David Gregory (politician)

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
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 96th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byMike Leara
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Missouri House of Representatives

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)
  • Special Committee on Government Accountability, chairman
  • Rules, Administrative Oversight
  • Budget

Committee assignments (past)
  • Judiciary, chairman

Missouri State Auditor election

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
2016 Missouri House of Representative District 96 Republican Primary
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican David Gregory 3,944 62.5
Republican Dan Reuter 2,366 37.5%
2018 Missouri House of Representative District 96 Election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican David Gregory 12,071 58.8
Democratic Erica Hoffman 8,458 41.2%
2020 Missouri House of Representative District 96 Election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican David Gregory 14,180 59.9
Democratic Erica Hoffman 9,475 40.1%

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

David is a lifelong Missourian and he lives in the south St. Louis County region with his wife, Paige. He has an accounting degree, a Masters of Business Administration, and a Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University.

References
  1. "Representative David Gregory".
  2. "Gregory's audit of Department of Revenue highlights $36 million in cost-savings". 13 February 2018.
  3. Hays, Brady (13 September 2022). "Exit interview". The Missouri Times.
  4. "Outstanding Freshmen 2018: Rep. David Gregory". 11 September 2018.
  5. Manley, Emily (2 March 2021). "Lawmakers plan to investigate high beef prices affecting Missouri cattlemen". FOX 2.
  6. "State Rep. David Gregory running for Missouri State Auditor". 5 August 2021.
  7. Ryan, Monica (5 August 2021). "State Rep. David Gregory running for Missouri State Auditor". FOX 2.
  8. Beardslee, Keith (June 15, 2021). "David Gregory recently won a stunning $1.64 million jury verdict". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
  9. Beardslee, Keith (December 20, 2021). "Attorney David Gregory Secures Million Dollar Landmark Judgment in Animal Abuse Case". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
  10. "Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney - David Gregory". Super Lawyers.


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