Atty. Michael Thomas McDowell
Michael Thomas McDowell is a lawyer practicing probate administration, trust administration, estate planning law and 6 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S.B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Estate Planning Law & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO · 38+ Years Experience
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About Michael Thomas McDowell at a Glance
Michael Thomas McDowell is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Dulin, King, Parres, McDowell & McDowell, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1988) and Illinois (1989). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1988) and Creighton University (B.S.B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Thomas McDowell
- Michael Thomas McDowell is a lawyer practicing probate administration, trust administration, estate planning law and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S.B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices at Dulin, King, Parres, McDowell & McDowell, LLP in St. Louis, MO
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Thomas McDowell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Thomas McDowell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
Residential Real Estate in St. Louis
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Trusts in St. Louis
Michael Thomas McDowell is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →
Probate in St. Louis
Michael Thomas McDowell is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Thomas McDowell 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 Thomas McDowell
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 Thomas McDowell's practice in the field of residential, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Thomas McDowell brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri and Illinois, Michael Thomas McDowell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering residential, trusts, and probate, Michael Thomas McDowell 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 Thomas McDowell 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 Thomas McDowell Handles in St. Louis
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