Bernhardt and Mason Klippel have been in practice for over thirty eight years, almost all of that as partners with each other. During that time much of their practice has been devoted to the representation of clients in the area of domestic relations law. Because of the extensive amount of experience we have in this broad area of the law, we are able to represent our clients with exceptional skill in all facets of domestic relations litigation.
We also take great pride in providing our clients with a high degree of personal service. All phone calls, emails, or faxes from our clients are responded to the same day we receive them. Copies of all documents relevant to a client’s case are provided to them in a timely way, along with an explanatory covering message when appropriate. We take care to answer all of our clients’ questions, so that we can keep them as informed about their case as possible. We listen carefully to our clients’ concerns so that we are best able to attain their goals.
Experience, attention to detail, dependability, responsiveness, affordability, and understanding are all reasons why our clients appreciate the legal representation we provide them with, and why they recommend us to their friends and family members.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Adoption
- Child Custody
- Child Protective Services (CPS)
- Child Support
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Law
- Father's Rights
- Paternity
Our offices are located in the St. Louis suburb of Clayton, Missouri, only a block and a half from the St. Louis County Courthouse. Convenient parking is available. Our practice is based in St. Louis County, Missouri, but we also undertake the representation our clients in St. Charles and Jefferson Counties, as well as the City of St. Louis. Jurisdiction in which case will be heard include City of St. Louis, St. Louis Co., St. Charles Co., or Jefferson Co.
If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced St. Louis, Missouri family lawyer, call Mason Klippel today at 314-433-5490, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.
Summary
We represent people from all walks of life and understand that each client has different needs and aspirations. We tailor our services to their individual requirements, and treat them as individuals. The fees we charge for our services are highly favorable to our clients when compared with the charges made by other law firms in our area. We accept Visa and MasterCard payments, as well as check or cash payments. We pride ourselves on being able to provide our clients with affordable representation, while still maintaining superior standards of competency.
Our hourly rate is $175.00. For most domestic relations actions we typically require a deposit of $1,000.00. For Protection Ordercases we typically require a deposit of $500.00. We provide fully itemized billing statements on a thirty day basis. If the case is completed without fully using the deposit, the balance is refunded. If the deposit is used up, and the case is not yet concluded, monthly billing statements are sent and we are paid our balance on a monthly basis. Payments are accepted by Visa or MasterCard, cash, money order, cashier’s check, or in most cases, personal check.
If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced St. Louis, Missouri family lawyer, call Mason Klippel today at 314-433-5490, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.
Professional Profile
If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced St. Louis, Missouri Family lawyer, call Mason Klippel today at 314-433-5490, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.
ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
Mason Klippel
225 S Meramec Ave Ste 1100
St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone: 314-433-5490
Hours: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM
MEMBERS OF THE FIRM:
Attorney Mason W. Klippel
Jurisdictions:
- State of Missouri
Education:
- Grinnell College, B.S., Political Science, 1970
- Washington University, St. Louis Law School, JD, 1973
Admitted To The Bar:
- September 29, 1973
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Missouri State Bar Association
- St. Louis County Bar Assocation
- The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Municipal Judge, City of Overland, Missouri for over 23 years
-
Missouri Municipaland Associate Circuit Judges Association
Attorney Bernhardt W. Klippel
Jurisdictions:
- State of Missouri
- US Federal District Court, Eastern District, Missouri
Education:
- Ripon College, B.S., English 1968
- Washington University, St. Louis Law School, JD, 1973
Admitted To The Bar:
- September 29, 1973
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Missouri State Bar Association
- St. Louis County Bar Assocation
- The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

