Humansville Lawyers

Samantha L. Shepherd JD, LLM, CELA
Samantha practices exclusively in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning and Special Needs Law. She received her undergraduate degree in 1990 from Tulane University in New Orleans, cum laude. She earned her law degree from Boston College Law School and received an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Samantha currently serves on the Board of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and as Chair of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Trust and Estates Committee. Formerly the Chair of the Missouri Bar Elder Law Committee and past President of...

Mr. Baylard is a trial attorney that specializes in personal injury, wrongful death and family law cases, but also handles all types of legal matters. He has recovered millions for his clients, and refuses to slow down in his pursuit to ensure fair compensation for injured people and their families. Mr. Baylard’s philosophy is to work hard, and treat people as people, not just another nameless case to work-up. Going through an injury related accident can be, and usually is, a life-altering situation that needs personal attention. Mr. Baylard is also...

Since June 1997, David has been a trial lawyer in private practice with his office located “on the square” in downtown Waynesville. David primarily concentrates his legal representation in the areas of Probate Law, Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Injury Law, Landlord-Tenant Law and Civil Law. He has extensive trial experience in a wide variety of cases including Criminal Law; Injury Law; Adoption Law; Guardianships, Conservatorships and Probate Law; Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning; Landlord-Tenant Law; Contract Law; and Military Law. From 1990 to 1997, David served on active duty in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He tried more than...

What drew Patrick to the practice of law was the opportunity to help those who have experienced real tragedies. For over 20 years, Patrick has fought for the injured, for victims of serious negligence. From trucking accidents to catastrophic injuries, he has dedicated his entire career to protecting those facing an uphill battle against negligent large companies who hide behind their insurance companies and defense attorneys. When you need a skilled trial attorney to advocate for you, one who will not back down to powerful corporations, turn to Patrick.

I grew up in Southwest Missouri and have practiced law here for over thirty years. My wife and I have three children and two grandchildren. I enjoy helping families achieve their goals with estate planning.

Experience is the best teacher and I have been practicing since 1981. I have been a municipal prosecutor in several cities in Jackson County and now serve as Judge in several of those jurisdictions. Previously I was a State Trooper in Missouri and taught the police academy for many years. Initially, my practice concentrated on medical malpractice and modernly I concentrate on Traffic and Criminal, Estate Planning, Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury. Nine times out of ten you don’t need an attorney but most assuredly you must have an attorney for criminal and traffic cases or whenever help...

Practicing law for nearly 20 years. General Practice concentrating in Family and Criminal Law. A caring lawyer who will take time to listen to what you want, provide you honest answers and devise a plan to do our best to get you moving in the right direction.

I graduated from the University of North Texas and the University of Kansas School of Law. With over 40 years of legal practice, I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a diverse array of cases, including simple automobile incidents, franchise disputes, and complex tort litigation. I hold licenses in both Kansas and Missouri state and federal courts, and my litigation experience extends across the United States. Currently, my focus is on providing alternative dispute resolution services through Innovative Dispute Resolution, LLC. I am an approved mediator in core, domestic, and civil mediation according to the Kansas Supreme Court's regulations and...