Atty. William A. McDowell

Atty. William A. McDowell

William A. McDowell is a lawyer practicing probate administration, trust administration, probate litigation and 6 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 63 J. Erfahrung 63 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. McDowell at a glance

William A. McDowell is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Dulin, King, Parres, McDowell & McDowell, LLP. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1963) and U.S. Supreme Court (1968). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1962) and University of Notre Dame (Ph.B., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis The Missouri Bar American Bar Association American Judicature Society. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • William A. McDowell is a lawyer practicing probate administration, trust administration, probate litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a Ph.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1959, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • William practices at Dulin, King, Parres, McDowell & McDowell, LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William A. McDowell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. McDowell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

William A. McDowell is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William A. McDowell is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William A. McDowell is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William A. McDowell

Where is William A. McDowell's law office located?
William A. McDowell's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Dulin, King, Parres, McDowell & McDowell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. McDowell handle?
William A. McDowell focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William A. McDowell practiced law?
William A. McDowell has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did William A. McDowell go to law school?
William A. McDowell earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (Ph.B., 1959).
How can I contact William A. McDowell for a consultation?
You can contact William A. McDowell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William A. McDowell received?
William A. McDowell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1962
Ph.B.
University of Notre Dame
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1963
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1968

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