Benton County Lawyers

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Scott C. Trout is the Managing Partner of Cordell & Cordell, a firm focusing exclusively on domestic relations for men. Mr. Trout has been recognized as one of the leading attorneys in the family law area. He was named Missouri SuperLawyer in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Mr. Trout has appeared in all three District Appellate Courts in the State of Missouri, the Missouri Supreme Court, the 5th District Appellate Court in Illinois, as well as the 7th Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals.

Jill Bollwerk is a native of St. Louis, Missouri and has been practicing law since her graduation from St. Louis University School of Law in 1991. She worked for two plaintiff's personal injury law firms, as well as in-house trial counsel for an insurace company, then for a litigation firm before she began her own law practice in 2000. She has dedicated her practice to the representation of the injured in Missouri and Illinois.

After completing her undergraduate degree at Maryville University - St. Louis, law school took Sara Marler to Boston. She attended New England University Law School, where she graduated cum laude and Top 10% of her class. It was Sara's sense of hometown and community that brought her back to Southeast Missouri.

A respected attorney once told her "Caring makes this job hard, but caring is what makes you good at what you do," and she's kept those impactful words with her over the last 15 years of her career. Sara is a compassionate advocate, having been the voice of children,...

At the Law Offices of Stephen J. Hoffmann, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of legal representation while maintaining a close relationship with each of our clients. We combine small firm responsiveness with large firm capability. Our goal is to provide the highest level of legal services and advice to allow our clients to satisfy their needs and achieve their desired outcomes at a reasonable cost. Call an attorney / lawyer at The Law Offices of Stephen J. Hoffmann for a free consultation (314) 729-0803.

The Gogel Law Firm's legal team includes Jeremy A. Gogel, a former federal judicial law clerk and insurance defense attorney who quickly realized that his true calling was serving real people — not big insurance companies. Going To Trial To Get Compensation For Clients Because The Gogel Law Firm is led by a former federal judicial law clerk and insurance defense attorney, we have a distinct advantage when going to trial. First, an insurance defense attorney is specifically trained to make sure that a plaintiff gets as little as possible. This is done by offering as little as possible...

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Cynthia W. Trice pursued a concentration in legal studies and graduated summa cum laude from Webster University with a perfect 4.0 out of 4.0. She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Tau Sigma, and the Lambda Epsilon Chi honor societies. She was the first recipient of the prestigious Nancy Simmons Superior Achievement in Legal Studies Award. After graduating from Southern University School of Law, receiving her Juris Doctor degree, and passing the bar exam, she took on cases from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. This culminated in the Missouri Bar bestowing on her the Pro Bono Hall of...

Ms. Freeman's primary areas of practice encompass a wide range of legal issues. In the realm of Domestic and Family Law, she handle cases involving Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Orders of Protection, Contempt of Court, and Adoption. Ms. Freeman also represents parents in Juvenile Court matters. In the area of Criminal Law, Ms. Freeman represents clients in cases related to Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Child Neglect and Endangerment, misdemeanor DWI/DUI, Traffic Violations, and other Criminal Offenses. Ms. Freeman is also certified as a Guardian ad Litem. In this role, she safeguards and represents the interests and welfare of children and...

Family law attorney, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, divorce, dissolution of marriage. Traffic, wills, criminal.

Bruce earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia, Missouri. Before earning his J.D., he attended the same university for his undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Journalism. Bruce is licensed and ready to help clients in the State of Missouri and is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the American Association for Justice, and the Lawyers Association of St. Louis. Before joining the Jefferson County family law attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC, Bruce worked many years in various...

Based in St. Louis, personal injury attorney Justin M. Stephens serves as a partner at Stephens Kelly Law. Before opening his own practice, he handled various parts of civil litigation as a defense lawyer. His varied clientele as a defense lawyer included Fortune 500 companies and multimillion dollar cases. Mr. Stephens has extensive experience with pro bono work, earning him a place in the Missouri Pro Bono Wall of Fame in 2012.

Stephens Kelly Law is committed to helping injury victims and their families. The firm’s attorneys have recovered tens of millions of dollars for their clients. The firm believes in offering compassionate and aggressive representation. Request a consultation today: call at (314) 240-5040.

Blake graduated from St. Louis University and works as an Associate Attorney for Reinker, Hamilton, and Fenley, LLC. He has experience working in Family Law, handling Divorces, Modifications, Paternity Cases, Child Support and Custody Cases, Guardianships, and Orders of Protection. Blake also has experience in Probate Court working in Wills and Estates.

A lifelong St. Louis resident, Ms. Beasley has spent years fostering a close connection with the local community. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. During her undergraduate years, she played an important role as crime victim advocate at the first victim advocacy agency in the nation. This position gave her a greater understanding of the difficulties experienced by victims of violent crime, and assisting people in crisis. This insight serves continues to serve her well since many of her clients first contact her during a crisis or after a recent trauma....

David represents corporate and individual clients in a wide range of matters such as contracts, leases, employee disputes, business purchases and sales, corporate litigation, insurance, family law/divorce and related litigation. He has helped companies achieve benefits via appeals related to property and manufacturer taxes, sales/use and excise taxes along with consultation regarding registration and license matters. David can also defend against challenges initiated by State, Local and Federal tax departments in tax compliance controversies. He has served in corporate roles including those of Accounting Controller, Business Owner, Chief Financial Officer, and State and Local Tax Consultant. As...

Sharon Remis a Family Law attorney has been litigating family cases for almost 30 years. Her Family Law Practice includes: Divorce; Modifications; Custody and Visitation; Paternity; Relocation; Guardianship; Adoption; Enforcement and Contempt Trials. She also serves as a Guardian ad Litem, Parent Coordinator and Mediator. Family Law is a unique area of practice since no two families are alike. Sharon advocates for her client, but also has the experience to create opportunities for settlement in the right cases. She is diligent and thorough, to allow her to understand all of the facts and...

Divorce and family law matters are challenging and emotionally draining for those involved. As life changes dramatically, many are left uncertain about the future, often grappling with more questions than answers. I am Keith Fuller, a Team Leader Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC, and I am dedicated to assisting clients through these tough times. I serve clients from our Clayton office in Saint Louis, Missouri. I earned my Juris Doctorate from The University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia, Missouri. Prior to that, I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. I...

Casey Coats is an experienced lawyer with years of experienced and thousands of satisfied clients. Casey Coats has been a licensed Missouri attorney since 2002 with legal field experience since 1999 and a family background in law. St. Louis attorney Casey Coats is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, a graduate of Mizzou Law School, Mizzou Undergraduate with honors Cum Laude, and Nerinx Hall High School.

Before moving to the St. Louis area in in 2002, Vince lived in a small town in western Kentucky called Central City. There, he was ingrained with small town values: hard-work, responsibility, and community. Although his poor coal-mining community did not have much, the people there prided themselves in the way they treated others.

As a student at Chaminade beginning in middle school and through high school, Vince learned that every person deserved the same respect, dignity, and appreciation as himself. Upon graduating in 2011, his classmates and teachers awarded him with the "Esto Vir" Award (Latin for "Be a Man"),...

Hipskind & McAninch, LLC is a Belleville law firm dedicated to personal injury claims in Illinois. The firm’s trial attorneys offer personalized service backed by local experience with some of the preeminent firms in St. Louis. As a result, they have earned a 5-star reputation on prominent review sites. If you have been injured in an accident, call today for a free consultation to discuss your legal needs.

Thomas R. Carnes is the principal attorney and owner of the Carnes Law Firm, a law practice located in south St. Louis at 3827 Gustine Avenue. Mr. Carnes has represented individuals and businesses with trials and appeals in Missouri, Illinois, Texas, North Carolina, and Massachusetts. His practice areas include civil litigation, commercial actions, personal injury cases, immigration cases, and criminal cases. He has represented clients with matters before state and federal agencies including OSHA, USCIS, EEOC, SEC, the Missouri Department of Revenue, and the Missouri Gaming Commission. Mr. Carnes is admitted to practice law in Missouri...

John Wallach handles cases involving medical malpractice, trucking, auto and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, brain injury, birth trauma, defective products, legal malpractice, and other serious injury matters. John Wallach is considered one of the preeminent personal injuriy attorneys in the region. He was selected for "The Best Lawyers in America" in the categories of Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice; and in the same categories in "Missouri Kansas Super Lawyers" and "The Best Lawyers in St. Louis" in St. Louis Magazine. He serves on the Board of Governors of the...

Bilingual, Full-Service Law Firm Serving the St. Louis Community: As a current Service Member and Iraq War Veteran, Attorney Cesar A. Millan is ready to serve his clients with the same, incomparable work ethic and dedication. At Millan Law Firm LLC, clients come first, no matter the time or day. Offering fully bilingual services (Spanish and English), Millan Law Firm treats every client with the utmost respect and guarantees effective and compassionate representation, no matter clients' personal circumstances. Starting with a free intial consultation, Attorney Cesar A. Millan and his staff will sit down with clients and explain the legal process...

Attorney Patrick S. O’Brien has dedicated his professional career to helping those who have been injured by another’s negligence on the road or on the rail and deserve ethical, experienced, and effective representation. With his national law practice, O’Brien has tried cases to verdict in 15 states and represented clients who resided in 30 states (For states in which he is not licensed to practice law, he applies to be admitted pro hac vice). O’Brien has represented railroad workers from all crafts. He has developed a specialty in handling occupational injury and toxic exposure illness claims under the Federal Employers’...

Daniel Levy joined the Law Office of Richard S. Cornfeld, LLC, after three years with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, and two years in private practice. Daniel served as an Assistant Attorney General in both the Governmental Affairs and Litigation divisions. While with the Attorney General’s Office, Daniel served as lead counsel in dozens of cases, focusing on cases involving claims of employment discrimination.

Daniel has handled all aspects of litigation, including several jury trials. As defense counsel, Daniel first-chaired a jury trial resulting in a complete defense verdict in a case where the plaintiff alleged sexual harassment and retaliation and...

I am an advocate for victims who suffer from mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases, such as Lung Cancer and Asbestosis.

Dustin practices personal injury, criminal defense, workers' compensation and family law in Dexter, Missouri and the surrounding Southeast Missouri counties. Dustin was born and raised in Dexter and attended Southeast Missouri State for his undergraduate degree before attending law school at the University of Missouri - Columbia. Prior to opening his own law office, Dustin worked as the Assistant Prosecutor in Pemiscot where he handled cases ranging from driving while intoxicated to murder in the first degree. While employed in Pemiscot County Dustin was able to try multiple cases before juries. Dustin...