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Tim Schlesinger

Tim Schlesinger

Location:
St. Louis, Missouri
Phone:
314-244-3661
Fax:
314-727-2101
E-mail:

With the innovations of scientific research and the growth of modern technology, family planning has taken on new dimensions and possibilities. Couples who previously could not have children can now build their families through what is known as "assisted reproductive technologies" (ARTs). At the law firm of Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C., attorney Tim Schlesinger of our Saint Louis, Missouri, office helps clients seeking to build their families through such methods as surrogacy, gestational carriers, egg donation, embryo donation, sperm donation, in-vitro fertilization and other processes.

Helping You Achieve Your Desire for a Family

With the help of ARTs, the possibility for a family is readily available for those couples who medically qualify. However, when prospective parents decide to start or add to their family through surrogacy, gestational carriers, donation or in-vitro, a comprehensive agreement between all parties involved is crucial to protect the rights of the prospective parents, the surrogate, the donors and the baby.

At our firm, we will help you draft surrogacy agreements, gestational carrier agreements, donor agreements and in-vitro process agreements designed to protect your rights, no matter which part you play in the process. In cases of surrogacy, once the baby is born we will help prospective parents through the legal process to be declared the lawful parents of the child. Attorney Tim Schlesinger has more than 30 years of legal experience and has published several articles regarding ARTs and Missouri law. He will use his extensive knowledge of ARTs and family law to help you attain the family you've always wanted.

Contact Our Firm for Experienced, Compassionate Service

If you are considering starting a family through ARTs, please call our Saint Louis office today at 314-480-3479 or toll free at 888-766-9714. We offer free initial consultations for all matters related to ARTs and family planning.

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Other Frequent Case Types

Read more about other types of cases we often handle.

Custody and Mental Illness/Addiction in St. Louis, MO 

Domestic Partnership and Cohabitation Agreement in St. Louis, MO 

Employment Based Permanent Resident in St. Louis, MO 

Estate Planning in St. Louis, MO 

Intellectual Property in St. Louis, MO 

Mediation and Collaborative Divorce in St. Louis, MO
 
Prenuptial and Post Nuptial in St. Louis, MO

Wills and Trusts in St. Louis, MO

"The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements."

Areas of Practice

  • Child Custody and Support
  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Spousal Support
  • Surrogacy
  • Estate Planning
  • Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
  • Adoption

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri, 1983
  • Illinois, 1985
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 1984
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1984
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1990

Education

  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, Columbia, Missouri
    • J.D. - 1983
  • University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
    • Bachelor of Journalism - 1979
    • Honors: Dean's List 1975, 1976, 1977
    • Major: Journalism

Published Works

  • "Forensic Accountants as Experts in Missouri Divorce Proceedings", St. Louis Bar Journal, Spring, 2009
  • "Alternative Parenting Arrangements", Missouri Bar Family Law Deskbook, 6th Edition, 2005
  • "Assisted Human Reproduction: Unresolved Issues in Parentage, Child Custody and Support", Missouri Bar Journal, January/February, 2005
  • "Sex Abuse Allegations in Child Custody Cases – Defending A Parent's Worst Nightmare", St. Louis Bar Journal, Winter, 1995

Classes/Seminars

  • Client Counseling, Washington University in St. Louis - School of Law, 2008 - Present
  • "A Roadmap Through Divorce Proceedings", National Business Institute, 2009
  • "Forensic Accounting in Divorce", National Business Institute, 2008
  • "Financial Settlement Strategies for Your Divorce Clients", National Business Institute, 2007
  • "Support Issues in the Evolving Family Structure", Missouri Bar Family Law Conference, 2006
  • "Dividing Assets and Debts Equitably", National Business Institute, 2006
  • "Critical Financial Mistakes in Divorce Proceedings", National Business Institute, 2004
  • "Who is The Family" Missouri Bar Family Law Conference, 2004
  • "Alternative Parenting Arrangements" Missouri Bar Family Law Conference, 2003
  • "Support of Persons in Family Law Proceedings", National Business Institute, 2003
  • "Estate Plans and the Marital Estate" Missouri Bar Family Law Conference, 2001
  • "Child Custody and Visitation in Missouri", National Business Institute, 2001
  • "Spousal Support in Missouri Divorce Proceedings", National Business Institute, 2001
  • "Child Custody and Visitation in Missouri", National Business Institute, 1999
  • "Important Developments in Family Law", University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, 1997

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Missouri Bar Association - Family Law Section, 1983 - Present
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, 1983 - Present

Past Employment Positions

  • Campbell & Coyne, P.C., Partner, Managing Partner, 1994 - 2002
  • Susman, Schermer, Rimmel and Shifrin, P.C., Attorney, 1988 - 1994

Pro Bono Activities

  • The Women's Safe House, Board of Directors, 2006 - Present
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis - Fee Dispute Resolution Committee, 1994 - 2002
  • Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts, 1985 - 1994