Doster Ullom & Boyle

What Doster Ullom & Boyle does

Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle, LLC is a privately held law firm headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri (West St. Louis County), operating as an LLC with a roster of approximately 10 attorneys and a headcount in the 11-50 range. The firm was originally established decades ago as one of the oldest law firms in West St. Louis County and rebranded to its current name on January 1, 2023, following the addition of Member John Nations. It concentrates its practice in three overlapping areas: Business Law (including M&A, corporate governance, banking, corporate finance, capital formation, restructuring, and dispute resolution), Real Estate (acquisition, sale, financing, land use and zoning, development, construction, leasing, and tax appeals), and Estate Planning/Probate/Trust Administration (wills, trusts, estate and income tax planning, business succession, and special needs trusts).

The firm serves a mixed client base spanning local, national, and international businesses and individuals, with notable engagement in regional economic development, major retail and residential development, and corporate finance for financial institutions. Its go-to-market is reputation-driven: client acquisition relies on the credentials and civic profiles of its attorneys (including former AM Law 100 partners, a three-term former mayor, a former Bi-State Development CEO, a former COO of a publicly traded multinational, and Best Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell-recognized practitioners) rather than active digital marketing or sales operations. Distribution is conducted through direct client consultations from a single Chesterfield office.

The business model is a professional services revenue model operating on a quote-based pricing structure typical of partner-led law firms, with fees determined by the complexity and scope of legal matters. There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform; the firm uses standard legal software and research tools. The firm is independently owned and controlled by its members, with no external parent company, no funding rounds, no acquisitions, and no public listing. Its primary marketing channels are professional recognitions, civic involvement, and a LinkedIn company page.

Name

Doster Ullom & Boyle

Legal name

Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle, LLC

Website

https://dubllc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle is a privately held Chesterfield, Missouri law firm offering business law, real estate, and estate planning services to local, national, and international businesses and individuals, relying on its experienced attorney bench and regional reputation for client acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Other Legal Services (54119)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Business law services
• Real estate law
• Estate planning
• Corporate finance
• Mergers and acquisitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services: The firm generates revenue through professional legal services in the areas of business law, real estate, and estate planning. Services include corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate development, land use and zoning, estate planning documents, probate, and trust administration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle, LLC is a regional law firm that provides professional legal services in three practice areas: Business Law (formation, governance, M&A, banking, corporate finance, restructuring, succession, dispute resolution); Real Estate (acquisition and sale, financing, land use, zoning, development, construction, leasing); and Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration (wills, trusts, medical directives, tax planning, wealth preservation, disability planning). The firm sells fee-based legal counsel to businesses and individuals from a single Chesterfield, Missouri office.

Product overview

Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle, LLC is a regional law firm offering legal services across three primary practice areas: Business Law, Real Estate, and Estate Planning. These practice areas often overlap, allowing the firm's attorneys to address related legal issues across disciplines. The firm serves local, national, and international businesses and individuals, combining big firm experience with small firm culture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Law Services Legal counsel covering business formation, governance, operations, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, banking, corporate finance, capital formation, restructuring, succession planning, and dispute resolution, primarily for businesses and business owners.
• Real Estate Services Legal representation in real estate acquisition and sale, financing and equity funding, tax planning, land use, zoning, development, construction, leasing, and real estate tax appeals for developers, property owners, and individuals.
• Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration Services Comprehensive estate planning, probate, and trust administration including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives, estate and income tax planning, business succession planning, wealth preservation, and disability planning (including special needs trusts), delivered to individuals and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Lawyers in America recognition for multiple attorneys including John G. Boyle, Michael J. Doster, Denis McCusker, and John Nations

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• St. Louis Blues AlumniminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021The firm assisted the St. Louis Blues Alumni with the creation of the Blues Alumni Assistance Fund, a Covid-19 relief initiative for local small businesses. The firm introduced the Blues Alumni to YouthBridge Community Foundation to help manage the Fund.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner: St. Louis-headquartered AM Law 100 firm with broad business, real estate, banking, and corporate finance practices. Directly comparable to Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle because it is the AM Law 100 firm where John Boyle previously practiced for 30+ years and led the banking/real estate practice group, and because it serves overlapping client types.
• Thompson Coburn LLP: St. Louis-based full-service law firm with strong business, real estate, banking, and estate planning practices serving regional and national clients. Comparable to Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle through overlapping practice areas and shared St. Louis enterprise client base (developers, financial institutions).
• Husch Blackwell LLP: Midwest-headquartered (Kansas City/Milwaukee origins) full-service firm with substantial real estate, corporate, banking, and trusts/estates practices. Comparable to Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle through similar practice mix and Midwest regional client overlap.
• Armstrong Teasdale LLP: St. Louis-based full-service law firm with business, real estate, and wealth planning practices serving enterprise and individual clients. Comparable to Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle through shared St. Louis market presence and overlapping business/real estate/estate planning practice areas.
• Lathrop GPM LLP: Midwest-based (St. Louis/Minneapolis) full-service firm with business, real estate, banking, and trusts/estates practices. Comparable to Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle through overlapping practice areas, regional Midwest client base, and similar service to developers and financial institutions.
• Polsinelli PC: Kansas City-headquartered AmLaw-ranked full-service firm with major real estate, corporate, banking, and tax/estate practices. Comparable to Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle through similar practice mix and Midwest developer and financial institution client overlap.

Direct peers

• Capes Sokol Goodman & Sarachan: St. Louis-based boutique firm concentrating in business, real estate, and estate planning matters for closely held businesses, developers, and individuals. Comparable to Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle because of similar size, similar three-pillar practice model (business law/real estate/estate planning), and shared St. Louis enterprise client market.
• Gallop, Johnson & Neuman LC: St. Louis-based mid-sized firm focused on business, real estate, and estate planning for closely held businesses and individuals. Comparable to Doster Nations Ullom & Boyle through similar boutique size, practice area concentration, and shared St. Louis client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/doster-ullom-&-boyle-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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