Atty. Steven Michael Dawson

Atty. Steven Michael Dawson

Steven Michael Dawson is a lawyer practicing corporate law, elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning and 4 other areas of law. Steven received a B.S. degree from Saint Louis University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (314) 561-7108 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Steven Michael Dawson at a glance

Steven Michael Dawson is a Counsel based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1997) and Illinois (1998). Educated at Saint Louis University Law School (J.D., 1997) and Saint Louis University (B.S., 1994). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steven Michael Dawson is a lawyer practicing corporate law, elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.S. degree from Saint Louis University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Steven practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in St. Louis, MO and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Michael Dawson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Steven Michael Dawson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

Probate

Steven Michael Dawson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Steven Michael Dawson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Steven Michael Dawson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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.

Looking for additional Missouri attorneys? Browse all attorneys in St. Louis or all attorneys in Missouri.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven Michael Dawson

Where is Steven Michael Dawson's law office located?
Steven Michael Dawson'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 Steven Michael Dawson handle?
Steven Michael Dawson focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Steven Michael Dawson practiced law?
Steven Michael Dawson has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Steven Michael Dawson go to law school?
Steven Michael Dawson earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1994).
How can I contact Steven Michael Dawson for a consultation?
You can contact Steven Michael Dawson 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.

Education

J.D.
Saint Louis University Law School
- 1997
B.S.
Saint Louis University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1997
Illinois
Admitted: 1998

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.