First Job
Mark’s first ever job was a Camp Counselor and his first legal job was at 24 years old.
Proudest Moment
How can he choose just one? Mark’s greatest joys come from his family and career. He married Amy Cantor in 1994, and together they raised three wonderful children. Founding Cantor Injury Law in 1998 was a major career milestone. Then more recently, he proudly celebrated his daughter Samantha’s marriage.
Favorite Quote
“Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all time thing. You don’t win once in a while, you don’t do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.”
– Vince Lombardi
You Can Count on Cantor!
It is not just a slogan, it’s a promise and mission.
Mark Cantor serves Saint Louis and believes in giving back. Cantor The Cantor Injury Law Charitable Foundation, INC, a not for profit 501(C)3 he established in 2019 to give back to the community some of his earnings from the law firm’s overwhelming success. The foundation has given tens of thousands of dollars to students for school supplies, local teachers, local churches and synagogues, and to feed and house the needy of our community.
Mark taught students as a Law Professor at Harris-Stowe State University where he donated his time. He is teaching introduction to Law and donating all his earnings back to the community through Mark is also the director of CantorLand, the law firm retreat center for Cantor Injury Law. CantorLand is an official sponsor of what was called the boy scouts and is now the Scouts. CantorLand is approximately 150 acres of Missouri wildlife and is by invitation only.
Education
- Bradley University, B.A. in Political Science, 1990
- Hebrew University, Jerusalem; studied Hebrew and the politics of the Middle East
- Loyola University, New Orleans College of Law, Juris Doctor
Publications
- National Business Institute, Workers’ Compensation Hearings in Missouri: Techniques & Strategies
- Missouri Workers’ Compensation Handbook 1st Edition – An Overview of Missouri Workers’ Compensation Subrogation
Awards & Honors
- AV rated Preeminent Super Lawyer- 2024 and for a full decade previously (Only 5% of attorneys are selected as Super Lawyers annually)
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Missouri Lawyers Weekly top Verdicts and Settlements multiple years
- Missouri Lawyers Weekly Law Firm Leader as chosen by the Editors of that paper
- Editor’s Choice of the Missouri’s Lawyer’s Powerlist for Personal Injury – multiple years
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
- Clients’ Choice Award, Avvo – rated a perfect 10 for a full decade
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2024 and prior years
Beyond the Courtroom
Mark Cantor is a devoted family man, married to Amy Cantor, a dedicated family law attorney. Together, they have three wonderful children and share a deep love for animals. The Cantor family has always had dogs, and their home is currently filled with five beloved pups. Their Goldendoodle, Cash, and miniature Sheepadoodle, Harley, are constant companions, while the women of the family dote on Bella, a small Morkie. They also have two cherished “grand puppies”—Goose, another Goldendoodle, and Kaiyai, a French Bulldog.
Beyond his legal career, Mark is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys rifle and bow hunting, fishing, camping, and exercise. A black belt in Taekwondo, he also has an impressive gun and knife collection. Mark spends much of his free time at CantorLand, his personal outdoor retreat, where he operates heavy equipment, including excavators, high lifts, bulldozers, and skid loaders. He personally built a large lake and is passionate about forestry and conservation, using his Wood-Mizer sawmill to repurpose harvested lumber into treehouses, bridges, and other structures. His love for the outdoors extends to his three horses—Misty, Pal, and Sierra—who are an integral part of the family.
