Atty. Francis X. Duda

Atty. Francis X. Duda

Francis X. Duda is a member of the Missouri and Illinois Bars.

St. Louis St. Louis 59 yrs experience 59 year
Call (314) 798-5874 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Francis X. Duda at a glance

Francis X. Duda is a Managing Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Anderson & Gilbert, L.C.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1967), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1967), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1971), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1973). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1967) and Xavier University (B.S., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Francis X. Duda is a member of the Missouri and Illinois Bars
  • Mr. Duda is a trial lawyer with experience in a broad range of trial and appellate litigation
  • Frank's experience includes insurance defense litigation, trusts and estates litigation, class action and multi-district litigation, product liability, construction, and commercial litigation
  • Honors And Awards AV Rated St. Louis Bar Foundation Award, 2001 Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis President's Outstanding Service Award, 2000 Missouri Bar Foundation Spurgeon Smith Award, 1992 22nd Judicial Circuit Distinguished Service Award, 1992 Professional Associations And Memberships Missouri Bar Association Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) American Bar Association American Institute of Architects Affiliate Missouri Supreme Court Historical Society, President, 2000 - 2015 22nd Judicial Circuit Law Library Association, President , 1999 - 2015 Missouri Lawyer Trust Account Foundation, Board of Directors, 2001 - 2003 BAMSL Judicial Facilities Committee, Chair, 1987 - 1994 St. Louis Public Library, Board of Directors, 1988 - 1998 St. Louis University Law Alumni Association, President, 1983 - 1985 Carondelet YMCA, Board of Managers, 1979 - 1984 Carondelet YMCA, Chair, 1982 - 1984 Metropolitan YMCA, Board of Directors, 1982 - 1984 Illinois Bar Association 7th Circuit Bar Association, 2000 - Present Lawyer's Association of St. Louis St. Louis University Alumni Council, Member, 1980 - 1985 Missouri Supreme Court Historical Society, Board Member, 2000 - Present 22nd Judicial Circuit Law Library Association, Board Member, 1999 - Present

Practice Areas Explained

Francis X. Duda's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Francis X. Duda handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 Francis X. Duda

Where is Francis X. Duda's law office located?
Francis X. Duda's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Anderson & Gilbert, L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Francis X. Duda handle?
Francis X. Duda focuses on wills, trusts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Francis X. Duda practiced law?
Francis X. Duda has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Francis X. Duda go to law school?
Francis X. Duda earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S., 1964).
How can I contact Francis X. Duda for a consultation?
You can contact Francis X. Duda 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 Francis X. Duda received?
Francis X. Duda's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Saint Louis University School of Law
- 1967
B.S.
Xavier University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1973
Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2000

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