Atty. David M. Korum
David M. Korum is a lawyer practicing litigation, business litigation, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO · 53+ Years Experience
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About David M. Korum at a Glance
David M. Korum is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Shepherd Taylor Korum LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on residential, contracts, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U.S (1973). Educated at University of Louisville J.D. (—) and University of Missouri at Columbia University of Missouri at St. Louis A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Missouri Bar the Bar Association of Metropolitan St, Louis St, and Louis County Bar Association Lawyer's Association of St. Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David M. Korum
- David M. Korum is a lawyer practicing litigation, business litigation, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law
- David received a degree from University of Missouri at Columbia, and has been licensed for 53 years
- David practices at Shepherd Taylor Korum LLP in St. Louis, MO
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David M. Korum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Korum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
Residential Real Estate in St. Louis
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Contracts in St. Louis
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Business & Corporate Law in St. Louis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in St. Louis
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Commercial Real Estate in St. Louis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Louis
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 venue, 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.
St. Louis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Louis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Louis Choose David M. Korum
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David M. Korum's practice in the field of residential, contracts, business, real estate, and commercial re.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David M. Korum brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering residential, contracts, and business, David M. Korum can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Louis
A St. Louis-based practice means David M. Korum attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David M. Korum Handles in St. Louis
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