$ 250-375 per hour
David P. Senkel
About David
Biography
"AV" Peer Review Rated (Martindale-Hubbell) -highest rating as established by other attorneys for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability. St. Louis Magazine,"Best Lawyers" edition, (2007-present). Emphasis on complex Domestice Relations litigation including sopisticated/substantial property investigation/valuation/allocation, spousal support and child-related issues. Represented clients in over 2750 domestic cases during past 37 years. Frequent referral of complex cases by other attorneys. Substantial mediation experience in "high net-worth" cases (working with tax and finacial consultants). Appointed by Circuit Court to serve as Master in complex cases. Member-Family Law Section, Missouri Bar.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
49 years | 2,750 cases
Government
25%
47 years
Litigation
20%
49 years | 275 cases
Education
15%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Missouri for 48 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Thurman Law Firm
One Thurman Court (283 Main St.), PO Box 800, Hillsboro, MO, 63050
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Posted by Jessica | November 14, 2014
David Senkel Review
Mr. Senkel is an amazing lawyer. He helped me when I had no one else to turn to. He fought hard for me and didn't give up even when I wanted to. When I got behind on making payments to him he was patient and never made me feel like an outcast. He is warm and caring and he helped me make it through a ...
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Experience
Honors
2014
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News and World Reports "Best Lawyers in America"
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News and World Reports "Best Lawyers in America"
2006
Jeffersonian Award-Business of the Year, Jefferson County Growth Association
1996
Outstanding Service, MSHSAA (St Pius X H. S.)
1989
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - 2014
Co-owner;Officer and Director, Wee Care Learning Center, Inc
1971 - 1974
Ist Lt., United States Air Force
Associations
2009 - Present
NSBA Council of School AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
Missouri Municipal LeagueMember
2007 - Present
Missouri Municipal Attorneys AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Missouri Bar, Family Law SectionMember
1977 - Present
Missouri BarMember
1977 - Present
Jefferson County Bar AssociationPresident (1987-88)
Sample of Legal Cases
J.H. Berra Const. Co. v. Assessor for Jefferson County, MO
Affirmed by Missouri Supreme Court
Education
1977
Creighton University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor (Cum Laude)
1971
Grove City (Pa.) College
Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude)
Speaking Engagements
1985
Various Professional and Civic Organizations (past 25 years)
Numerous Family Law Topics
Publications
1976
Creighton Law Review
Major Crimes Act
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In the state of missouri, can a child decide which parent they want to live with? If so, at what age?
30 Nov 2014
Q&A
Stop paying child support before our court date
24 Nov 2014
Q&A
In a spousal support case is the ex husbands new wife responsible if ex husband cant make payment
22 Nov 2014