Biography
James Beal concentrates his practice on probate administration and litigation, estate planning, and select matters involving family law disputes, including custody, modification, and divorce. He also handles a limited number of civil disputes for select clients and pro bono services for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. James is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest possible peer-reviewed rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
In addition, James is a qualified mediator pursuant to both Missouri Supreme Court Rule 17 and Rule 88.05. He has experience resolving a wide variety of civil, domestic, and probate-related matters through mediation and negotiated resolution.
Practice Areas
Probate Administration and Litigation
- Guardianship and Conservatorship
- Mental Health Law
- Estate administration
- Trust administration and litigation
Estate Planning
- Wills
- Trusts
- Power of Attorney
- Non-probate transfers
Family Law
Civil Litigation and Appeals
Education
Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
J.D. – 2006
Loyola University Chicago
B.A. – 2003
Honors: cum laude
Bar Admission
Illinois
Missouri
Past Positions
United States Army, Combat Engineer and Paratrooper, 1995 to 1998