Atty. Michael Jonathan Silver
Michael Jonathan Silver is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, contracts & agreements and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.
Contracts & Agreements & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO · 30+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jonathan Silver at a Glance
Michael Jonathan Silver is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts, contracts, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1996). Educated at Tufts University (B.A., 1993) and Washington University School of Law J.D. 1996 Order of the Coif (—). Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships American Bar Association •The Missouri Bar. Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jonathan Silver
- Michael Jonathan Silver is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, contracts & agreements and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Michael practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in St. Louis, MO
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Jonathan Silver's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jonathan Silver handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
Trusts in St. Louis
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Contracts in St. Louis
Michael Jonathan Silver is one of 76,101 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Missouri →
Estate Planning & Probate in St. Louis
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael Jonathan Silver is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →
Business & Corporate Law in St. Louis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Louis
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.
St. Louis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Louis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Louis Choose Michael Jonathan Silver
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Jonathan Silver's practice in the field of trusts, contracts, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jonathan Silver brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, contracts, and estate planning, Michael Jonathan Silver can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Louis
A St. Louis-based practice means Michael Jonathan Silver attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Jonathan Silver Handles in St. Louis
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