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Gary Alan Powell

4.8
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2144 E. Republic Road, Suite B300, Springfield, MO 65804

Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions and 6 more

About Gary Alan Powell

Gary Alan Powell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, corporate, mergers & acquisitions and 6 other areas of law. Gary has been licensed for 47 years. Gary practices at Spencer Fane, LLP in Springfield, MO.

Gary Alan Powell (Springfield, Missouri)

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Have known Gary for several years, Trustworthy and Knowledgeable. Great Firm

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Areas of Law

  • Transportation
  • Health Care
  • Other 7
    • Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates
    • Corporate
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Financial
    • Manufacturing
    • Tax
    • Trusts

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Spencer Fane, LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1979, Missouri
    Bar Fellowship

    •The Best Lawyers In America, Trusts and Estates, 2012-2017; Springfield Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year, 2014
    •Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
    •Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Tax, 2010-2015

    Publications

    August 25, 2014

    The changing face of estate planning

    Adlai Stevenson said that which seems the height of absurdity in one generation often becomes the height of wisdom in another.

    August 27, 2013

    Tax, legal developments signal estate plan review

    It has often been said the only constant in life is change.

    March 4, 2012

    Succession Planning: Avoid Pitfalls in Buy-Sell Agreements

    Buy-sell agreements are an important tool in developing any successful succession plan for a business.

    News

    August 18, 2016

    “Best Lawyers in America” Recognizes 47 Spencer Fane Attorneys

    Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 47 of the firm's attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas ranging from white collar criminal defense and environmental litigation to bankruptcy and tax law.

    August 17, 2015

    'Best Lawyers in America' Recognizes 41 Spencer Fane Attorneys

    Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 41 of the firm's attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas ranging from white collar criminal defense and environmental litigation to bankruptcy and tax law. Member:

    MEMBERSHIPS

    •The Missouri Bar, Taxation Law Committee, former Chair
    •Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, (President - 2011)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    New York University School of Law
    Class of 1980
    Master of Laws (LL.M.),

    University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
    JD

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