Charles E. Chad Reis

Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)

St. Louis, Missouri

43+ years experience

Littler

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

314-659-2000

https://www.littler.com/people/charles-chad-e-reis-iv

600 Washington Avenue, Suite 900, St. Louis, MO 63101

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Bio

Chad Reis is a skilled trial lawyer and focuses his practice on employment law, representing clients in employment litigation before juries in state and federal courts and before state and federal administrative agencies. He has a broad range of employment trial experience, including claims involving:DiscriminationHarassmentWhistleblowing and retaliationWage and hour mattersChad represents numerous national and local employers in the following industries:RetailHospitalityConstructionManufacturingImmediately after law school, Chad clerked for Judge William H. Crandall, Jr. of the Missouri Court of Appeals in St. Louis. Chad Reis is a skilled trial lawyer and focuses his practice on employment law, representing clients in employment litigation before juries in state and federal courts and before state and federal administrative agencies. He has a broad range of employment trial experience, including claims involving:DiscriminationHarassmentWhistleblowing and retaliationWage and hour mattersChad represents numerous national and local employers in the following industries:RetailHospitalityConstructionManufacturingImmediately after law school, Chad clerked for Judge William H. Crandall, Jr. of the Missouri Court of Appeals in St. Louis. Chad Reis is a skilled trial lawyer and focuses his practice on employment law, representing clients in employment litigation before juries in state and federal courts and before state and federal administrative agencies. He has a broad range of employment trial experience, including claims involving: Chad represents numerous national and local employers in the following industries: Immediately after law school, Chad clerked for Judge William H. Crandall, Jr. of the Missouri Court of Appeals in St. Louis.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Practice Area: Labor Law - Management
Recipient, Goldenberg Wall of Honor Award - Easter Seals Midwest, 2002
Named, Super Lawyer in Employment Law - Missouri and Kansas, 2005-2016

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

Saint Louis University, J.D., graduated 1982

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Reviews

Laura Miller

2 weeks ago

A Lifeline in a Complex Employment Dispute

When our company faced a high-stakes wrongful termination lawsuit in federal court, the situation felt overwhelming. We were referred to Chad Reis at Littler, and it was the best decision we could have made. With over four decades of experience, his deep knowledge of Missouri employment law and federal statutes was immediately apparent. He didn't just see the surface-level allegations; he understood the intricate nuances of labor law management and crafted a defense strategy that was both aggressive and meticulously detailed. His background as a skilled trial lawyer meant he prepared us for every possible scenario, from pre-trial motions to the potential of a jury trial. The case was complex, involving multiple former employees, but Chad's calm, strategic approach and his recognition in Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment were evident in every step. He successfully navigated us through discovery and mediation, ultimately securing a settlement that protected our company's reputation and financial interests far better than we had anticipated. His professionalism is matched only by his genuine care for his clients. For any business in St. Louis facing employment litigation, Charles E. Chad Reis is the definitive expert you want in your corner.