panelist, Missouri Lawyers Media Webinar, St. Louis, MO, 2022
- Suicide in Correctional Settings: A View from the Bench, National Commission on Correctional Health Care National Conference, Virtual Presentation, 2020
- Deposition Dos & Don’ts: How to Keep Cool in the Hot Seat, National Commission on Correctional Health Care National Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2019
Admissions
- Missouri
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Eighth Circuits
Memberships
- Missouri Asian American Bar Association
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- The Missouri Bar
- Illinois State Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Pro Bono Attorney, 2024-present
- Migrant and Immigrant Community Action (MICA) Project, Pro bono Attorney, 2019-2020
Education
- J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law, 2013
- B.A., Physics, Hendrix College, 2010
Languages
- Japanese