Stephen L. Kling, Jr.

Principal & President

Stephen L. Kling, Jr.

Principal & President
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Education:

  • B.S. Business Administration, The University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri
  • M.S. Finance, St. Louis University, St. Louis Missouri
  • J.D. St. Louis University School of Law, St. Louis Missouri

 

Awards:

  • Listed as one of the top 100 people to know in St. Louis by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly 2021, 2013
  • Named as Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in St. Louis for Land Use and Zoning Law.
  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers In America® since 2007 for the specialty of land use and zoning law
  • Recognized in Super Lawyers® in the area of real estate
  • Recognized as Creve-Coeur-Olivette Businessman of the year for 2010
  • “Excellence in Planning Award” – American Planning Association, Missouri Chapter – 2001
  • “Dwight F. Davis Planning Award – Outstanding Commitment to Urban Planning Excellence” – American Planning Associations, Missouri Chapter, St. Louis Section – 2001

314-561-5074

skling@jenkinskling.com

Stephen L. Kling, Jr.

Principal & President

Steve currently practices primarily in the areas of real estate, land use and zoning, creditor’s rights and general corporate law.  He represents property owners, developers, and financial institutions in real estate acquisitions, development and financing matters.  He has represented creditor groups such as banks, equipment leasing corporations, and other creditors for over 30 years.  He also frequently is involved in planning and zoning matters.  Prior to practicing law, Steve was an assistant bank examiner for the State of Missouri.

Professional Associations & Memberships:

  • The Missouri Bar
  • American Planning Association
  • American Planning Association – St. Louis Chapter

Civic Organizations:

  • DeSmet Jesuit High School, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, 2002-2004
  • Jesuits of Missouri Province, Finance Advisory Committee, Member, 2007-2008
  • Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce, Board member and Vice President of Development – 2007, President Elect – 2008, President – 2009, General Counsel – 2012-Present

Bar Admissions:

  • Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Missouri
  • 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Publications

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