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C. Curran Coulter
also known as C. Curran Coulter II, Curran Coulter
About C.
Biography
C. Curran Coulter II is the Managing Partner at Coulter Goldberger, LLC. He focuses his practice on complex family law litigation. His transactional background allows him to better understand some of the complicated financial implications of many family law matters.
EDUCATION & LEGAL BACKGROUND
He graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law's number-one rated program and is admitted to practice law in Missouri and in the Federal Circuit Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Prior to his law school, he graduated on the Dean's List from the Missouri School of Journalism at University of Missouri, Columbia, with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with minors in Business and English.
Prior to founding Coulter Lambson, LP, Mr. Coulter was an associate at a family law firm based in Clayton, Missouri and worked for a company focused on business valuation and litigation support. During law school, he externed with the Department of Veterans Affairs and family law firms.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Coulter is a graduate of the prestigious National Institute for Trial Advocacy's Family Law Trial Advocacy Program and has been recognized as a Top 10 Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Top 10 Family Law Attorney by Best of the Best Lawyers, a Top 10 Family Law Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine, Top 10 Attorney Under 40 by the National Academy of Familiy Law Attorneys. He is also rated a perfect 10.0 out of 10.0 on the attorney rating site, AVVO, and was selected as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers since 2018.
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Alimony
22%
13 years | 250 cases
Child Custody
22%
13 years | 250 cases
Divorce and Separation
22%
13 years | 250 cases
Child Support
15%
13 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-400 per hour
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Missouri for 13 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Coulter Goldberger, LLC
130 South Bemiston Avenue, Suite 400, Clayton, MO, 63105
Coulter Goldberger, LLC
814 1st Capitol Dr, Saint Charles, MO, 63301
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C. Curran Coulter's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Review 6/8/23
Working with Curran was an absolute delight. When you need expert advice and you get diligent care added, it can only result in nothing short of genuine appreciation. Thank you, Curran, for sharing your devotion to your practice and care with my matter. All the best, my friend.
Posted by Jackie | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Easy, friendly, and professional
I was embarrassed to admit that for the first time in many many years I had obtained a speeding ticket...Curran was friendly and professional and helped me get it reduced to a non-moving violation. He didn’t make me feel silly, and the whole process was very convenient and efficient, being able to mo...
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney
Mr. Coulter helped me through what had become a very difficult situation. He was very professional and informative. Presented me with alternatives, and kept me in the loop. I had hired a different attorney during my divorce and felt poorly represented and indiferent. Mr. Coulter was the complete ...
Posted by Steve | March 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Modification / Custody
Curran is a tremendous lawyer always thinking of ways to get things done. My case just settled and was better than I could have imagined it would turn out, and believe me my case was like a ball of yarn. My case drug on for nearly 10 years with insane situations. I met Curran a year ago and handed...
Posted by Saif | November 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended Lawyer
Curran Coulter was a beacon of hope to me at a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a reasonable resolution seemed impossible. Mr. Coulter represented me in a rare child custody/jurisdiction case while I was living out-of-state and was always calm and compassionate. He was resp...
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Experience
Honors
2020
10 Best Family Law Attorneys (Nominee), American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Top 10 Family Law Attorney List (Selected), Best of the Best Attorneys
2020
Top 10 Family Law Firm (selected), Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
10 Best Family Law Firms (selected for membership), American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Top 10 Attorney (selected), Attorney and Practice Magazine
2019
Top 10 Family Law Attorney (Selected), Best of the Best Attorneys
2019
10 Best Family Law Attorneys (nominee), American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Top 10 Attorney Award (Under 40) - Chosen Recipient, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Top 10 Attorney (Selected Attorney), Attorney and Practice Magazine
2019
10 Best Family Law Firms (selected for membership), American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 10 Family Law Firm (selected), Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Selection for Membership, Best Legal Counsel
2018
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Top 10 Attorneys in Missouri for Family Law, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Nominee to Join Organization, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
10 Best Family Law Attorneys (Winner), American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
10 Best Family Law Attorneys (Nominee), American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
"10 Best Law Firms" for Missouri (Selected for Membership), American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction (Winner), American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
TOP 10 Attorney in Missouri (selected for membership), Attorney and Practice Magazine
2017
Lon O. Hocker Trail Advocacy Award - Nominee, The Missouri Bar Foundation
2017
2017 Top 10 Family Law Attorneys - Selected for Membership, American Jurist Institute
2017
10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction - Nominee, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in Missouri, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
10 Best Law Firms - Nominee, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Lead Counsel Verification in the Legal Discipline of Family Law, Lead Counsel Review Board
2017
Distinguished Lawyer Designation (Top 3% of Lawyers in the US), Expert Network
2016
Attorney of the Year, Coulter Lambson, LLC
2016
Partner Attorney of the Year, Coulter Lambson, LLC
2016
10 Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Best of Clayton - Legal Services, Best Businesses
2015
Attorney of the Year, Coulter Lambson, LLC
2015
Partner Attorney of the Year, Coulter Lambson, LLC
2014
Attorney of the Year, Coulter Lambson, LLC
2013
Outstanding Associate, The Coulter Law Firm, LLC
2013
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2013
Most Promising Associate, The Coulter Law Firm, LLC
2012
Outstanding Associate, The Coulter Law Firm, LLC
2005
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
2005
Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Gold Level, The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Managing Partner, Coulter Goldberger, LLC
2023 - Present
Partner Attorney, Coulter goldberger, LLC
2015 - 2023
Managing Partner, Coulter Lambson, LLC
2014 - 2023
Partner Attorney, Coulter Lambson, LLC
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, The Coulter Law Firm, LLC
2012 - 2012
Health Law Associate, Health Capital Consultants
2011 - 2011
Legal Extern, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
2011 - 2012
Legal Clerk, Kell Lampin, LLC
2008 - 2009
Attorney Assistant & Researcher, The Midwest Innocence Project
2007 - 2012
Legal Intern/Legal Assistant, The Coulter Law Firm, LLC
Associations
2018 - Present
Cultural Festivals - St. Louis Art FairBoard Member
2018 - Present
Chaminade College Preparatory School - Board of TrusteesBoard Member
2017 - Present
Chaminade College Preparatory School - Advancement CommmitteeCommittee Member
2017 - Present
American Cancer Society - Young Professional Board - "Imagine STL"Board Member
2017 - Present
St. Charles County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Chaminade College Preparatory School - Alumni BoardBoard Member
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
St. Louis County Bar AssocationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
CABNMember
2012 - Present
Missouri Bar, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2012 - Present
United States Federal CourtMember
2012 - Present
Missouri BarMember
2005 - Present
Pi Kappa Phi FraternityAlumni
2005 - Present
National Eagle Scout AssociationEagle Member in Good Standing
2017 - 2018
American Cancer Society - Young Professional Board - "Imagine STL"Committee Chair
2015 - 2017
Chaminade Trivia Night Fundraising Committee (Philanthropy)Committee Member
2012 - 2016
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisAttorney Member in Good Standing
2011 - 2014
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Young Lawyers DivisionAttorney Member in Good Standing
2008 - 2009
Midwest Innocence ProjectionInvestigatory Team Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential Family Law Cases
Favorable outcomes and Happy clients!
Bankruptcy Filings
Favorable outcomes and Happy clients!
Moving violations
Reduced to non-moving violations
Education
2015
National Institute for Trial Attorneys
Diploma
2012
Saint Louis University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
University of Missouri, Columbia
BS - Bachelor of Science
2009
University of Missouri, Columbia
Minor in Business
2009
University of Missouri, Columbia
Minor in English
2005
Chaminade College Preparatory School
College Preparatory Certificate
N/A
Our Lady of the Pillar School
Speaking Engagements
2019
40th Annual Bench & Bar Conference
Family Law Case Law Update
2017
Undergraduate Collegate Course - Managing the Legal Environment
Criminal Law and Procedure in Business
2014
St. Louis County Court Panel Discussion - Continuing Legal Education
The Role of the Guardian ad Litem
2014
Missouri Continuing Legal Education
The Juvenile Court's S.A.F.E.T.I. Program
2012
Quarterly Meeting
Estate and Financial Planning: Planning for Your Future
Publications
2013
Ladue News
Legal Corner: Is Your Child a Bully?
2013
Town & Style St. Louis
Professional Prospective
2013
Town & Style St. Louis
Legal Buzz
2013
Town & Style St. Louis
Family Owned Business
2008
Vox Magazine
Banking After A Change
2008
The Columbia Missourian
Taser Troubles
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If I can prove that my ex-wife is doing drugs, how good of a chance do I have of getting full custody of our son?
03 Jul 2013
Q&A
In Missouri, is there an age a child can decide whether they want to continue visitation rights of the non-custodial parent?
15 May 2013
Q&A
Can an employer escort a process server to your desk if you are refusing to come to the front office?
16 May 2013