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Ms. Sarah Wright Rubenstein
St. Louis, MO Attorney with 27 years of experience
(314) 878-5600
555 Maryville University Drive
Suite 240
St. Louis, MO 63141
Business and Environmental
The University of Chicago Law School
I have maintained a general civil litigation practice in the metropolitan St. Louis area for more than eighteen years. I have experience in state and federal court, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. The majority of my practice involves representing businesses, but I also occasionally assist individuals as well. I have handled case across a wide spectrum of practice areas, and have a subspecialty in environmental litigation. I traditionally bill on an hourly basis, but am open to alternative billing arrangements.
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Christopher M Combs
St.Louis, MO Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Municipal and Traffic Tickets
Saint Louis University School of Law
Combs Waterkotte is a highly rated St. Louis criminal defense attorney firm located in the heart of Saint Louis, MO. If you are looking for a St. Louis DWI Attorney, look no further. Our co-founders and lead attorneys, Christopher M. Combs and Steven A. Waterkotte, can handle your case if you have been charged with any crime, ranging from minor drug charges to serious federal charges, DUI & DWI charges. An experienced, highly respected, and a reputable lawyer can assist you in fighting for your rights and your freedom. You will not find more effective St. Louis criminal...
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Steven William Neimeyer
St. Louis, MO Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Family, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Washington University School of Law
I have been practicing law since 1996. I have owned and operated my own Firm since 1998. I have practiced primarily in the area of family law (divorce, child custody/support, contempt, adoptions, guardianships and juvenile). I have expanded my practice to include Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation and Veterans Benefits. For the past 16 years I have also been retained by the St. Louis County Juvenile Courts to represent children in cases involving abuse and neglect. While practicing law I have also worked in the Fire Service for 13 years. In doing so,...
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Richard Cornfeld
St. Louis, MO Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationAgricultural, Business, Environmental and Personal Injury
Northwestern University School of Law
Rick Cornfeld spent 31 years with the finest general practice law firm in the Midwest, defending some of the largest and most scientifically complex lawsuits ever brought, including the longest jury trial ever held, Kemner et al. v. Monsanto Co., and the largest lawsuit in dollar terms ever tried, United States v. Philip Morris USA, Inc., et al. His work at that firm earned him selection in The Best Lawyers in America (Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants), Missouri Super Lawyers, and Who's Who in America, as well as a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® rating, signifying the highest level of professional...
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Emilie Eschbacher
Clayton, MO Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationWashington University School of Law and Saint Louis University School of Law
My practice focuses on general business law, health care law, taxation, estate planning and real estate. I have experience in representing financial institutions in legal and compliance matters. I also advise clients on legal, tax and compliance issues on transactional matters such as mergers and acquisitions, licensing, restructurings, change of ownership issues and compliance with the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA and HITECH. In the area of real estate, I assist clients with the acquisition, sale, and leasing of residential and commercial real estate.
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Gabe Crocker
Clayton, MO Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Saint Louis University School of Law
Gabe Crocker is a St. Louis based Attorney and Owner of the The Crocker Law Firm, LLC. Attorney Gabe Crocker is a former Police Officer & Detective and practices in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, auto accidents, workers compensation, child victim advocacy/civil recovery, and unique services for St. Louis area First Responders.
You have serious questions. Get serious answers at The Crocker Law Firm, LLC. Attorney Gabe Crocker has an extensive educational and employment background centered on criminal justice and the legal system. Attorney Crocker is a Professor of Criminology at the University of Missouri...
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Eli Roberts
St. Louis, MO Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Eli Roberts focuses on the bold and aggressive representation of Criminal Defendants in Southern Illinois. If you are facing a DUI or any other criminal or traffic charge in St. Clair County, Madison County or Monroe County he is here to fight for you. Eli and JCS Law offer free consultations, accept credit cards and offer affordable payment plans. Call him today to discuss your case.
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Thomas J. Henderson
St. Louis, MO Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Saint Louis University School of Law
Mr. Henderson focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, family law, criminal defense, and driving while intoxicated cases. He practices regularly in courts in St. Louis and the surrounding counties and also handles appeals.
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Nadezhda "Nadia" Liberg
St. Louis, MO Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Pacific National University School of Law and St. John's University School of Law
Nadezhda “Nadia” Liberg is an immigration and personal injury lawyer and the founder of Liberg & Associates and of New York Immigration Center.
After obtaining her J.D. equivalent law degree at Pacific National University in Russia, Nadia attended St. John’s University School of Law in New York where she graduated with an L.L.M Degree. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri.
Nadia focuses her legal practice on helping individuals, families, working professionals, persons with extraordinary abilities, entrepreneurs, and investors to obtain visas, green cards, and citizenship to the United States. She also represents US employers sponsoring foreign workers...
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Andrew Hahn
St. Louis, MO Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Saint Louis University, University of Missouri School of Law and University of Missouri School of Law
Choosing the best St. Louis Criminal Defense lawyer, St. Louis DWI lawyer, or St. Louis Personal Injury lawyer for your case is the first and most important decision for you to make. Our St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer is skilled in the courtroom and skilled in discovery. Our St. Louis DWI Lawyer is an expert in defending your rights against DWI charges. We have the knowledge and experience to keep one terrible decision from ruining your life. We will fight to mitigate DWI consequences, and a DWI conviction is not a given. ...
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Charles Louis Barberio IV
St. Louis, MO Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of Missouri - Columbia
I am a trial attorney specializing in criminal defense. I have defended numerous Felony jury trials to not guilty verdicts in jurisdictions all across Missouri. I have achieved hundreds of dismissals and amended charges on behalf of my clients as well. I will never pressure you to "take a deal" but will provide you with all of the options and information you will need to make an informed decision. If you need a trial then I am ready and willing to try your case to jury verdict.
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Shin Cho
St. Louis, MO Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Missouri - Columbia
At the Law Office of Shin Cho, clients can rest assured that their cases are in good hands. Shin Cho has handled well over a thousand criminal and traffic matters, through every single step of the process, from pre-charge investigations to multiple-day jury trials. Attorney Shin Cho also recognizes the importance of maintaining regular contact with his clients, and makes it a priority to keep his clients in the loop. Whether it be a simple traffic ticket, a DWI and/or license suspension matter, or a serious felony, you can rely on Mr. Cho to guide you...
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Robert Maher
Saint Louis, MO Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP, Patents and Trademarks
Saint Louis University School of Law
Bob is a biologist with undergraduate and graduate training in endocrinology from Virginia Tech. Bob spent over 10 years in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries working with respiratory drugs, in-vitro diagnostics, and associated methods and instrumentation. Earlier this decade, while working with business development on matters related to acquisition of new IP as well as protection of existing IP, Bob became very interested to pursue intellectual property law in a personal and intimate capacity. Bob graduated from SLU Law in May 2016 and was sworn in to the Missouri Bar on September 30th, 2016.
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Bruce A Morrison
Saint Louis, MO Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(314) 800-0180
319 North Fourth Street
Suite 800
Saint Louis, MO 63102
Free ConsultationWashington University School of Law
Bruce A. Morrison is past chair of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Small Business Compliance Advisory Committee and a former Region 7 Representative to US EPA's Small Business National Compliance Advisory Panel. He is recognized for environmental litigation in Best Lawyers in America and in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers.
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Jennifer R Williams
Poplar Bluff, MO Attorney with 13 years of experience
Estate Planning, Family, Probate and Workers' Comp
William H. Bowen School of Law
Jennifer R. Williams graduated from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock, Bowen School of Law in 2011, achieving honors. Prior to beginning her legal career, Jennifer served four years as a deputy court clerk for the Hon. William J. Clarkson, associate circuit judge, Butler County, Missouri. As a probate court clerk, Jennifer gained valuable insight into the processing of probate claims and served as a Probate Faculty Member for the Missouri Court Clerk College in 2007 and 2008. In this capacity, Jennifer instructed probate court clerks from around the state.
In 2015, Jennifer joined Spain, Miller, Galloway & Lee, LLC...
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Amanda Altman
Cape Girardeau, MO Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Saint Louis University School of Law
Amanda Altman was raised on a farm in the small town of Gillespie, Illinois. She graduated valedictorian of her high school class in 1999. After graduation, she enrolled in the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in just three years. After much consideration into her career choice, Ms. Altman decided to pursue her dream of becoming an attorney and attended St. Louis University School of Law, graduating in the fall of 2007.
Ms. Altman has a passion for helping the downtrodden. After law school, she primarily focused her legal practice on criminal defense,...
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Travis C. Bargeon
Cape Girardeau, MO Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Michigan State University School of Law
Travis C. Bargeon grew up in St. Charles, Missouri. His father was an aerospace engineer who was integral to the designs of the fighter planes that have kept our nation safe and secure over the past four decades. His mother spent her career as a crisis counselor dedicating her time and effort to high school aged youths in need of guidance in the most difficult situations life has to offer.
Inheriting his father’s brain and his mother’s heart, Travis was determined to utilize his education to help those who ordinarily would not have access to outstanding professionals. He began his career...
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Tammy D. Repaso
Saint Louis, MO Attorney with 25 years of experience
(314) 782-1415
10805 Sunset Office Drive
Suite 210
Saint Louis, MO 63127
Free ConsultationDivorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Tammy Repaso is committed to helping individuals and their families plan their futures, and through Marler Law Partners, she is able to assist them through divorce, child custody, and also protecting their assets and planning for the aging process utilizing a variety of estate planning techniques.
Tammy is an advocate for her clients, helping them navigate the ins and outs of the legal matters they are facing. She has assisted numerous individuals in preserving assets in both divorce and probate/estate planning matters.
“In both family law and estate planning, I have seen firsthand the obstacles and unnecessary stress individuals and their families...
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Charles Webb Taylor
Saint Charles, MO Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(636) 947-7100
400 North Fifth Street
Suite 110
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
Washington University School of Law
Born: Alexandria, Virginia Education: University of Missouri-Columbia, B.A. with Honors in Political Science, 1991 Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1994 Awards and Honors: J.G. Heinberg Scholarship for Excellence in Political Science Golden Key National Honor Society 1987-1991 Affiliations and Organizations: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Society 1987-1991 President, Pro Bono Law Association 1991-1994 Missouri Bar Association 1994-present United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri 1998-present St. Charles County Bar Association 1998-present Probate and Trust Law Committee of the Missouri Bar 2003-present Bio: Mr. Taylor spent three years with...
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Charles C. McCloskey
Town & Country, MO Attorney with 23 years of experience
(636) 527-9962
13321 N. Outer 40 Rd. Ste. 100
Town & Country, MO 63017
IP and Patents
Saint Louis University School of Law
An Eagle Scout and Army brat, Chuck has lived in St. Louis for over twelve years. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree from Notre Dame in 1990, Chuck served in Germany with the US Army engineers. Working as an engineer in Kansas City, he earned the professional engineer license in MO and three other states. Chuck worked on the Matt Blunt for Secretary of State campaign for Gravois township. Drawn east, he graduated from St. Louis University law school in 2001 with a Juris Doctor degree. Chuck ran for State Rep. in 2002 for district 66,...
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Monica Smith
Saint Charles, MO Attorney
Immigration
University of Iowa
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Bert Fulk
St. Charles, MO Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Saint Louis University School of Law
Bert Fulk, Attorney at Law provides award-winning Criminal Defense, DWI, DUI, and Personal Injury representation in St. Louis and St. Charles
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William Derek Hux
Fulton, MO Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of Missouri - Columbia
Recently voted "Best Attorney in Callaway County" 4 years in a row by the readers of the Fulton Sun newspaper. Lawyer W. Derek Hux focuses on criminal defense for the good folks of the City of Fulton, Callaway County, and all central Missouri.
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Randy Alberhasky
Springfield, MO Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Missouri - Columbia
Randy Alberhasky is a trial lawyer who specializes in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. He has litigated hundreds of cases and has successfully argued cases before the Missouri Court of Appeals.
During his legal career, he has personally tried over 200 workers’ compensation hearings and jury trials in courts throughout the State of Missouri. Randy Alberhasky has fought cases in Kansas City, Joplin, Springfield, Jefferson City, Camdenton, West Plains, and St. Louis.
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Roger Alan Johnson
Joplin, MO Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Kansas School of Law and University of Kansas
Roger is known as a fierce trial attorney who is passionate about practicing personal injury law. During his career, he has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. But what he values is more than accomplishing a case. It’s the satisfaction he gets when he wins a settlement for a badly injured client. This motivates him to continue in his mission of advocacy and quest for justice. Roger is a leading advocate in the field of personal injury litigation, earning recognitions from Super Lawyers®, an AV Rating® by Martindale-Hubbell®, and more.
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Scott Vorhees
Joplin, MO Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Michigan Law School
From an early age, Scott has made it his mission to help others during their time of need. He has a passion for the Constitution and for seeking justice. Choosing a career as a trial lawyer was easy for Scott, because it allows him to carry out his passion of helping others during their period of personal tragedies. Scott has dedicated his entire career to becoming an advocate for personal injury victims. He truly believes that the courtroom is where many meaningful battles can be won, including standing up to unscrupulous corporations and insurance companies.
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Todd C Hawkins
Joplin, MO Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Tulsa College of Law
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We understand your family is the most important aspect of your life. We know you are going through a difficult time. You have made the right decision to seek legal advice and our family law, criminal defense, and estate planning lawyer teams look forward to assisting you through your legal matter. Our attorneys and staff will strive to give you the attention your family needs in navigating the Missouri court system with a divorce, child custody, modification, paternity, DUI, DWI, traffic ticket, will, trust, power of...
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Steven Groce
Springfield, MO Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Steven F. Groce Attorney at Law: DWI, DUI, drunk driving, including Alcohol and/or Drug intoxication, including Cannabis. Criminal Defense, Drug cases, in Missouri. Give me a call at my Springfield, Missouri office to see what legal services I can provide for you.
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Clint Allen
Lebanon, MO Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
I am experienced in a wide variety of legal matters. I have successfully handled some of the most serious felonies and criminal investigations to very basic traffic and ordinance violations.
In addition, I practice in the areas of Small Business Planning and Consulting, LLC and Corporation Filing and Consulting, and Personal Injury Law.
Contact me today for a free consultation. It won't cost a dime to see if I can help!
Clint Allen: 417-501-5650
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Jason L Call
Jefferson City, MO Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationNursing Home, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
University of Missouri - Columbia
Jason is a trial attorney with a wide range of first hand jury trial experience. Much of his practice focuses on helping those injured in accidents. In 2016, he helped obtain one of the largest settlements in Missouri, at $15.5 million. He received the David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award in 2002 in recognition of his outstanding achievement in appellate practice. Jason also represents doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other professionals in licensing cases before Missouri's professional licensing boards. Jason is licensed in both Missouri and Illinois, is a member of the Cole County Bar Association and...
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Andrew S. T. Buchanan
Springfield, MO Attorney with 23 years of experience
(417) 623-0900
The Hammons Tower
901 E. St Louis Street, Suite 200-09
Springfield, MO 65806
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Saint Louis University School of Law
Andrew specializes in helping people who have been injured. He focuses on medical malpractice, automobile and truck accidents, product liability, premise liability, wrongful death, and work accidents, and also has extensive experience representing clients in stockbroker liability claims and wrongful discharge/discrimination claims. Andrew is the managing partner in BWO's St. Louis office. Andrew (along with the other attorneys and staff at BWO) focuses on personal service for his clients. Clients have Andrew’s personal cell phone and can call him anytime with questions or concerns. Andrew started his law career with Lewis Rice & Fingersh, LC, which is one...
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Aaron Sachs
Columbia, MO Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
University of Missouri School of Law
Aaron W. Sachs, a personal injury attorney in Springfield, is the founder of the firm Aaron Sachs & Associates. Since 1988, he has been practicing as an attorney in the state of Missouri. He participates in numerous professional associations including the Association of Trial Attorneys of America, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association and Missouri Bar Association. Attorney Sachs is graduate of the Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. Learn more by contacting his firm.
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Todd Christopher Werts
Columbia, MO Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer, Employment, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Missouri - Columbia
Todd Werts’ practice primarily involves representing individuals, and groups of individuals, in claims filed in state and federal courts. He currently focuses on wage & hour, consumer, and employment cases, including class and collective actions. Todd has successfully represented thousands of workers from around the country to recover unpaid wages and overtime pay. Additionally, he represents consumers who have been subjected to unfair debt collection practices or have been injured by unsafe products.
Todd is a frequent speaker on litigation and employment law issues as well as legal technology matters. He is an active member of the Missouri Bar and the...
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Dan Viets
Columbia, MO Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Missouri - Columbia
Dan Viets handles a wide range of criminal defense and other legal issues.
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A. W. Smith
Columbia, MO Attorney
Free ConsultationAnimal, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
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T. Drew Schauffler
Columbia, MO Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Missouri School of Law and University of Missouri School of Law
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Cassie J. Carpenter
Moberly, MO Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Washburn University School of Law
Ms. Carpenter is an attorney with the law firm of Gump & Faiella, LLC. As a Columbia personal injury attorney, Ms. Carpenter focuses her law practice on cases involving injuries, insurance coverage, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, and worker’s compensation. Ms. Carpenter grew up in Madison, Missouri. In 2001 she graduated from Madison High School with honors. She attended the University of Central Missouri and in 2005, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the Honors College. While studying at UCM, Ms. Carpenter was a McNair Scholar, a representative at the National Conference on Ethics...
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Douglas Ponder
Springfield, MO Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Iowa College of Law
Doug Ponder's practice is centered around the representation of individuals who have been wrongfully terminated by their employer or injured by the conduct of another. He has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, including trials, mediations, and appeals. Over the course of his career, Doug has tried over forty cases to successful conclusion. In addition, Doug has successfully pursued appeals before the Missouri Court of Appeals and Missouri Supreme Court.
Before founding Ponder Zimmermann LLC, Doug spent years as a civil defense lawyer representing hospitals and insurance companies in complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases. He handled a wide...
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Scott Allen Hamblin
Jefferson City, MO Attorney with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
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Monica Whitt
Springfield, MO Attorney
Divorce and Family
Washington University School of Law
Monica Whitt joins Stange Law Firm, PC in our Springfield, Missouri office as a Senior Associate Attorney. She is used to assisting families during difficult times, having worked with Children’s Division for nine years and later serving as a parent’s attorney and Guardian ad Litem in the Greene County Juvenile Court. Before that position, she worked with Legal Aid in Illinois providing family law services, including divorces, custody, child support, and paternity cases.
Monica graduated from Washington University School of Law in 2003 and from Missouri State University in 1997. She is originally from rural Southern Illinois but moved to Southwest...