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Trusts & Estates

Education

J.D., Harvard Law School, 1962
A.B., Princeton University, cum laude, 1959

Bar Admissions

Missouri, 1962

David L. West

Of Counsel

David focuses his practice in estate planning, trusts and estates. He is active in planned giving leadership for charitable organizations.

He served as a Captain in the United States Army from 1992 to 1994.

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts & Estates Law, 1987-2010
Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Estate Planning & Probate Law, 2007-2008

Professional Associations & Memberships

American Bar Association
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow
Estate Planning Society of Kansas City
Lawyers Association of Kansas City, Vice President, 1986-1987
The Missouri Bar

Civic Involvement

Bishop Spencer Place, Board of Directors
Mid-Continent Council, Girl Scouts of America, Board of Directors, 1993-2000; Secretary, 1999-2000
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Society of Fellows
Princeton Club of Kansas City, Past President; Schools and Scholarship Committee, Past Chair
Princeton University, Planned Giving Advisory Committee
Saint Luke's Hospital Foundation, Planned Giving Committee, Chair
Saint Luke's Hospital Foundation, Trustee
University Associates, University of Missouri - Kansas City, President, 1987-1988