Atty. James Ray Dankenbring

Atty. James Ray Dankenbring

James Ray Dankenbring is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance, estate planning, trusts and estates and 12 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 49 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About James Ray Dankenbring at a glance

James Ray Dankenbring is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Spencer Fane, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on irs, trusts, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Ray Dankenbring is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance, estate planning, trusts and estates and 12 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Spencer Fane, LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Ray Dankenbring's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Ray Dankenbring handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Trusts

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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.

James Ray Dankenbring is one of 226,536 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.

James Ray Dankenbring is one of 501,317 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.

James Ray Dankenbring is one of 85,302 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 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 James Ray Dankenbring

Where is James Ray Dankenbring's law office located?
James Ray Dankenbring's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Spencer Fane, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ray Dankenbring handle?
James Ray Dankenbring focuses on irs, trusts, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Ray Dankenbring practiced law?
James Ray Dankenbring has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
How can I contact James Ray Dankenbring for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Ray Dankenbring received?
James Ray Dankenbring's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1977

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