David S. Purcell

David S. Purcell

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 35% Elder Law
  • 30% Estate Planning
  • 25% Probate
  • 10% Litigation

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Purcell and Amen - Attorneys at Law, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C
    10805 Sunset Office Drive
    Suite 100
    St. Louis, MO 63127
    Office: 314-966-8077
    Fax: 314-966-5906
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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David Purcell was the founder and owner of Purcell Associates, L.L.C., whichwas succeeded by Purcell Amen, L.L.C., a St. Louis [Sunset Hills], Missouri -... more

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5 star rating

“5 stars”

Posted by: H.E.C., 9 months ago.

Client Review: Paul was very thorough with his explanations and answered all of our questions honestly.
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“Exceptional Client Service”

Posted by: JDM, 9 months ago.

Client Review: My visit was a very good experience. I would recommend your firm to friends. Your service was much more than I expected. I thank you for your... more
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Peer Endorsements

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4 endorsements


Todd D. Schmitz

I endorse this lawyer. I know David from his work as an estate planning attorney and his good work helping veterans obtain benefits. He provides... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Todd Schmitz , Mount Clemens (MI), Almost 2 years ago
Jerry E Shiles

I have known David for many years and have worked together with him through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. You cannot go wrong... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jerry Shiles , Oklahoma City (OK), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

40 years since David S. Purcell was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Missouri Good Standing, Active 1973 01/08/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founder and Owner at Purcell & Amen, L.L.C. 2003–present
Founder and Owner at Purcell & Associates, L.L.C. 1994–2003
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Washington University in St. Louis Law JD - Juris Doctor 1973
College of Wooster History/Soviet Studies BA 1968

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell 2010
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Area Director - St. Louis Board Member Missouri Care Planning Council 2008–present
Chairman Salvation Army Planned Giving Committee 2008–present
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Contribution

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Publications

Article Publication Date
Practical Ethics in Elder Law St. Louis Bar Journal 2010
Granny's Lawyer Gets Sued for Malpractice: How Traditional Estate Planning Prejudices Eligibility for Medicaid and Other Government Benefits St. Louis Bar Journal 2004
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