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David Gerard Kabbes, Business Attorney in St Louis, Missouri

Over 39 years of legal practice · focused on Business and M&A

St Louis, MO

Practicing business in St Louis since 1987.

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David Gerard Kabbes is an attorney based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Business and M&A. David has over 39 years of legal experience.

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St. Louis, MO
Experience
over 39 years
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Business · M&A
  • Handles Business and M&A matters from St. Louis, MO.
  • Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About David Gerard Kabbes: David Gerard Kabbes is an attorney based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Business and M&A. David has over 39 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters David takes on

David concentrates on business and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in St Louis, Missouri

David takes business matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

M&A cases in St Louis, Missouri

David takes m&a matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet David Gerard Kabbes — business lawyer in St Louis

David Gerard Kabbes is an attorney based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Business and M&A. David has over 39 years of legal experience.

David Gerard Kabbes is a lawyer practicing general corporate, mergers and acquisitions. David Gerard received a B.S. degree from Quincy University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years. David Gerard practices in St. Louis, MO.

Working with David on a business matter

David Gerard Kabbes is a lawyer practicing general corporate, mergers and acquisitions. David Gerard received a B.S. degree from Quincy University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years. David Gerard practices in St. Louis, MO.

Clients David works with

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and m&a matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

    J.D. · 1987

  • Quincy University

    B.S. · 1984

Jurisdictions

David's state bar admissions

  • Illinois

    1988 · ACTIVE

  • Missouri

    1987 · ACTIVE

David studied at J.D. in University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and B.S. in Quincy University.

Law school and academic background

David completed J.D. in University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and B.S. in Quincy University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

David Gerard Kabbes's office in St. Louis

David's primary office is at 11720 Borman Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63146-4129. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

11720 Borman Drive

St. Louis, MO 63146-4129

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Hiring guide

How to hire David Gerard Kabbes — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in St Louis, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David

David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about David Gerard Kabbes

  • How much does it cost to hire David for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does David offer a free consultation?

    David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can David take my case if I'm outside St Louis?

    David is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with David?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is David accepting new business clients right now?

    David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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