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General Liability and Casualty Defense
Missouri
Southern Illinois University School of Law
(J.D., 2021)
Southern Illinois University
(B.S., 2016)
Erica Radford joined Chartwell in 2025, bringing extensive legal experience, including nearly two years with a strong focus on workers’ compensation. Her practice is now centered on general liability and insurance defense, where she applies her litigation experience, case management skills, and deep understanding of injury-related claims to advocate for her clients.
Prior to joining Chartwell, Erica worked as an associate attorney at a St. Louis law firm, where she managed a high-volume caseload of more than 250 workers’ compensation cases. In this role, she not only handled all aspects of case progression - drafting pleadings, reviewing medical records, and negotiating settlements - but also regularly appeared in courts statewide, advocating for clients at hearings and mediations. She played a key role in developing an efficient case management system designed specifically to track and streamline workers’ compensation claims. Additionally, she supervised a team of paralegals, ensuring the smooth handling of client matters and fostering a collaborative team environment.
A first-generation attorney, Erica has been passionate about the legal profession since childhood. She earned her J.D. from Southern Illinois University and her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Political Science from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. She was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2023 and is an active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, where she serves on the Golf Committee.
Outside the office, Erica enjoys spending time with her husband, Justin, and their dog, Nova. She is an avid sports fan - thanks in large part to her husband - and follows both college and NFL football, as well as college basketball, particularly the Fighting Illini. In recent years, Erica has developed a passion for golf, playing regularly with her husband and friends at their local country club. She even competes in the season-long match play competition, the Queen’s Cup. While she may not be the best golfer on the course, Erica’s strong work ethic and attention to detail set her apart, making her a valuable member of the Chartwell team.
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, member golf committee
Erica Radford joined Chartwell in 2025, bringing extensive legal experience, including nearly two years with a strong focus on workers’ compensation. Her practice is now centered on general liability and insurance defense, where she applies her litigation experience, case management skills, and deep understanding of injury-related claims to advocate for her clients.
Prior to joining Chartwell, Erica worked as an associate attorney at a St. Louis law firm, where she managed a high-volume caseload of more than 250 workers’ compensation cases. In this role, she not only handled all aspects of case progression - drafting pleadings, reviewing medical records, and negotiating settlements - but also regularly appeared in courts statewide, advocating for clients at hearings and mediations. She played a key role in developing an efficient case management system designed specifically to track and streamline workers’ compensation claims. Additionally, she supervised a team of paralegals, ensuring the smooth handling of client matters and fostering a collaborative team environment.
A first-generation attorney, Erica has been passionate about the legal profession since childhood. She earned her J.D. from Southern Illinois University and her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Political Science from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. She was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2023 and is an active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, where she serves on the Golf Committee.
Outside the office, Erica enjoys spending time with her husband, Justin, and their dog, Nova. She is an avid sports fan - thanks in large part to her husband - and follows both college and NFL football, as well as college basketball, particularly the Fighting Illini. In recent years, Erica has developed a passion for golf, playing regularly with her husband and friends at their local country club. She even competes in the season-long match play competition, the Queen’s Cup. While she may not be the best golfer on the course, Erica’s strong work ethic and attention to detail set her apart, making her a valuable member of the Chartwell team.
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, member golf committee
