Atty. Peter Dunbar Van Cleve

Atty. Peter Dunbar Van Cleve

Peter Dunbar Van Cleve is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, debt collection, transactions and 4 other areas of law. Peter received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Dunbar Van Cleve at a glance

Peter Dunbar Van Cleve is a Managing Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and Missouri (1989). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1986) and Princeton University (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter Dunbar Van Cleve is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, debt collection, transactions and 4 other areas of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Peter practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Dunbar Van Cleve's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Dunbar Van Cleve handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Peter Dunbar Van Cleve is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Missouri →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Peter Dunbar Van Cleve is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Peter Dunbar Van Cleve

Where is Peter Dunbar Van Cleve's law office located?
Peter Dunbar Van Cleve'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 Peter Dunbar Van Cleve handle?
Peter Dunbar Van Cleve focuses on business, m&a, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Peter Dunbar Van Cleve practiced law?
Peter Dunbar Van Cleve has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Peter Dunbar Van Cleve go to law school?
Peter Dunbar Van Cleve earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact Peter Dunbar Van Cleve for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter Dunbar Van Cleve received?
Peter Dunbar Van Cleve's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1986
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
Missouri
Admitted: 1989

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