Atty. John Michael Clear

Atty. John Michael Clear

Mr. John Michael Clear is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, class action, class and derivative actions and 7 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Clear at a glance

John Michael Clear is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1974) and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth (1975). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1974) and Washington University (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Michael Clear is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, class action, class and derivative actions and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Washington University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Clear's Areas of Practice

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

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 Michael Clear is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Michael Clear is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Class Action

John Michael Clear is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →

Securities Law

John Michael Clear is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

John Michael Clear 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 John Michael Clear

Where is John Michael Clear's law office located?
John Michael Clear'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 John Michael Clear handle?
John Michael Clear focuses on personal injury, business, class action, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Michael Clear practiced law?
John Michael Clear has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Michael Clear go to law school?
John Michael Clear earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact John Michael Clear for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Clear 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 Michael Clear received?
John Michael Clear's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1974
A.B.
Washington University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1974
District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth
Admitted: 1975

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