About David Steelman

As a lifelong resident of small-town and rural Missouri, David Steelman understands firsthand the unique needs of his clients.

David was born in Columbia and calls Salem his hometown.

After earning an economics degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, David attended the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. He graduated cum laude and first in his law school class in 1978.

That same year, David was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, where he served for three terms, becoming the minority floor leader in his second term.

David’s practice today focuses on business litigation, personal injury litigation, trucking litigation, and general civil litigation. He also handles some employment discrimination matters and will and trust litigation. David is also one of the preeminent defamation lawyers in Missouri.

David served as a special assistant attorney general for the state of Missouri in consumer protection cases, representing Missourians harmed by companies who took advantage of or defrauded them.

In addition to his service in the legislature, David served on the University of Missouri System’s Board of Curators from 2014 to 2021, a position appointed by the governor. David and his wife, Sarah, are active members of the Greentree Christian Church in Rolla.