December 15, 2025
Understanding the Importance of Estate Planning
An estate plan is crucial for everyone, not just the wealthy, as it involves transferring wealth after death and avoiding the probate process.
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December 15, 2025
What Is A Power Of Attorney And Healthcare Directive, And How Do They Work?
A power of attorney allows a person to designate someone to make decisions on their behalf if they become physically or mentally unable to do so.
December 2, 2025
Divorce in Missouri: What to Expect from Start to Finish
When it comes to divorce, Christopher Doskocil knows that every situation is different—but the process itself is often simpler than most people think.
November 28, 2025
Know Your Lawyer: The Story and Practice Philosophy of Christopher Doskocil
Christopher Doskocil grew up surrounded by the practice of law. His father began his legal career in 1959, running a small-town law firm where Christopher often spent time as a...
February 11, 2021
Understanding Uncontested Divorce
According to Statista, in 2018, there were approximately three divorces per thousand inhabitants in Missouri.
July 14, 2020
THE CASTLE DOCTRINE
Missouri recognizes the "castle doctrine" allowing residents to use force against intruders, without the duty to retreat, based on the idea that your home is your "castle." It...
April 10, 2020
COVID-19 AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN ST.LOUIS
Governor Parsons has issued a Stay at Home Order and for many, we stay at home, social distance when we take walks and try to avoid getting or giving the Covid-19 virus.
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Practical Legal Services Guidance for the St. Louis Area
This blog covers the legal counsel questions that come up most for families and business owners near the Old Courthouse and Union Station, and everywhere else in the region we serve. Chris Doskocil writes plainly about what to expect, whether you're weighing an uncontested divorce, drafting a will, opening a probate case, or dealing with a contract dispute. Check back for updates on topics that matter to families and business owners across Jefferson, St. Louis County, and St. Louis City.
Topics rotate across a few core areas of practice:
- Family law matters, including uncontested divorce and custody basics
- Estate planning services, from simple wills to trusts
- Probate administration and what happens when someone contests a will
- Civil litigation, contract disputes, and real estate disputes
- Local legal news and changes that affect Missouri families and business owners
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