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James Kerr Schleiffarth
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Jim Schleiffarth provides superior service. With abundant experience and a commitment to meaningful results, his clients trust him with a variety of legal matters. Mr. Schleiffarth's practice is focused on business law, estate planning and real estate law. Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC emphasizes excellent client service, timely results and reasonable fees.
Jim is heavily involved in his community and works tirelessly for his clients.
Our firm is focused on superior client service, timely results and reasonable fees.
We handle business formation, contract preparation, leases and general business counsel.
We work closely with individuals to prepare a thorough, efficient and understandable estate plan.
We frequently handle real estate matters including purchases, leases, easements and deeds.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Business
34%
Estate Planning
33%
Real Estate
33%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 18 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2013
Highly professional and efficient and compassionate
What a professional and knowledgable, young man Jim Schleiffarth is. I highly recommended him . He handled all my legal needs with utmost compassion and efficiency .
Posted by Rock | March 18, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
Responsive to customization
Jim took what might be considered a standard type agreement and was vigilant in getting it customized to my needs and compliant with the law.
James Kerr Schleiffarth's Lawyer Endorsements
"James is an extremely knowledgeable attorney whom I am glad to call a colleague. Understand his clients needs and place their needs above all others."
"Jim has a great knowledge of estate planning, wills and trusts. He diligently seeks to protect his clients estates and provides excellent service. I endorse this lawyer."
"Jim is thoughtful and knowledgeable about the law. I have had several interactions with him and others around him, and everyone only has positive things to say about him. He is personable, integrous, and really cares for his client's needs. I would happily send referrals to him for any business legal matter because I know Jim will do an excellent job for them."
"Jim is a savvy and intelligent lawyer. He is able to quickly get to the heart of the issue and identify his clients' needs. I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly."
"Jim has the experience of a large firm lawyer who is able to offer the same services with a greater individual focus to his clients. I have and continued recommend Jim to clients and friends."
"I would highly recommend anyone with a business, real estate or estate planning matter go see James. I would not hesitate to refer any of my clients to him for those practice areas I do not specialize in. Great guy and great lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this Jim Schleiffarth as an estate planning lawyer. Jim regularly reveals his extensive knowledge and writing skills with blogs on developing questions of estate, trust, and probate law. Jim also showed his leadership skills by serving this past year as the presiding officer of the solo and small firm section of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. I strongly recommend Jim to anyone in need of his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. He combines a calm demeanor with an expertise in a complicated area of the law that no doubt puts his clients at ease as they make some very important life decisions."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is very knowledgeable in the areas of estate planning and business law, and I am always happy to refer clients to him in those areas."
"Great source of truthful information about creating trusts. Happy to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jim Schleiffarth is a sharp and capable attorney who anticipates his clients' needs. Jim's experience, attention to detail, and hard driving advocacy make him an excellent choice for business related legal matters. I highly recommend working with Jim Schleiffarth."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Elected as Chair of Solo and Small Firm Section, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC
2006 - 2009
Attorney, Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP
Associations
2013 - Present
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Solo & Small Firm Practitioners SectionChair
2011 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law SocietyBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
Illinois BarMember
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Missouri Bar
Rotary International
2013 - 2014
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisBoard of Governors
Education
2007
Indiana University-Bloomington
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2010
Roundtable Discussion
Estate Planning Basics
2010
Association Meeting
Commercial Leasing 101
Publications
N/A
sch-law.com
Estate Planning with Minor Children
Languages
English
Activity
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