Atty. Gary E. True

Atty. Gary E. True

Gary E. True is a lawyer practicing asset protection, business law, corporate law and 8 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (314) 944-2971

Profile Summary

About Gary E. True at a glance

Gary E. True is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Summers Compton Wells LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1991), Illinois (1992), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Eighth Circuits (1992). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1991) and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (B.S. Southern, 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Missouri Bar Illinois State and American Bar Associations Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary E. True is a lawyer practicing asset protection, business law, corporate law and 8 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1975, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Gary practices at Summers Compton Wells LLC in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Gary E. True's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary E. True handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Gary E. True is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

Probate

Gary E. True is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.

Gary E. True is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Gary E. True is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

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

Gary E. True is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary E. True

Where is Gary E. True's law office located?
Gary E. True's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Summers Compton Wells LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary E. True handle?
Gary E. True focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Gary E. True practiced law?
Gary E. True has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Gary E. True go to law school?
Gary E. True earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Southern, 1975).
How can I contact Gary E. True for a consultation?
You can contact Gary E. True 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 Gary E. True received?
Gary E. True's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1991
B.S. Southern
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1991
Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Eighth Circuits
Admitted: 1992
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2011

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