
Harvard Muhm
Harvard Muhm is a member in the St. Louis office. Harvard’s practice is focused on wealth and estate planning, assisting clients and families with managing and structuring their wealth for preservation and functionality. His knowledge of the law and substantial experience with a wide variety of investment strategies enable Harvard to bring his clients’ advisors together to work as a team. Recognized as one of the nation’s leading estate planning attorneys, Harvard’s multi-disciplinary approach provides clients with thoughtful and customized solutions that help them meet their goals.
Specializing in building trust with inter-generational families over decades, Harvard and the other members of the firm are committed to providing outstanding client service, bringing the same level of expertise, attention and flexibility to each person and each generation.
After securing his LL.M. in taxation, Harvard began his career in transactional work for several years before focusing on private client services. To help address the wide range of complex issues clients face, Harvard works closely with other practice areas, including the Corporate and the Real Estate groups, to provide efficient and practical solutions and advice. This collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach helps deliver a comprehensive plan that leverages their experience with a wide variety of investment and planning strategies, together with the experience and expertise of the full firm.
In the community, Harvard currently serves on the Board of Directors of Ozark Land Trust and the St. Louis Art Museum Foundation Advisory Committee. He is a member of the alumni board of the Tax and Transactional Law Society at the University of Missouri School of Law. Harvard has also served on the Boards of St. Louis Public Radio, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, and Craft Alliance. Harvard lives on his farm in Marthasville, Missouri and in St. Louis.
Professional Organizations
• The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP®)
• Missouri Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Publications
• “Trust and Estate Legislation Update: QSJTs, Decanting, UAGPPJA and More.” MoBarCLE Guidebook. The Missouri Bar (2012)
Honors
The Best Lawyers in America® | Trusts and Estates, St. Louis (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)Education
LL.M., Taxation, Washington University Law School (1995)J.D., University of Missouri School of Law (1994)
B.A., Political Science, Trinity University (1991)
Admissions
MissouriU.S. Tax Court