Atty. Douglas J. Stanley

Atty. Douglas J. Stanley

Douglas J. Stanley is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, private client and 2 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas J. Stanley at a glance

Douglas J. Stanley is a Counsel 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 trusts, estate planning, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1991), Missouri (1995), Illinois U.S. Tax Court (2002), and Colorado (2022). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1991) and University of Central Arkansas (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas J. Stanley is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, private client and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Central Arkansas in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Douglas practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas J. Stanley's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Douglas J. Stanley is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

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.

Douglas J. Stanley is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Douglas J. Stanley is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas J. Stanley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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. 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas J. Stanley

Where is Douglas J. Stanley's law office located?
Douglas J. Stanley's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas J. Stanley handle?
Douglas J. Stanley focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Douglas J. Stanley practiced law?
Douglas J. Stanley has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Douglas J. Stanley go to law school?
Douglas J. Stanley earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Douglas J. Stanley for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas J. Stanley 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 J. Stanley received?
Douglas J. Stanley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1991
B.A.
University of Central Arkansas
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1991
Missouri
Admitted: 1995
Illinois U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2002
Colorado
Admitted: 2022

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