Atty. Donald L. Kohl
A highly experienced lawyer, Attorney Donald L. Kohl has earned the respect of the Missouri legal community and beyond.
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About Donald L. Kohl at a glance
Donald L. Kohl is a Retired Partner based in St. Charles, Missouri, practicing at Shea Kohl Law, LC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1983), and Illinois (1984). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1979) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of St and Charles County and Illinois State Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Serands clients in St. Charles, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A highly experienced lawyer, Attorney Donald L. Kohl has earned the respect of the Missouri legal community and beyond
- As witness to that, he was elected Judge of the St. Peters Municipal Court in 1985 and continues to serve in this position today
- He is also the Prosecuting Attorney of St. Charles City and was previously the city’s Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
- Among his extensive current work, Attorney Kohl is most committed to helping his clients at Shea Kohl Law
- His casework includes personal injury, car accidents, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, commercial litigation, nursing home negligence, and premises liability, such as slip-and-fall accidents
- Clients attest to his excellent service as a lawyer, describing him as someone who personally cares about his clients and who tirelessly advocates for them
- As further proof of his outstanding reputation, he has been invited to speak as an expert at various functions such as the National Business Institute’s seminar on Complex Social Security Law Issues
- With his track record, he has earned the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest recognition of a lawyer’s professionalism and ethics
- He has a “Very Good” rating from the independent lawyer review website Avvo, as well as top ratings on other lawyer review sites
- Attorney Kohl holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Housing and Human Environments from the University of Missouri, and a Doctor of Law Degree from the Washington University School of Law
- He is a member of the St. Charles County and Illinois State Bar Associations, the Missouri Bar, and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
- When not working as a lawyer, he volunteers for organizations such as the St. Charles County Road Board (of which he was Chairman) and Habitat for Humanity in St. Charles County (of which he was a Board Member)
- Attorney Kohl is ready to help with your legal concern
Practice Areas Explained
Donald L. Kohl's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald L. Kohl handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Donald L. Kohl is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Missouri →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Donald L. Kohl is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →
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.
Donald L. Kohl is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Donald L. Kohl is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Donald L. Kohl is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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. Charles 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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