Susan Elizabeth Hamra

Susan Elizabeth Hamra

4.2
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 43 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chesterfield, MO
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Trusts ... +2 more

16141 Swingley Ridge Rd Ste 105, Chesterfield, MO

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Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Trusts 20%

39 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 43 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1982

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 42 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1983

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Hamra Law Firm, LLC

16141 Swingley Ridge Rd Ste 105, Chesterfield, MO, 63017-1778

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Susan Elizabeth Hamra's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2015 | Debt Collection

I do not recommend

I hired Susan to help me collect money from my ex. I did receive some of the money owed me, but it was due to my own work and research. Her involvement was limited. She really did not know what she was doing. I regret hiring her.

Susan Hamra

Replied last November 13, 2015

I am sorry that you had this experience and wish you had shared this with me during your case. We certainly do not want to do or not do anything which makes matters more difficult for a client. From time to time, clients ask to do possible "legwork" to reduce their fees and I wonder if there was a miscommunication regarding this. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you would like to discuss this matter further.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2015 | Probate

Wills and Trusts

After my mother passed we continued using Susan Hamra. We received a bill from her for work which had some errors, which she later corrected and adjusted the fee owed. We promptly paid the correct fee. When we asked for a fee quote for the remaining work which was fairly straightforward (quit-clai...m deed) etc... She then asked for up front fee deposit, which we nor our mother had ever been asked for in the past. After we asked what the deposit was for she then wrote us a nasty letter saying "no client has ever balked at paying a fee deposit". After being in business for 30 years you would think she would be a bit more knowledgeable about what it takes to file a document and appreciative of business our family has provided over the last 10 years. I would highly recommend anyone from using her ever again.

Posted by Frances | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Very Helpful

Susan has helped me with my trust, estate planning and many other issues that I have had to deal with after the passing of my husband in January of 2012. I have used her services on a number of times in the past few years and always have full confidence in her. She has always been very professional... and compassionate.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills

Helpful, Professional, Knowledgable, Precise

My wife and I have been entirely satisfied with Ms. Hamra's legal services. We have used her consistently for over 5 years. She helped us develop and implement wills and living wills, set up our estate, assist with my mother's legal needs, and also helped us incorporate our business. She is clear... on what she knows and does not know, what additional research is needed, and brings precision to our discussions and her development of legal documents. We recommend her highly.

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Susan Elizabeth Hamra's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Fleddermann

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan provides compassionate representation on behalf of her clients and works tirelessly to provide positive results in the best interests of her clients. I'm happy to provide my endorsement of Susan Hamra in Domestic Relations."

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Leigh Carson

Family lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan and I have known each other and had cases against each other for almost 25 years. Susan always knows the law and she is exceptionally prepared for every meeting with the Judge. She is a superb negotiator on behalf of her clients, being realistic while at the same time being firm in supporting her client’s position. Susan is one of the most organized attorneys that I know and that includes responding to phone calls, texts, e-mails and letters promptly and effectively. Her staff is always very friendly and helpful as well."

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Stephen Fleddermann

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2004

Parkway Hall of Fame, Parkway School District

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Principal, Hamra Law Firm

1998 - 2001

Prosecuting Attorney, City of Chesterfield

1984 - 1988

Assistant General Counsel, Roosevelt Bank

1982 - 1984

Associate, Tremayne, Lay, Carr & Bauer

Associations

1982 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member

2000 - 2000

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Estate Planning & Probate Institute

Co-chair

Education

1982

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Missouri, Columbia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1999

Annual Institute on Estate Planning

Ethics in Estate Planning

1998

Probate and Trust Institute

Ethical and Practical Considerations

Publications

1998

Annual Probate and Trust Institute Ethical and Practical Considerations

Languages

English

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