Practice areas
My goal is to help my clients understand and implement the legal documents they need to ensure that their wishes are carried out today and loved ones taken care of during times of disability or after their death. Specialties: Wills, Trusts, Probate, Guardianship and Transactional Business Advice Disclaimer: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.
14 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Good Standing, Active | 2009 | 03/10/2021 |
| TX | Inactive | 2007 | 03/07/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CEO | TuckerAllen | 2015 - 2017 |
| Attorney | Private Practice | 2008 - 2015 |
| Associate | Oppenheimer, Blend, Harrison & Tate, Inc. | 2007 - 2008 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ladue News | Law Soeak: Q&A with Mary Elizabeth Coleman | 2017 |
| Show Me St. Louis | Why parents of young children need a will or trust | 2017 |
| TuckerAllen Blog | A smart but often overlooked way to spend your tax refund | 2017 |
| Saint Louis Post Dispatch | Pay-on-death can beat probate- but be careful! | 2016 |
| Town and Style | Second Marriage Finances | 2016 |
| TuckerAllen blog | Debunking estate planning myths- Part 3 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Things to consider when hiring an Estate Planning Attorney | 2016 | |
| I'm not Prince, do I need a Will? | 2016 | |
| Debunking Estate Planning Myths, Part 1 | 2016 | |
| Debunking Estate Planning Myths, Part 2 | 2016 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| St. Marys University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
| Saint Louis University | BSBA | 2004 |
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Emily Kirk, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 1, 2018
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I worked for a firm led by Mary Elizabeth for over a year. Mary Elizabeth is smart as can be, ethical, and was a joy to work for. She is an excellent attorney. She also is business-minded and incredibly insightful on so many different matters. She treated her employees with respect and compassion. She is an inspiring, exceptional leader and I'm pleased to endorse her.
Janice Miles, Estate planning Attorney on May 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mary Elizabeth Coleman is an ethical committed lawyer whom I do not hesitate to endorse highly.
Linda White, Estate planning Attorney on May 23, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mary Elizabeth is both a skilled and compassionate attorney. I would never hesitate to entrust a client, friend, or even family member to her, as I know they would receive impeccable, comprehensive estate planning advice and services.
Esther Pelaez-Prada, Estate planning Attorney on May 23, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mary Elizabeth is a smart, hard working attorney. She not only has a thorough understanding of Texas estate and probate law, she also understands people and is very kind and nurturing. I would recommend her to anyone with estate planning needs.
Margaret Hickerson, Estate planning Attorney on May 23, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse Mary Elizabeth Coleman. She is an outstanding example of integrity and thorough professionalism.
Nicholas Sarcone, Estate planning Attorney on May 23, 2016
Relationship: Friend
I've known Mary Elizabeth for many years. She is smart, dedicated lawyer who is very skilled. For all your estate planning and other legal needs you can trust Mary Elizabeth!
Ashley Morgan, Estate planning Attorney on May 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse and recommend Mary Elizabeth. She takes her time with each of her clients, getting to know their needs. She is an excellent attorney.
Joshua Stegeman, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 31, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
As a fellow lawyer in the community, I wanted to choose someone who I could trust and felt comfortable handling my estate planning. I am pleased to endorse Mary Elizabeth who handled all of our estate planning needs to my satisfaction and continues to provide consultation as needed.