About Parres Law

Larry E. Parres

Larry Parres is the founder of Parres Law and has extensive experience representing businesses, financial institutions, lenders, borrowers, and business owners in complex financial and corporate matters. After 38 years of practicing with the same St. Louis law firm, Larry established Parres Law to offer clients a more direct and personal approach to sophisticated legal representation.

Throughout his career, Larry has advised national, regional, and local financial institutions on commercial loan transactions, loan documentation, workouts, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters. He has represented some of the largest banking associations in the United States in matters filed in Missouri, Illinois, Delaware, and New York.

He advises clients on business succession planning, contracts, and general corporate matters, with an emphasis on understanding the client’s business objectives and developing practical, cost-effective legal solutions.

His practice also includes banking and commercial litigation, where he represents clients in enforcing their rights under loan agreements, contracts, and other business arrangements. Having represented both lenders and borrowers throughout his career, Larry brings a practical understanding of the issues and objectives on both sides of a financial transaction or dispute.

Larry also serves on the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and has frequently lectured on corporate, banking, and bankruptcy topics for organizations including the Missouri Bar, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the Turnaround Management Association.

Professional Affiliations

American Bankruptcy Institute
Missouri Bar Association
Local Rules Advisory Committee, U.S. Bankruptcy Court,
Eastern District of Missouri Illinois State Bar Association, Commercial Banking and
Bankruptcy Section
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Bankruptcy Section
St. Louis Tri-State Chapter of the Turnaround Management
Association (Board of Directors, 2006-present)
Risk Management Association – St. Louis

Admissions

Eighth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals
Eastern District of Missouri, U.S. District Court
Western District of Missouri, U.S. District Court
Southern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court
Central District of Illinois, U.S. District Court
Missouri Bar
Illinois Bar

Community Involvement

Larry has a longstanding commitment to the St. Louis community. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis and has served as a director or trustee for the St. Patrick Center, Boy Scouts of America, and St. Simon the Apostle Church.

In recognition of his service, Larry received the Richard H. Amberg Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis in 2014 and the organization’s National Service to Youth Award in 2025.