Lucie W. Stanley

A traditional “dirt lawyer,” Lucie handles real estate matters from acquisition and financing through development all the way to final sale. With experience overseeing industrial, commercial, and multifamily projects across the country, Lucie regularly structures deals of all types and sizes. She represents players on all sides of real estate transactions, from developers to owners, sellers, buyers, landlords, and tenants, approaching every matter with a practical mindset and a focus on getting deals done efficiently.

Prior to attending law school, Lucie worked as a journalist for the St. Louis Business Journal, gaining experience in the local business community and developing skills she continues to rely on: gathering information, precisely verifying facts, and communicating clearly. She went on to begin her legal career at Husch Blackwell, initially working with tax credits before joining the real estate team. After eight years, she accepted an in-house role with a national real estate development company client, where she handled major projects across the country. 

Her years in-house gave Lucie a strong understanding of the business side of real estate: she grasps business priorities, varying risk tolerances, and the internal decision-making process from the client perspective. She also understands the role real estate transactions can play in broader strategic business goals.

In 2025, Lucie returned to the firm, where she approaches each deal with an awareness of what businesses need from outside counsel. She focuses on being a true partner, working to identify and manage risk while supporting strategic objectives. Known for her professional, cooperative style, Lucie believes that even the most challenging transactions can move forward smoothly when attorneys work collaboratively and keep the end goals in mind. Clients value her ability to keep deals on track and her commitment to finding solutions that work for all parties involved.