Departments

Phone: 314.552.6889
Fax: 314.231.1776

William J. Kuehling

Senior Partner

William J. Kuehling’s practice embraces real estate development, land use and municipal law.  Public and private entities, developers, nonprofit corporations and individuals are among Mr. Kuehling’s clients.

 

Mr. Kuehling has extensive experience in development, and in particular governmental incentives to development including tax increment financing, tax abatement, community improvement districts and transportation development districts.

 

Clients with distinctive needs seek Mr. Kuehling’s assistance with controversial land use and zoning issues, including obtaining use permits over extensive public opposition, and building permits in historic districts.

 

 Mr. Kuehling’s experience also includes acquisition and sales involving governmental entities and real estate tax appeals.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • The Missouri Bar, Member
  • Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Member
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member

Civic Involvement
  • St. Louis Council of the Urban Land Institute
    • Technical Advisory Panel (TAP)
  • Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District, Inc.
    • President
  • Focus St. Louis Community Policy Committee
    • Chairman
  • Missouri Growth Association
    • Board and Executive Committee Member
  • Citizens for Modern Transit
    • Board Member and Secretary
  • St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association
    • Public Policy Council, Member
  • Downtown St. Louis Partnership
    • Board Member
  • City of Town and Country, Missouri
    • Board of Alderman, 2007-09
  • Board of Education City of St. Louis
    • Member, 1993-95
  • Catholic Commission on Housing
    • Board of Directors, 2000-04
  • Community Development Commission of City of St. Louis, Former Member
  • Regional Airport Governance Commission
    • Chairman, 1999-2001
  • Teachers’ Retirement System, City of St. Louis, 1994-95

Distinctions

  • Associate City Counselor and Counselor to Mayor, City of St. Louis, 1979-90
  • Director of Public Safety, City of St. Louis, 1990-93
  • AV Rated Martindale Hubbell

Experience

Publications & Presentations

August 12, 2010
Missouri Mainstreet Connection
Missouri Downtown Revitalization Conference
2008
Presentation to Lorman Group
2008
Presentation to Missouri Economic Development Finance Association
 
2006
Presentation to Seminar Group
2006
Presentation to Missouri Economic Development Finance Association
2006
Presentation to clients and guests
2004
2004
Presentation to Seminar Group
2002