Gina is the senior partner of the Law Offices of TOCCO, CONNELLY & ASSOCIATES, P.C. She is a native to the St. Louis area and attended Incarnate Word Academy High School. She graduated from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Economics. She was President of the Alpha Phi International Fraternity - Epsilon Xi Chapter and a Member of the SIU - Edwardsville Debate Team. She received her Juris Doctorate Degree from St. Louis University School of Law (SLU Law) in May 1992 and during her attendance at SLU Law was the American Bar Association Student Law Division Representative and a member of the National Moot Court Team.Gina was admitted to the Missouri Bar in October 1992. Gina clerked while in law school with a large litigation firm in East Alton, Illinois and later became a partner in a real estate firm in Clayton. With a desire to work more directly with clients on personal legal issues, Gina entered private practice and opened the firm now known as the Law Offices of TOCCO, CONNNELLY & ASSOCIATES, P.CThe firm was established in June 1994 and for over 25 years, we continue to provide our clients with experienced, professional and personal legal representation. We understand the importance of attorney-client compatibility and we take the extra step to be accessible and available to our clients. We recognize that the facts of each client's case are unique, and we tailor our representation to meet their needs. Together with our clients, we create a partnership to develop the best strategies to deliver positive results, while working to reduce the client's anxiety during the legal process.We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our knowledge of the applicable laws, handling each case with integrity and the highest standard of ethics and excellence. Effective and trustworthy communication with clients, opposing counsel, Judges, Court personnel and other professionals has earned us a reputation for bringing a practical approach to resolving challenging legal issues. We are effective negotiators, and often obtain favorable results by resolving disputes through collaboration and compromise, while zealously advocating for our clients. And when circumstances dictate, we are skilled trial attorneys, prepared to litigate the matter in Court. Our attorneys are responsive, prepared and committed to your case from start to finish. We work hard to resolve your matter efficiently and cost effectively.Our offices are located in West St. Louis County, and our attorneys practice in the metropolitan St. Louis area, including St. Louis County, St. Louis City, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County. Meetings with attorneys are scheduled by appointment only; however, we are available by voicemail, e-mail or facsimile transmission any time.