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David P. Weiss

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David P. Weiss

Principal
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Education:

  • J. D. – University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  • M.A. – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • B. A. – Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri

 

 

 

dweiss@jenkinskling.com

314-561-5078

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David P. Weiss

Principal

David has represented small and medium-sized businesses, nonprofit corporations, and individuals for over 30 years in such areas as corporate formation, governance and disputes; business succession planning; homeowner and condominium association representation; contract negotiation and enforcement; mergers and acquisitions; commercial transactions; real estate and estate planning. David routinely represents clients in the boardroom and provides strategic guidance in litigation involving business disputes, shareholder and corporate governance matters and homeowner and condominium disputes.

Client industries include manufacturers and distributors, marketing and advertising agencies, architects, engineers and medical professionals, homeowner associations, real estate ventures, restaurants and other B2C enterprises, national and local professional organizations, foundations, agricultural research enterprises and airports.

A firm believer in giving back to the community, Weiss has served in a variety of capacities, including currently serving on the Board of Trustees of his alma mater, Webster University, Christian Hospital Foundation, the Board of Directors of the St. Louis County Parks Foundation, the Greater St. Louis Arts and Education Council, and the Saint Louis University High School Advisory Board. He is a past President and Board Member of Cares Outreach and the Quartet Seraphin and a longtime volunteer for the St. Louis Volunteer Attorneys and Accountants for the Arts. Weiss also has shared his legal knowledge through seminars, broadcasts and through his ever-popular eLawLines.com website.

Areas of Focus:

 

Professional Organizations:
  • American Bar Associations
  • The Missouri Bar Association
  • The Illinois State Bar Association
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Honors, Publications, and Broadcasts
  • Publisher, e-LawLines (2005 – Present)
  • 100 People to Know, St. Louis Small Business Journal (2022)
  • Distinguished Alumni Award, Webster University Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts (2019)
  • Mary Elizabeth Newell Award, Webster University (2007)
  • University of Pittsburgh Law Review (Business Editor)
  • Co-Host, “How to Promote Your Business” Radio Program, WGNU Radio (2010-2011)
  • Author, Public Policy Limitations to the Employment At-Will Doctrine Since Geary v. U.S. Steel Corporation, 44 University of Pittsburgh Law Review
  • University of Pittsburgh Law Review, Business Editor and Member
Civic Organizations:
  • Webster University Board of Trustees (2001 – 2003; April 2024- Present)
  • Christian Hospital Foundation Board of Directors (2020 – Present); Development, Committee Chair (2022 – Present); Golf Committee Co-Chair (2022 – Present); Executive Committee (2023 – Present)
  • The Greater St. Louis Arts & Education Council, Board of Directors (2019-Present)
  • St. Louis County Parks Foundation, Board of Directors (2017 – Present)
  • MAC Foundation for the Arts, Board of Directors (2019-2023)
  • St. Louis University High School Advisory Board (2007 – Present)
  • Chesterfield Regional Chamber Board of Directors (2016 – 2022), Chair (2020),
  • Business Education Committee, Chairman (2016 – 2019); Counsel (2022 – Present)
  • St. Louis Volunteer Attorneys and Accountants for the Arts: Volunteer (1987 – Present)
  • Webster University’s Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts Advisory Board (2020 – 2024)
  • Compton Heights Neighborhood Betterment Association, Board of Directors (2019- 2021)
  • Tessera Hall Academy, Member, Board of Directors (2016 – 2019)
  • Lindell Place Condominium Association, Board of Directors (2010-2013)
  • Downtown St. Louis, Inc.: Member, Board of Directors (1995 – 2005), Chairman (1998 – 2001)
  • CARES Outreach: Member, Board of Directors (2008 – 2010), President (2008 – 2010)
  • Daniel Webster Society: Member, Board of Directors (2003 – 2009)
  • St. Elizabeth Academy: Chairman, Golf Tournament (2006 – 2009; 2011)
  • Webster University Alumni Association: Member, Board of Directors (1996 – 2005),
  • President (2001 – 2003)
  • Gateway Strikers Soccer Club: Secretary (1997 – 2002)
  • Quartet Seraphin: Member, Board of Directors (1988 – 2000), President (1989 – 1994)
  • Parkview Homeowner’s Association: Board of Directors (1992 – 1997), President (1995 – 1997)
  • Masonic Order (2006 – Present)
  • Moolah Shriners (2006 – Present)
  • Missouri Athletic Club, Board of Governors (2010 – 2013)

Bar Admissions:

  • Missouri
  • Illinois

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