Frederick W. "Fred" Bartelsmeyer
About Frederick W. Bartelsmeyer
Frederick W. Bartelsmeyer is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Frederick W. Bartelsmeyer is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Corporate Law
- International Trade and Finance Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: St. Louis, MO
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