Stuart E. Bodker

Stuart E. Bodker is a Shareholder with decades of experience in corporate law and commercial real estate. His practice focuses on representing national developers of shopping centers and office buildings, as well as serving as general counsel for mid-sized companies. Mr. Bodker advises clients on secured loans, bankruptcy-related matters, and business litigation, offering practical and strategic guidance in high-value transactions.

Mr. Bodker earned his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law in 1978 and his B.A. in Economics and Philosophy from Tulane University in 1975 (cum laude).

Mr. Bodker maintains a nationwide practice in all areas of commercial real estate, including development, leasing, financing, and entity structuring. He regularly works with banks, lenders, and borrowers in transactions involving secured real estate and inventory loans. His experience includes legal guidance on the Uniform Commercial Code and bankruptcy procedures.

In the corporate space, Mr. Bodker advises officers, directors, and companies on a full range of structuring and governance matters, such as bylaws, operating agreements, and shareholder arrangements. His work often includes forming and advising limited liability companies, partnerships, and syndicated ventures.

With recognized knowledge in commodity regulations and commercial financing, Mr. Bodker is a trusted legal advisor to clients operating in complex and regulated environments. He is AV® Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting high professional standards and peer recognition.

Stuart E. Bodker is admitted to practice in Missouri and is a member of the American Bar Association (Business and Real Estate Sections), the Missouri Bar, and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Through a combination of legal skill and business insight, he continues to help clients navigate transactions, reduce risk, and achieve long-term success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, PC
• Member, Missouri Bar Association
• Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• Columbia University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tulane University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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