Douglas W. King
About Douglas W. King
Douglas W. King is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Douglas W. King is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum LLP
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: St. Louis, MO
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