Carl J. Lumley

Principal, President

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Professional Overview

Education

Community/Civic Involvement

Law Practice

Carl’s practice includes representation of local government; energy, telecommunications and video service providers; business transactions; construction; employment matters; estate planning; probate, trust and estate administration; real estate; litigation; and alternative dispute resolution.

  • City Attorney, City of Creve Coeur (2003 – present)

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri (1985)

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

  • U.S. Supreme Court

In addition to the Courts listed above, Carl practices before state and federal agencies including the Missouri Public Service Commission.

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • The Missouri Bar

  • The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

  • Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association

  • Member of the Legal Officers Section of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

  • Registered Remodelers Council of St. Louis HBA (1990 – present)

  • Kirkwood Rotary Member (1993 – present)(Officer 2001 – 2006, including President)

Awards & Recognition

  • Super Lawyers 2024; Communication

  • Missouri Lawyer of the Year Award

  • Best Lawyers in America; Communications Law

  • Best Lawyers in America; Energy Law

  • St. Louis Best Lawyer “Lawyer of the Year” 2017, Energy Law

  • Martindale-Hubbell Judicial AV Preeminent Award (2018, 2019)

Professional Overview

Education

Community/Civic Involvement

Law Practice

Carl’s practice includes representation of local government; energy, telecommunications and video service providers; business transactions; construction; employment matters; estate planning; probate, trust and estate administration; real estate; litigation; and alternative dispute resolution.

  • City Attorney, City of Creve Coeur (2003 – present)

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri (1985)

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

  • U.S. Supreme Court

In addition to the Courts listed above, Carl practices before state and federal agencies including the Missouri Public Service Commission.

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • The Missouri Bar

  • The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

  • Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association

  • Member of the Legal Officers Section of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

  • Registered Remodelers Council of St. Louis HBA (1990 – present)

  • Kirkwood Rotary Member (1993 – present)(Officer 2001 – 2006, including President)

Awards & Recognition

  • Super Lawyers 2024; Communication

  • Missouri Lawyer of the Year Award

  • Best Lawyers in America; Communications Law

  • Best Lawyers in America; Energy Law

  • St. Louis Best Lawyer “Lawyer of the Year” 2017, Energy Law

  • Martindale-Hubbell Judicial AV Preeminent Award (2018, 2019)

Professional Overview

Law Practice

Carl’s practice includes representation of local government; energy, telecommunications and video service providers; business transactions; construction; employment matters; estate planning; probate, trust and estate administration; real estate; litigation; and alternative dispute resolution.

  • City Attorney, City of Creve Coeur (2003 – present)

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri (1985)

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

  • U.S. Supreme Court

In addition to the Courts listed above, Carl practices before state and federal agencies including the Missouri Public Service Commission.

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • The Missouri Bar

  • The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

  • Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association

  • Member of the Legal Officers Section of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

  • Registered Remodelers Council of St. Louis HBA (1990 – present)

  • Kirkwood Rotary Member (1993 – present)(Officer 2001 – 2006, including President)

Awards & Recognition

  • Super Lawyers 2024; Communication

  • Missouri Lawyer of the Year Award

  • Best Lawyers in America; Communications Law

  • Best Lawyers in America; Energy Law

  • St. Louis Best Lawyer “Lawyer of the Year” 2017, Energy Law

  • Martindale-Hubbell Judicial AV Preeminent Award (2018, 2019)

Education

Community/Civic Involvement

Practice Areas

Business Transactions and Disputes

Business Transactions and Disputes

Criminal and Traffic Matters

Education Law

Employment Law

Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities

Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate

Family Law

Local Government Law

Mediation and Arbitration

Personal Injury, Malpractice and Workers' Compensation Litigation

Real Estate and Construction Law

Practice Areas

Business Transactions and Disputes

Business Transactions and Disputes

Criminal and Traffic Matters

Education Law

Employment Law

Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities

Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate

Family Law

Local Government Law

Mediation and Arbitration

Personal Injury, Malpractice and Workers' Compensation Litigation

Real Estate and Construction Law

Practice Areas

Business Transactions and Disputes

Business Transactions and Disputes

Criminal and Traffic Matters

Education Law

Employment Law

Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities

Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate

Family Law

Local Government Law

Mediation and Arbitration

Personal Injury, Malpractice and Workers' Compensation Litigation

Real Estate and Construction Law

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© 2023 Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O'Keefe

130 S Bemiston – Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63105-1913

Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O’Keefe, P.C. is a full service law firm with offices in Clayton, Missouri.


The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

© 2023 Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O'Keefe

130 S Bemiston – Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63105-1913

(314) 725-8788

Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O’Keefe, P.C. is a full service law firm with offices in Clayton, Missouri.


The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

© 2023 Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O'Keefe