Biography
The law practice of Dennis L. Callahan is built on integrity and personal service to individuals and small businesses in a variety of legal areas. Most of our new business are referrals from current and former clients.
- Volunteer Service
I participate in the Volunteer Lawyers Program sponsored by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri.
- Attorney Rating
I am rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory (the highest rating available).
- Education
- * St. Louis University School of Law, J.D. Degree, 1979
- * University of Missouri-St. Louis, B.S. Degree, 1974
- Municipal Law Experience
- * Attorney and clerk, Town of Norwood Court, Missouri,
- 1985-present
- * Member, Board of Trustees, Ferguson Municipal Public Library District
- * Member, Plan Commission, City of Ferguson, Missouri,
- 1993-2005
- * Member, Board of Adjustment, City of Ferguson, Missouri,
- 1982-1992
- Professional Memberships
- * American Bar Association
- * Missouri Bar
- * Illinois State Bar Association
- * Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- * Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Practice Areas
- Business & Commercial Law
- Business Organizations
- Estate Planning
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Real Estate Law
- Trusts
- Wills
- Business Formation & Planning
- Business Litigation
- Business Contract Drafting & Review
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Wrongful Death
Current Employment Position
- Sole Practitioner, 1996
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St Louis, Missouri
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence – 1979
- University of Missouri, St Louis, Missouri
- B.S., Bachelor of Science – 1974
- Honors: cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 1979
- Illinois, 1980
- U.S. Federal Court, 1979
Fraternities or Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Town of Norwood Court, Missouri, Attorney and Clerk, 1985
- American Bar Association, Member
- Missouri Bar , Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Member
- Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association, Member
Honors and Awards
- 10 Years of Service Award Volunteer Lawyers Program, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Pro-Bono Activities
- Volunteer Lawyers Program, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Representative Clients
- Town of Norwood Court
References
- PNC Bank
Past Employment Positions
- Law Offices of Vaiana & Callahan, Partner, 1985 to 1996
- Law Offices of Anthony F. Vaiana, Associate, 1979 to 1985
*AV®, BV®, AV Preeminent® and BV Distinguished® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings fall into two categories — legal ability and general practice standards.