Atty. Debra E. Behrendt
Debra E. Behrendt is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, financial markets and services, white collar crime and 4 other areas of law.
Contracts & Agreements & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO · 35+ Years Experience
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About Debra E. Behrendt at a Glance
Debra E. Behrendt is a Contract Lawyer based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, class action, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1991) and Illinois U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1992). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1991) and University of Missouri B.S. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Debra E. Behrendt
- Debra E. Behrendt is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, financial markets and services, white collar crime and 4 other areas of law
- Debra received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Debra practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in St. Louis, MO
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Debra E. Behrendt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra E. Behrendt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
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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Class Action in St. Louis
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White Collar Crimes in St. Louis
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Civil Litigation in St. Louis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Debra E. Behrendt
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 Debra E. Behrendt's practice in the field of contracts, business, class action, white collar, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Debra E. Behrendt brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri and Illinois U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of, Debra E. Behrendt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and class action, Debra E. Behrendt 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 Debra E. Behrendt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Debra E. Behrendt Handles in St. Louis
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