Atty. John J. Cavanagh

Atty. John J. Cavanagh

John J. Cavanagh is a lawyer practicing dissolution of marriage, custody, juvenile law and 7 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About John J. Cavanagh at a glance

John J. Cavanagh is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Cavanagh & Associates. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on wills, divorce, trusts, child custody, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1962), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and U.S. Supreme Court (1968), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1975). Educated at St. Louis University (LL.B., 1962) and St. Louis University (B.S., 1960). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis The Missouri Bar American Bar Association Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John J. Cavanagh is a lawyer practicing dissolution of marriage, custody, juvenile law and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from St. Louis University in 1960, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • John practices at Cavanagh & Associates in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Cavanagh's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

John J. Cavanagh is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Missouri →

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

John J. Cavanagh is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Missouri →

Trusts

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

Child Custody & Visitation

John J. Cavanagh is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Missouri →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John J. Cavanagh is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 John J. Cavanagh

Where is John J. Cavanagh's law office located?
John J. Cavanagh's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Cavanagh & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Cavanagh handle?
John J. Cavanagh focuses on wills, divorce, trusts, child custody, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John J. Cavanagh practiced law?
John J. Cavanagh has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did John J. Cavanagh go to law school?
John J. Cavanagh earned their education at (LL.B., 1962); (B.S., 1960).
How can I contact John J. Cavanagh for a consultation?
You can contact John J. Cavanagh 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 John J. Cavanagh received?
John J. Cavanagh's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
St. Louis University
- 1962
B.S.
St. Louis University
- 1960

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1962
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1975

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