Atty. David Ivor Hares

Atty. David Ivor Hares

David Ivor Hares is a lawyer practicing general civil trial practice, appellate law, product liability law and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at St.

St. Louis St. Louis 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David Ivor Hares at a glance

David Ivor Hares is a personal injury, business, workers comp, product liability, and litigation attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Cir (1980), Illinois (1981), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1981). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1980) and University of Missouri at St. Louis (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Ivor Hares is a lawyer practicing general civil trial practice, appellate law, product liability law and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at St. Louis in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • David practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

David Ivor Hares's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Ivor Hares handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David Ivor Hares is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Ivor Hares is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David Ivor Hares is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

David Ivor Hares is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Ivor Hares is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

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 David Ivor Hares

Where is David Ivor Hares's law office located?
David Ivor Hares's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Ivor Hares handle?
David Ivor Hares focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has David Ivor Hares practiced law?
David Ivor Hares has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David Ivor Hares go to law school?
David Ivor Hares earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David Ivor Hares for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Ivor Hares received?
David Ivor Hares's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1980
B.A.
University of Missouri at St. Louis
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Cir
Admitted: 1980
Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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