Atty. W. David Wells
W. David Wells is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, complex and multidistrict litigation, appellate practice.
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About W. David Wells at a glance
W. David Wells is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1964), Missouri (1965), and Illinois (2000). Educated at University of Nebraska (J.D., 1964) and Princeton University (B.A., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- W. David Wells is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, complex and multidistrict litigation, appellate practice
- W. David received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1961, and has been licensed for 62 years
- W. David practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis, MO
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W. David Wells's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. David Wells handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
W. David Wells is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
W. David Wells is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
W. David Wells is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
W. David Wells is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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