TdD Attorneys at Law LLC

Scope and client base

Individuals, families and business owners across Missouri are the client groups named on the firm's website. TdD Attorneys at Law LLC is based in St. Louis and has a second office in Creve Coeur. Its stated practice areas cover estate planning, real estate, probate, family law, personal injury, business law and criminal defense.

The attorneys report over 30 years of combined experience. That figure describes the experience of the team as a whole. The website identifies Ted Disabato, Erik Zorumski and Louis Teson as the firm's attorneys.

In my opinion, the clearest feature of the firm is the close link between its real estate work and its related civil litigation. The listed services cover transactions, property disputes, construction matters, zoning and association documents. Estate planning and probate add another group of services tied to property ownership and transfer.

Real estate work and property disputes

Residential and commercial matters both appear within the firm's real estate work. The website identifies transactions, real estate litigation, construction matters, land use and zoning. It also states that the firm is associated with the TdD real estate business.

A typical property transaction requires careful review of the purchase contract and title records. Financing terms, inspection issues and closing documents may also shape the deal. Each party needs to understand deadlines, conditions and the documents that transfer ownership.

Commercial transactions can raise added questions about permitted uses, existing leases and responsibility for repairs. The legal description of the property also matters. When financing is part of the deal, loan documents and title requirements often affect the closing schedule.

Construction, zoning and court matters

Construction disputes may concern contract terms, payment, workmanship or project delays. The usual record can include bids, change orders, invoices, plans and written communications. Those documents help the parties and the court identify what each side agreed to do.

Land use and zoning matters often involve local ordinances and decisions by municipal bodies. A property owner may need an application, a hearing or approval for a proposed use. The process can depend on the parcel, the zoning classification and the requested change.

Real estate litigation follows the rules that govern civil cases. The parties file pleadings, exchange records, take testimony and present motions when needed. Settlement talks may occur during the case, while a judge or jury decides issues that remain for trial.

Estate planning and probate services

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and medical directives appear among the estate planning services. The firm also handles estate administration. These documents address different parts of a person's financial and personal planning.

A will states how a person wants property handled after death and can name someone to manage the estate. A trust can hold property under written terms for named beneficiaries. Powers of attorney and medical directives address decisions during the person's lifetime.

Estate planning often begins with an inventory of assets, debts and existing beneficiary designations. Family circumstances and ownership forms can affect how property passes. The final documents need proper signing under the rules that apply to each document.

How probate matters generally proceed

Probate places estate administration under court supervision when the law requires it. A personal representative may collect assets, prepare an inventory and address valid creditor claims. The representative then distributes property under the will and applicable law, subject to court requirements.

Disputes can arise over a will, the handling of estate property or the duties of a personal representative. Courts may review accountings, document requests and testimony from interested parties. These cases call for close attention to filing deadlines and court orders.

Louis Teson's stated focus includes probate civil litigation. That focus gives readers a named attorney connection to the firm's probate dispute work. His background also links those cases with the firm's wider civil litigation practice.

Business, family, injury and defense matters

The firm's broader service list reaches several common legal needs outside property and estate work. Business law, family law and criminal defense match the directory categories assigned to the listing. Personal injury also appears on the firm's website.

Business law

Business matters often begin with a review of the company's records and the agreement tied to the issue. Contracts, ownership documents, correspondence and payment records may guide the legal analysis. The proper course depends on the parties, the governing terms and the remedy sought.

Business owners may need legal help when an agreement requires interpretation or a dispute affects company operations. Early document review can identify deadlines and notice requirements. If a dispute reaches court, the parties follow the same core civil stages of pleadings, discovery, motions and trial preparation.

Family law

Family cases may involve court filings, financial disclosures, parenting issues and temporary orders. The judge applies state law to the facts and documents presented by the parties. Mediation or direct negotiation can also help settle some issues before a hearing.

Cases involving children often require a proposed parenting plan and information about each parent's circumstances. Financial issues can require income records, account statements and property documents. Clear records help counsel prepare proposals and respond to court deadlines.

Criminal defense and personal injury

Criminal cases move according to the charge and the court's schedule. Common stages include an initial appearance, review of prosecution evidence, motion practice, plea discussions and trial. A defense attorney studies the charging documents, police reports and other evidence before advising the client.

Personal injury claims usually depend on proof of fault, injury and resulting loss. Medical records, incident reports, photographs and witness accounts may become part of the claim file. Filing deadlines can affect the right to bring a case, so the date and location of an incident matter.

How the attorney team is built

Each named attorney has a distinct role in the information published by the firm. Ted Disabato is the founding attorney, Erik Zorumski is a litigator and Louis Teson is an associate attorney. Their stated backgrounds give the team clear ties to real estate and civil disputes.

Ted Disabato

Ted Disabato has a background in business and real estate. He holds a real estate broker's license, a mortgage loan originator license and a title insurance license. Those licenses give clients specific facts about his experience with property and financing fields.

The combination is relevant to the firm's stated transaction and property work. Brokerage, lending and title each involve a different part of a real estate deal. The firm also discloses its association with the real estate company TdD.

Erik Zorumski

Erik Zorumski began his legal career at TdD Attorneys at Law in 2012. He practices as a litigator with the firm. His profile places court disputes within the work of a named attorney who has spent his legal career at TdD.

Litigation requires control of pleadings, evidence and deadlines. Counsel also prepares witnesses and evaluates settlement terms during a case. Zorumski's stated role identifies him with that part of the firm's services.

Louis Teson

Louis Teson started with the firm as a law clerk and later became an associate attorney in its South County office. He graduated cum laude from St. Louis University School of Law after undergraduate study at the University of Missouri. His work focuses on civil litigation, mainly real estate and probate disputes.

Teson also represents homeowner and condominium associations. His work includes drafting, interpreting and enforcing declarations, indentures and restrictions. These documents set rules for property use and define rights and duties within an association.

Association disputes often turn on the exact wording of governing documents. Meeting records, notices and property records may also affect the dispute. Teson's listed duties cover both document preparation and enforcement questions.

Published facts clients can assess

The website gives the firm's legal name, locations, attorney names and main areas of work. It identifies two offices in the St. Louis area. The attorney profiles supply role and background details that connect individual lawyers with parts of the caseload.

The practice descriptions are most detailed in real estate, estate planning and probate. They name transaction work, litigation, construction, zoning, planning documents and estate administration. The remaining listed fields extend the firm's work to business owners, families, injured people and criminal defendants.

The firm's site states that its attorneys work with clients across Missouri. Ted Disabato is the founding attorney, and the team reports over 30 years of combined experience. The firm offers service in Spanish.