Atty. David Lee Shanks

Atty. David Lee Shanks

David Lee Shanks is a lawyer practicing environmental law. David received a M.S. degree from Colorado State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 33 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About David Lee Shanks at a glance

David Lee Shanks is a environmental attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1993). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1993) and Colorado State University (M.S., 1977). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Lee Shanks is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • David received a M.S. degree from Colorado State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

David Lee Shanks's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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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Where is David Lee Shanks's law office located?
David Lee Shanks's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lee Shanks handle?
David Lee Shanks focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has David Lee Shanks practiced law?
David Lee Shanks has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Lee Shanks go to law school?
David Lee Shanks earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (M.S., 1977).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1993
M.S.
Colorado State University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1993

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