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I help individuals, families, and business owners protect what they have built and plan for the future. My estate planning practice focuses on creating practical, customized plans that address each client's goals, whether that involves a straightforward will or trust, probate avoidance strategies, business succession planning, charitable planning, or more complex trust structures.
I also assist families and fiduciaries with probate and trust administration, helping them navigate the legal and financial responsibilities that arise after the loss of a loved one.
With nearly 15 years of legal experience, I provide straightforward advice, responsive service, and solutions tailored to each client's circumstances. My goal is to help clients make informed decisions, protect their assets, and create plans that work not only today, but for future generations.
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State: Missouri
Acquired: 2011
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Took care of my problem in an extremely timely fashion!!!
I reached out to Darrek about an issue with the county that I was surprised with due to the fact that they served my last address at a vacant residence that i hadn't lived at for 6 years. Unannounced to me i had missed 4 count dates and had a warrent out for my arrest!!! He acted very quickly and in ...
Posted by steve | September 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney
lake st.louis missouri ticket
i called the haake law firm 45 minutes before my already posponed court appearance.i had a warrant from another city and did not want to go.derek called me personally on his cell phone and said he would go on my behalf.derek showed up for me and got my ticket reduced to a littering charge.how awesome...
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Lifesaver
Derek is a kind and easy going man. He did a great service for me, my family, and career. I could have paid a very high fine and penalty. Derek was on top of my case from day one. I barely had to lift a finger. He spoke on my behalf to the prosecuting attorney in which my was. My case wasn't ev...
Posted by Jay | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My Highest Recommendation
Working with attorney Derek Haake has been an absolutely pleasure. He set up an LLC for me with an accompanying operating agreement. He was extremely patient and offered very valuable advice and personal insights on other parts of my project that were above and beyond the task at hand. In my opini...
Posted by nick | June 08, 2015
thank you
Derek is definitely the man for the job. Let's just say that I had a traffic incident and without breaking a sweat he got the charges dropped. I highly recommend him as your counsel.
"Derek has a unique business background that gives him valuable experience and knowledge to assist his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Derek is an energetic and creative lawyer that commits himself to his clients in a way that is quite refreshing. He works hard to get them the results that they are looking for. I have no hesitation in recommending Derek."
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2015
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2022 - 2024
Estate Settlement Officer, Bank of America
2019 - 2023
Managing Partner, Howard Haake
2014 - 2019
Attorney, Haake Law Firm, LLC
2011 - 2015
VP Development, Campus Shift
2005 - 2007
Director - OptiCon Systems, OptCon Systems, Inc.
2004 - 2007
CTO, VP Director of Development and Telecommunications
2000 - 2004
Business Analyst, ALLTEL
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Missouri State BarMember
Transaction closed as planned
All three citations were reduced to non-moving violations.
2011
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
English
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