James L. "Jay" Nouss Jr.
About James L. Nouss Jr.
James L. Nouss Jr. is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1997. James L. Nouss Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: St. Louis, MO
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