St. Louis Area
Boggs, Boggs & Bates is pleased to announce that Christopher M. Garcia has joined the firm as an associate in its St. Louis office.

Amy M. Christiansen announces that she has opened her own practice at 100 Chesterfield Business Parkway, Suite 200, Chesterfield, MO 63005.

Other States
John C. Hilton of Alexandria, Virginia, has been appointed by Gov. Matt Blunt to Truman State University's Board of Governors. Mr. Hilton is an associate at Patton Boggs LLP, and holds a bachelor's degree from Truman State University. His appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on January 1, 2013.