Litigant Pro Se Albert B. Pepper v "Super Lawyer" Anthony R. Friedman and Prevails With Full Motion To Dismiss With Prejudice, May 13, 2026
Abstract: Motion to Dismiss Retaliatory Order of Protection | Case # 2611-PN00554Overview
This legal compilation presents the successful "Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice" filed in the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of St. Charles County, Missouri, in the matter of Anthony R. Friedman v. Albert B. Pepper.
The document details a critical defense against the alleged misuse of the Adult Abuse Act as a tool for prior restraint against a whistleblower and consumer advocate.
Key Defense Pillars
Violation of Rule 4-3.3(d) (Duty of Candor): Evidence that Petitioner, a licensed attorney, omitted material facts during the ex parte proceeding, including an active OCDC disciplinary investigation (File #25-2531-X).
Objective Physical Impossibility:
Documentation of the Respondent’s status as a 64-year-old disabled individual with a spinal cord injury, residing 95 miles from the Petitioner without a vehicle, rendering claims of "immediate danger" a logistical and biological impossibility.
Statutory Protection for Legitimate Conduct:
Arguments proving that the Respondent's conduct constitutes constitutionally protected citizen journalism and consumer advocacy, which are expressly excluded from the definitions of harassment or stalking under RSMo § 455.010.
Significant Entities & Parties
Petitioner: Anthony R. Friedman, Attorney at Law (Missouri Bar # 65531), d/b/a The Friedman Law Firm LLC.
Respondent: Albert B. Pepper Jr. (Respondent pro se), d/b/a Phoenix Rising Productions LLC.
Judicial Authority: The Honorable William Byrnes, Division 12 of the 11th Judicial Circuit.
Disciplinary Bodies: Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel (OCDC) (Investigation File #25-2531-X).
Keywords - Anthony R. Friedman, Missouri Bar # 65531, Friedman Law Firm LLC, Albert B. Pepper Jr., Phoenix Rising Productions LLC,
Case # 2611-PN00554,
OCDC File # 25-2531-X,
Adult Abuse Act, Order of Protection, Motion to Dismiss, Whistleblower, Citizen Journalism, Consumer Advocacy, RSMo § 455.010, Rule 4-3.3(d), St. Charles County 11th Judicial Circuit.
Conclusion - Albert B. Pepper Jr. made his appearance in the 11th judicial circuit on May 13, 2026 and the court granted the full motion to dismiss with prejudice having no amendments nor stipulations.
View the entire Motion to Dismiss With Prejudice at the following website url's:
The Ex-Parte Petition filed by Anthony R. Friedman (Petitioner) naming Albert B. Pepper Jr. (Respondent) has resulted in a successful conclusion where Albert B. Pepper Jr. litigant pro se. prevailed against "Super Lawyer" Anthony R. Friedman by the granting of trial court judge William Byrnes Respondents full motion to dismiss with prejudice having no amendments or stipulations on May 13, 2026. Case # 2611-PN00554
(The Casenet url now indicated "no case available" whereas the case has been removed / expunged as a result of the dissolution of the complaint) https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/newHeader.do?inputVO.caseNumber=2611-PN00554&inputVO.courtId=CT11&inputVO.isTicket=false#docket