$ 175-380 per hour
About Leonard
Biography
I donate what extra time I can to:
1. Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis (free psycho-social support to those affected by cancer: stress managment, group and individual counseling, nutrition classes, networking, educational sessions and materials)
2. Missouri Veteran's History Project: video interviews of military veterans to capture their experiences and life's lessons from military service; one copy of the dvd goes to the veteran for himsel and his famil and the second copy to the Library of Congress.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
50 years | 250 cases
Probate
35%
50 years | 80 cases
Commercial Real Estate
25%
50 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Missouri for 55 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1970
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Leonard Komen, P.C.
14385 Stablestone Ct., Chesterfield, MO, 63017
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Leonard Komen's Reviews
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Posted by Proud, but can't | May 8, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
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Mr Komen answered my concerns and didnt fill me full of unnecessary information. He also did NOT degrade my intelligence just to give me a sales pitch to become a client...
Posted by Carl | May 30, 2014
Banking client
Len was not the "normal" bank's counsel. He offered creative and succinct advice on loan collections, documentation and court issues. He went above and beyond by taking an active part in the matters before him. He always added value - not just another legal bill. He represented me personally as well ...
Posted by anonymous | July 3, 2013
Highly recommend!
Mr. Komen has been a great legal advisor in handling real estate matters for my business and family. He has helped set up LLC companies for us and has even handled debt collection. He is a very pleasant and down to earth man that is very knowledgeable and very fair. We really found a friend while ...
Posted by John | June 25, 2013
My personal experience
Mr. Komen has provided legal guidance for just about every aspect of our lives for the past 30 years. He prepared the trusts for the estates of my mother, my wife, and myself. He has advised us in setting up and maintaining several LLCs, our C Corp, and just recently helped in the acquisition of pr...
Leonard Komen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Leonard expertly handles the questions presented to him and I fully endorse him."
"Leonard brings his considerable talent and experience to bear in helping his clients with one of the most important aspects of Life Planning - and that is how to handle their Estate. He is a credit to the legal profession. I am happy to endorse him."
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Provides practical advice with a firm grounding in knowledge of commercial law in his answers on Avvo."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Komen does a great job answering questions as thoroughly as possible on Avvo. He is an asset to the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Who's Who in America 2004-2014, Marquis Who's Who
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Citations of Merit, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Principal and Attorney, Law Offices of Leonard Komen, P.C.
1996 - 1999
Principal and Attorney, Komen, Berger & Cohen, L.C.
1980 - 1996
Principal and Attorney, Selner, Glaser, Komen, Berger & Galganski, P.C.
1970 - 1980
Attorney and Partner (1977), Susman Schermer et al
Associations
2010 - Present
Missouri Bar AssociationCertified Mediator
2005 - Present
Cancer Support Community Gtr St. LouisFormer Board Chair
1992 - Present
United States Claims CourtLicensed to Practice
1989 - Present
Messing Education FoundationPresident
1973 - Present
United States Supreme CourtLicensed to Practice
1971 - Present
United States District Court, Easterd District MissouriLicensed to Practice
1970 - Present
United States Court of Appeals, 8th CircuitLicensed to Practice
1970 - Present
Missouri BarLicensed to Practice
1990 - 1992
Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Inc.President
Sample of Legal Cases
Trustee in Bankruptcy
$9,500,000 administered
Attorney for Trustee in Bankruptcy
100% of creditors claims paid in full, plus interest
Estate of Agnes Humes
$4,500,000 in estate assets administered
Education
1970
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
J.D.
N/A
University of Missouri, Columbia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Cancer Support Workshop
Legal Stress Management
N/A
Bankruptcy Workshop
The Role of The Litigator in Bankruptcy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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08 Mar 2024
Q&A
How flexible are HEMS provisions in a trust when it also states that principal and income cant be used to pay previous debts
02 Mar 2024
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
The Probate Process in Missouri and why a Trust should be your primary estate plan
30 Jul 2023
Legal Guide
Minority owners in a company
02 Aug 2012
Legal Guide
Mechanics Liens in Missouri and your Property Rights
02 Aug 2012