2025 Power List 100: James E. Adkins, Berger Cohen & Brandt
James Adkins has over 30 years of experience representing clients in commercial real estate matters.
The POWER List: Commercial Real Estate 2025
This latest edition of THE POWER LIST highlights the most powerful commercial real estate attorneys in Missouri.
Richard E. Walters, Spencer Fane
Richard Walters has built a national practice specializing in tax credit transactions and renewable energy projects since 2004.
Danielle Wallace, Kennyhertz Perry
From teaching science with Teach for America to serving as a legislative assistant in Oklahoma, Danielle Wallace brings a diverse background to her real estate and tax law practice.
Vyas Suresh, BCLP
Vyas Suresh has led transactions including the Missouri Botanical Garden's $94 million visitor's center and the $380 million Gateway Arch renovation.
Jason D. Simmons, Simmons, Henderson, & Associates
A commercial real estate and business law attorney, Jason Simmons brings specialized tax expertise to his practice through his LL.M. in taxation.
Douglas D. Silvius, Martin Pringle
A veteran commercial real estate attorney, Doug Silvius handles property transactions, leasing matters and construction disputes across Missouri and Kansas.
Douglas D. Silvius, Martin Pringle
A veteran commercial real estate attorney, Doug Silvius handles property transactions, leasing matters and construction disputes across Missouri and Kansas.
Scott E. Seitter, Levy Craig
A commercial real estate attorney with over 35 years of experience, Scott Seitter has worked on development projects across 25 states.
Thomas K. Riley, Riley Stingley Brazas
Thomas Riley, a Washington and Lee University Law School graduate, began his career clerking for Missouri Supreme Court Judge Ann K. Covington.
William Quitmeier, The Quitmeier Law Firm
William Quitmeier combines extensive real estate law experience with deep community roots in the Kansas City area.
Rachel M. Price, Stinson
Rachel Price has negotiated leases for more than 500,000 square feet of office and retail space across the Midwest.
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