Richard L. "Rick" Lawton
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003 About Richard L. Lawton
Richard L. Lawton is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Richard L. Lawton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Thompson Coburn LLP
Education: Washington University in St. Louis, LLM, graduated 1988, Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 1984, University of Chicago, MBA, graduated 1977, University of Chicago, graduated 1977, Syracuse University, BS, graduated 1975, and Syracuse University, graduated 1975
Location: St. Louis, MO
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