Atty. Douglas A. Copeland

Atty. Douglas A. Copeland

Douglas A. Copeland is a lawyer practicing business and corporations, education law, estate planning and trusts and 5 other areas of law.

Clayton Clayton 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas A. Copeland at a glance

Douglas A. Copeland is a Member based in Clayton, Missouri, practicing at Copeland Thompson Jeep PC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1980), Illinois (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1980) and University of Missouri (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St, Louis (Chair, School Law Committee) St, and Louis County (President, 1988) and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar (President, 2005-2006 Member: Board of Governors, 1996-2007 Young Lawyers' Section: Chairperson, 1990 Council Member, 1982-1992) Estate Planning Council of St. Serands clients in Clayton, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas A. Copeland is a lawyer practicing business and corporations, education law, estate planning and trusts and 5 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Douglas practices at Copeland Thompson Jeep PC in Clayton, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas A. Copeland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas A. Copeland handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Douglas A. Copeland is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Clayton 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 Douglas A. Copeland

Where is Douglas A. Copeland's law office located?
Douglas A. Copeland's law practice is located in Clayton, Missouri. The firm is Copeland Thompson Jeep PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas A. Copeland handle?
Douglas A. Copeland focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Douglas A. Copeland practiced law?
Douglas A. Copeland has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Douglas A. Copeland go to law school?
Douglas A. Copeland earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Douglas A. Copeland for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas A. Copeland directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas A. Copeland received?
Douglas A. Copeland's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

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

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1980
Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988

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