David Gregory is an investigative attorney and accountant. In 2016, he was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives.[1] He is the founder of The Injury Counsel, a law firm in Clayton, Missouri.
David Gregory | |
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| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 96th district | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Leara |
| Succeeded by | Brad Christ |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Missouri House of Representatives edit
Gregory was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2016, representing the 96th District which covers South St. Louis County. In his first term as State Representative, David audited the Department of Revenue and found $36 million in potential savings for Missouri taxpayers.[2] To implement his findings, the then Director of the Department of Revenue, Ken Zellers created an ongoing initiative called, Strike Force Gregory.[3] He was named Freshman Legislator of the Year for outstanding work on preventing government waste, fraud and abuse.[4]
In 2021, he investigated ways to counter anti-competitive practices in the meat-packing industry that negatively impact Missouri cattlemen.[5]
Committee assignments (present) edit
- Special Committee on Government Accountability, chairman
- Rules, Administrative Oversight
- Budget
Committee assignments (past) edit
- Judiciary, chairman
Missouri State Auditor election edit
He is a contender for the 2022 Missouri State Auditor Election.[6] He is a Republican candidate and is endorsed by the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police and other organizations.[7] His campaign, which raised more than $1 million, was supported by 80 state representatives, notable individuals like David Steward and professional athletes like Ozzie Smith, Bernie Federko, Deron Cherry and Neil Smith.[3]
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | David Gregory | 3,944 | 62.5 | ||
| Republican | Dan Reuter | 2,366 | 37.5% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Gregory | 12,071 | 58.8 | ||
| Democratic | Erica Hoffman | 8,458 | 41.2% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Gregory | 14,180 | 59.9 | ||
| Democratic | Erica Hoffman | 9,475 | 40.1% | ||
Legal career edit
Gregory practices as a litigator in the St. Louis Area. He is the founder of The Injury Counsel law firm. In 2019, he won a business fraud lawsuit with a $1.63 million jury verdict, and, in 2021, an animal abuse case for $1.3 million.[8][9] Gregory has been selected to Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars.[10]
Life and education edit
David is a lifelong Missourian and he lives Chesterfield, a suburb of St. Louis County, with his wife, Paige. He has an accounting degree, a Masters of Business Administration, and a Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University.
References edit
- ^ "Representative David Gregory".
- ^ "Gregory's audit of Department of Revenue highlights $36 million in cost-savings". 13 February 2018.
- ^ a b Hays, Brady (13 September 2022). "Exit interview". The Missouri Times.
- ^ "Outstanding Freshmen 2018: Rep. David Gregory". 11 September 2018.
- ^ Manley, Emily (2 March 2021). "Lawmakers plan to investigate high beef prices affecting Missouri cattlemen". FOX 2.
- ^ "State Rep. David Gregory running for Missouri State Auditor". 5 August 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Monica (5 August 2021). "State Rep. David Gregory running for Missouri State Auditor". FOX 2.
- ^ Beardslee, Keith (June 15, 2021). "David Gregory recently won a stunning $1.64 million jury verdict". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
- ^ Beardslee, Keith (December 20, 2021). "Attorney David Gregory Secures Million Dollar Landmark Judgment in Animal Abuse Case". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
- ^ "Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney - David Gregory". Super Lawyers.
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