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Don has extensive experience representing closely-held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. He advises clients on all aspects of the organization and operation of the client's business including complex sale, financing, merger and acquisition, and real estate development transactions. In addition, a substantial portion of his practice is devoted to tax and estate planning matters for individuals and ownership succession planning for closely held business owners. |
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Primary Areas of Practice |
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Business and Corporate Law |
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Estate Planning |
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Real Estate Law |
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Probate and Trust Administration |
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Tax Law and Taxation Planning |
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Trial Practice in the above areas |
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Arbitration |
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LL.M., (Taxation) Washington University School of Law, 1978 |
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J.D., Washington University School of Law, 1966 |
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B.S. Engineering Science, Washington University, 1964 |
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Listed in Who's Who in American Law and Who's Who in the Midwest |
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Adjunct Professor, Taxation and Business Law, Washington University School of Business, 1977-Present |
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Member, Estate Planning Council of St. Louis |
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Member, Attorneys for Family Held Enterprises |
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Member, Family Firm Institute |
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Member, Board of Directors, Lindenwood University, 2005 |
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President, St. Louis County Bar Association, 1975 |
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Commercial Disputes Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association |
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Chairman, Visiting Nurses Association of Greater St. Louis, 1993-1999 |
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Chairman, St. Louis County Civil Service Commission, 1975-1983 |
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