Missouri Lawyers

Workers Compensation Law

901 Washington Ave unit 207, St. Louis, MO 63101, USA

Adam Irvin received his Bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2015 and his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2018. Mr. Irvin is a member of the Missouri and Illinois state bars. Mr. Irvin concentrates his practice representing the people for their workers' compensation cases. Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Irvin worked defending corporations and insurance companies agasint workers' compensation actions, providing him with unique insight regarding how the process works from within. He is now taking that insight and using it to provide the people with competent and diligent representation they deserve. Mr. Irvin practices in the Workers' Compensation department out of our St. Louis, Missouri location. He handles both Illinois and Missouri workers' compensation claims.

Personal Injury Law

701 Market Street, Sutie1000, St. Louis, MO 63101

Attorney Brittney Watkins is an associate at SWMW Law. She joined the firm in 2024, focusing her practice on helping individuals and families affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Before joining the firm, Brittney worked as an attorney at a St. Louis firm where she represented mesothelioma victims and their families. She also served as a staff attorney for a local organization where she represented families who lost loved ones to fatal state violence, individuals in jail and prison in civil jail and prison condition litigation, and individuals with municipal traffic offenses. Additionally, she provided community political education and helped families impacted by fatal state violence to organize, draft, and implement policies. She also served as law clerk for the Hon. Judge Danya Dayson, Deputy Presiding Judge, at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. In working with Brittney, clients can expect a genuine, empathetic partner to help them navigate the legal landscape and secure them the justice they deserve. “In my work as an attorney, I use a client-centered lawyering approach and I don’t just listen to my clients, but I collaborate with them on a journey for their justice,” she said. “They’re often facing some of the most devastating and tumultuous periods of their lives, and to be a great attorney who can truly help them, it takes not only razor-sharp legal instinct and knowledge, but also takes someone who will see them as a person, acknowledge their struggles with empathy, and communicate with them every step of the way.” Outside of her work with the firm, Brittney has proven herself to be a leader in the legal community. While in law school, her Washington University School of Law Student Note was published in the Journal of Law and Policy in 2019. That note has been used nationally in law school curricula and was a required text for the National Sports Law Institute’s 30th anniversary conference. She also instructed the Fatal State Violence Liberation Lab for the 2022 Law for Black Lives Lawyering for Liberation Conference. Brittney’s leadership in the legal community is mirrored by her leadership in the community. She serves as a board member for Community Organization to Engage, Uplift & Restore (C.O.E.U.R), a nonprofit that utilizes a holistic approach to provide needed services to youth, families, and individuals in the St. Louis area. Its mission is to enhance and expand opportunities for healthy living, social awareness, urban economic community development, and educational achievement.

Personal Injury Law

712 Broadway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64105

Cooper Mach was born and raised in the Kansas City area, where he is proud to put his local connections and expertise to work. Cooper attended Kansas State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Mass Communications and a Leadership minor. When ESPN didn’t call offering him a SportsCenter anchor job after graduation, he attended Law School at the University of Kansas, where he served as both a staff editor and a staff articles editor on the Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy. Cooper was also the student representative to the ABA for the law school and was the president of the 3-to-1 Mentorship Program. Cooper has jumped right into practice establishing himself in the courtroom. He has already played a role on trial teams and has helped his clients in recovering large settlements. He prides himself on being a zealous advocate who helps his client’s connect with a jury and maximize their recoveries. Outside of his practice, Cooper loves being active with his wife, Kaitlin, and their Bernedoodle puppy, Walter. Outside of the office, Cooper is the unofficial copy editor and photographer of Kaitlin’s lifestyle blog katieannemach.com

Criminal Defense Law

522 E Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101, USA

Curtis G. Hanrahan is a Jefferson City, Missouri, attorney at Hanrahan & Nacy, P.C., whose practice includes criminal, family and juvenile law. Personal injury litigation, corporate law and real estate law also appear in his individual practice description. The firm lists its office at 522 E Capitol Avenue in Jefferson City. A Columbia, Missouri, native, Hanrahan earned both of his degrees at the University of Missouri: a B.S.B.A. in 1980 and a J.D. in 1983. His professional biography lists authorization to practice in Missouri state courts and in the federal district courts for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court are also among his listed court admissions. His biography names four professional memberships: the Cole County Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, American Bar Association and Missouri Trial Lawyers Association. William P. Nacy II appears alongside him on the firm’s attorney roster. Hanrahan & Nacy describes a statewide practice with its principal geographic focus in Mid Missouri. Its county list includes Cole, Boone, Callaway, Miller, Moniteau and Osage, as well as Audrain, Cooper and Phelps. At the firm level, the advertised services include criminal defense, personal injury, family law and estate planning. That broader service list describes Hanrahan & Nacy as a whole, rather than Hanrahan’s individual practice.

Civil Litigation

4435 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA

Attorney Dan DeFeo was able to graduate from Rockhurst University in Kansas City Cum Laude and soon after enrolled in Saint Louis University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1986. He was admitted to the Missouri bar in 1986, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals 10th and 8th Circuit, and the U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri. Daniel DeFeo is a passionate advocate for the injured, especially those hurt or killed due to defective automobiles. Thanks to this dedication, he has successfully taken on cases involving General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Volvo, Chrysler, and many other top companies to recover needed damages for his clients. He also has pursued claims related to agricultural and industrial vehicles against some of the largest names, including Crown, Mitsubishi, Gehi, Caterpillar, and Yale. Attorney DeFeo has a strong reputation among his fellow lawyers, earning him an AV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. What Dan prides himself most on, however, is the positive reviews his past clients given him after he successfully handled their cases. Daniel DeFeo is also a peer-reviewed editor for Trial Magazine.

Personal Injury Law

4717 Grand Ave suite 820, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA

David Mayer is the managing partner of Monsees & Mayer, P.C. Davids practice concentrates on the safety of children and the elderly. David has represented numerous children who have been sexually abused by ministers, day care employees, family members and teachers; handicapped children who have been neglected or abused, injury to the elderly from negligent nursing homes, injuries at swimming facilities and insurance coverage issues. For these efforts, David has been admitted to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, has received the top AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, recognized as one of the top 10 lawyers in Missouri by AIPIA, selected a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the American Trial Lawyers Association and the American Society of Legal Advocates, and the Nations Top 1% of lawyers by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. David volunteers his time for legal aid programs throughout Missouri and Kansas and serves on the Board of various not-for-profit charity organizations.

Personal Injury Law

801 W. 47th St., Suite 107, Kansas City, MO 64112

In 1993, David M. Peterson founded Peterson & Associates, P.C., a highly aggressive and successful plaintiffs-only mass tort and personal injury law firm that handles all types of catastrophic personal injury cases, with an emphasis in the areas of pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. He has obtained well in excess of one million dollars in successful judgments and verdicts. He has collected over $400 million on behalf of his clients. Mr. Peterson practices from coast to coast and has handled or been involved in cases in over 20 states. Mr. Peterson has been part of many successful mass tort and Multidistrict Court (MDL) litigations, successfully resolving thousands of cases against pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. He was a partner at the international litigation defense firm Shook, Hardy & Bacon, where he practiced law for almost ten years. Prior to founding Peterson & Associates, P.C., he defended major corporations against catastrophic complex product liability claims, knowing how major corporations defend themselves creates a tremendous advantage in preparing for trial and shaping plaintiffs’ cases to greatly enhance success at trial. Mr. Peterson has been voted by his peers to be included in Missouri and Kansas SuperLawyers® for the last five years in a row. His peers have also rated him as an A-V lawyer, the highest rating possible as awarded by Martindale-Hubbell.

Civil Litigation

3225 Emerald Ln, A, Jefferson City, MO 65109-6869

Ethan T. Sellers is a Jefferson City, Missouri, attorney and an associate with Gibbs Pool and Turner, P.C. Civil litigation and trial advocacy are the focus described in his firm biography, which identifies employment law, wrongful death and medical malpractice among his areas of work. His individual practice list also includes workers’ compensation and military criminal law. A graduate of Washburn Law School, Sellers went on to serve as a judge advocate in the Marine Corps Reserve. There, he led prosecutions in special victim cases. His legal training extended beyond criminal law to operational law, national security and the law of armed conflict, with instruction at the justice schools of the major military branches. Gibbs Pool and Turner announced his addition to its Jefferson City legal team in February 2024. That announcement described him as a captain in the Marine Corps Reserve as well as an incoming associate; the firm’s attorney roster lists him as an associate. His background thus includes both military prosecution and the civil litigation work described in his firm profile. Sellers has Missouri roots and a family background in farming and healthcare. Away from legal work, his biography describes an interest in hunting and in preserving Missouri’s natural surroundings. He also spends time outdoors with his wife, Allie.

Civil Litigation

PO BOX 179192, St. Louis, MO 63117

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Ott Law Firm was founded on the principle that every client deserves aggressive, well-prepared legal representation — regardless of the complexity of their case. We combine traditional courtroom experience with modern technology to deliver better outcomes more efficiently.

Family and Divorce Law

2023 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125, USA

George L. Halenkamp, IV is the founding principal of Halenkamp Law, LLC. While his practice extends to several areas of law, George’s primary fields of practice focuses on representing individuals in domestic relations matters and corporate services for private entities. George applies his experience in all stages of a legal dispute to achieve the best resolution for his clients. George L. Halenkamp, IV takes a realistic approach to his practice. He believes that honesty, communication and reliability are the building blocks that form the foundation of a trusting client relationship. He strives to vigorously protect his clients while maintaining a high degree of professionalism. George L. Halenkamp, IV is licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois. He is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL), and several networking organizations. Hi is also a member of the golf committee for the Missouri Friends of Injured Marines/Semper Fi Fund.

Personal Injury Law

1100 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105

During his career, Grant L. Davis has represented people harmed by negligent or intentional acts. He feels a calling to fight for his client’s rights and obtain justice. Grant chose plaintiffs law because it allowed him to fight for those who had been harmed by wrongdoers. He found people were often coming to him in their darkest hour, and being able to help his clients gave meaning to his practice of law. Grant is best known for his track record of winning large jury verdicts. Over time his record of obtaining significant jury verdicts has caused defendants to propose larger settlement offers for his clients before trial. Grant met Scott S. Bethune and Thomas C. Jones while in law school. The three formed a solid friendship and worked together for many years before establishing DBJ in 2001. If Grant isn’t busy in the courtroom, you can find him with his family or giving back to the community.

Personal Injury Law

680 Craig Rd suite 104, St. Louis, MO 63141, USA

Greg Klote is a founding partner of Halvorsen Klote Davis, a leading St. Louis personal injury law firm representing clients across Missouri and Illinois. For his entire career, Greg has fought for individuals and families who have been injured through no fault of their own. He has secured multiple seven-figure settlements in cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death claims. Greg is recognized as a trusted advocate and is an active member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the American Bar Association, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and The National Trial Lawyers Association. His clients value his client-first approach, where every case is handled with compassion, personal attention, and aggressive legal representation. Outside the courtroom, Greg is deeply rooted in the St. Louis community, volunteering as a youth sports coach, serving on a school board advisory committee, and contributing his financial expertise as part of the finance committee of a local non-profit organization. Greg and his wife, whom he met at the University of Missouri, live in the St. Louis Metro area with their children. He enjoys playing golf, smoking meats, traveling, and cheering on the Missouri Tigers and Kansas City Chiefs.

Personal Injury Law

200 N Broadway suit 720, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA

Gregory joined Morgan & Morgan in 2022. Gregory graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in May 2010 and was recognized for Pro Bono Commitment to the Community. He is currently licensed to practice in Missouri and Kansas. Gregory is a lifelong St. Louis resident and is currently serving a four year term on the Richmond Heights, Missouri City Council. Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan, Gregory worked in insurance defense before following his true passion to focus his practice on fighting on behalf of those who has been injured. Gregory lives in Richmond Heights with his wife, and four children. In his free time Gregory enjoys coaching his children’s soccer and softball teams, spending time with his family, golfing, and traveling.

Civil Litigation

2010 S Big Bend Blvd, Richmond Heights, MO 63117, USA

Personal Injury Law

110 E Lockwood Ave, St Louis, MO 63119

Mr. Onder doesn’t just win cases—he changes industries. As a founder of talcum powder ovarian cancer litigation and mini-blind safety litigation, his work has saved countless lives by forcing corporations to redesign dangerous products. Currently representing over 20,000 women in talc-related cancer cases, Jim leads what is believed to be the largest such docket in the nation.

Personal Injury Law

510 Walnut, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64106

James Roswold has been in practice since 1990. While still in law school, he obtained early litigation experience as a member of the Iowa Legal Clinic. During law school, he gained additional litigation experience clerking for a sole practitioner whose practice included personal injury. James is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management in Minneapolis, MN, graduating magna cum laude, and University of Iowa Law School in Iowa City, IA, receiving his law degree and graduating with distinction, and he is admitted to practice law in both State and Federal Courts in Missouri. James started his legal career working for a defense litigation firm, where he handled personal injury, insurance, FELA, and asbestos cases. In a short time working for a defense firm, he gained an insight into "the other side's" preparation of a civil case, something that would become highly useful in his practice just three years later when he joined a law firm in Kansas City, MO and began his career of representing victims of injury accidents and medical negligence. There he was involved in all types of civil litigation, aggressively pursuing personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, consumer fraud, charitable fundraising, property insurance and workers' compensation cases on behalf of injured victims. Two years later, he helped start a law firm in Kansas City, MO representing personal injury victims where he became a partner in 1999. Fourteen years later, James decided he could best serve his clients by opening his own office for the practice of law in cases dealing with injured victims of personal injury, medical negligence, wrongful death, workers compensation, nursing home negligence, premises liability, product liability, and accident cases. James welcomes all calls about any personal injury accident, work injury, nursing home injury, wrongful death, or injury from a doctor or hospital in the State of Missouri. He promises to give you a straightforward honest answer about every question you might ask.

Military Law

5908 Woodfield Ct, Parkville, MO 64152

Military Law

Labor Law

100 S 4th St, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA

ERISA Law

Estate Planning Law

20 Manor Drive, Troy, MO 63379

Jesse A. Granneman is an attorney in Troy, Missouri, and the owner of the Law Office of Jesse A. Granneman, LLC. His practice includes estate planning, probate, trusts and wills, as well as business and commercial law. He represents individuals and businesses, with work that includes business planning, estate planning for the transfer of assets, and general counsel services for corporate clients. His listed practice areas also include family law, divorce, custody, child support and maintenance. Granneman grew up in Moscow Mills and attended Troy Buchanan High School. He graduated from Saint Louis University with honors and worked for a national defense company before entering law school. At Mississippi College School of Law, he participated in trial and appellate advocacy teams. His early legal experience included clerking for courts, among them the Lincoln County Circuit Court, and working with the Hinds County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. He earned his law degree from Mississippi College with honors. He subsequently worked as an associate with attorney Edward Grewach, gaining experience in insurance defense, estate planning, general litigation and municipal representation. After Grewach retired from private practice, Granneman opened his own practice on West College Street in Troy. In 2018, he and the firm moved to 20 Manor Drive. The firm’s described service area includes Lincoln, St. Charles, Pike, St. Louis, Warren and Montgomery counties.

Health Care Law

7676 Forsyth Blvd, Suite 2230, St Louis, MO 63105

Jim Wiehl is a partner in Norton Rose Fulbright's St. Louis office. His broad corporate and regulatory healthcare practice includes handling all types of affiliations; mergers and acquisitions; private equity transactions; corporate structure and board governance issues, including analysis of a board's fiduciary obligations including duty of care and duty of loyalty, and immunities available to board members; development and implementation of accountable care organizations under the Affordable Care Act, including the utilization of waivers and deemed clinical integration status; complex outsource arrangements; managed care arrangements; antitrust consulting; Medicare and Medicaid regulatory consulting; investigations and corporate compliance and other healthcare regulatory consulting. He has worked with a diverse group of health care clients including health care systems, academic medical centers, hospitals, universities, large specialty physician groups, health insurance companies, and other health care providers. Jim was named "Lawyer of the Year" for healthcare law in St. Louis in 2016 by Best Lawyers and is a recommended lawyer for Healthcare: Service providers by Legal 500 in the US.

Criminal Defense Law

120 S Central Ave, Ste 1550, Clayton, MO 63105

John Schleiffarth is a third generation native of the Saint Louis area. He grew up in Des Peres and graduated from Kirkwood High School. John is an active member of his church and enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters and his son.

Personal Injury Law

1015 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63101, USA

During law school, Jon focused his studies on human rights and workers' rights. This course of study ultimately led him to his career as a litigator working on behalf of union members and other working Americans facing severe injury and death due to unsafe products and workplace conditions. Jon has represented pipefitters, steamfitters, machinists, boilermakers, electricians, laborers, plasterers, tile setters, painters, drywallers, auto mechanics, longshoremen, ceramics workers, factory workers, U.S. Navy machinist's mates, U.S. Navy boiler technicians, U.S. Navy electrician's mates, and U.S. Navy enginemen who were wrongfully exposed to asbestos and asbestos-containing products. Additionally, Jon has prosecuted claims involving asbestos-containing cosmetic talc and industrial talc, as well as para-occupational take home, environmental, and neighborhood asbestos exposures. Over the course of his career, Jon has helped clients suffering from mesothelioma recover more than $100 million from asbestos defendants. Jon travels throughout the country representing individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families, with recent clients residing in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Jon is licensed to practice law in California, Illinois, Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin and has represented victims of asbestos exposure since 2002. Jon is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Personal Injury Law

14801 E. 42nd Street South, Ste 100, Independence, MO 64055

Mr. Backer is an attorney with extensive experience with cases in both state and federal courts throughout Kansas and Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree. Mr. Mr. Backer’s areas of practice include personal injury, mesothelioma & asbestos, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, discrimination, nursing home abuse, expungements, premises liability, mediation & arbitration, workers’ compensation, employment law, telephone law (TCPA)/ROBO & spam call abuse, sexual abuse, litigation and appeals, as well as bad faith insurance claims. Mr. Backer belongs to many professional associations including The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Missouri Bar, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, The Kansas Bar, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the Eastern Jackson County Bar Association.

Civil Litigation

110 E Lockwood Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119, USA

Area of Practice: Civil Sexual Abuse Litigation Kayla Ferrel joined OnderLaw in 2014; but before joining the firm, she was known nationally for competing in the television series, America’s Next Top Model, where she was then invited back as a fan favorite to the Reunion Series. She became well known for sharing her survivor’s story with the world. Impassioned with a desire to make a difference, Kayla returned to law school, passed the Bar exam, and is now empowered to help the victims of sexual abuse. As with survivors, we are better in numbers. Appreciating that reality, Kayla has spent over a decade forging national relationships and has solidified partnerships with Sex Abuse litigators across the country. With these partnerships, the OnderLaw team has represented survivors of sexual abuse across the country, holding abusers and enabling institutions legally accountable and delivering nearly one billion dollars in recovery. Kayla currently leads the firm’s Sexual Abuse practice, advocating on behalf of survivors across the country. Teaming with both survivors that are ready to be vocal advocates, as well as those who need their stories to remain highly confidential, Kayla is truly a confidant to all. Together, we are making a difference.

Personal Injury Law

221 W Lexington Ave, Suite 400, Independence, MO 64050

Kenneth B. McClain is a nationally known personal injury trial lawyer. He has tried many high-profile cases and won numerous multi-million dollar verdicts. Mr. McClain’s total amount of awarded verdicts and negotiated settlements since 1986 exceed $1 billion. Mr. McClain has pioneered litigation against asbestos suppliers, the tobacco industry and artificial butter flavoring manufacturers and suppliers in the microwave popcorn industry. He earned his B.A. from Graceland College before attending The University of Michigan Law School, where he earned his J.D. He is a member of the Missouri State Bar.

Personal Injury Law

2600 Grand Blvd., Suite 550, Kansas City, MO 64108

Lynn R. Johnson is an experienced trial lawyer and Senior Partner at Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman, Chtd. At the firm, he represents clients in complex serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Lynn joined the firm as an associate in 1970 and became a partner in 1974. In his practice, he is driven by his passion for helping ordinary people, as well as his desire to establish responsibility for the conduct of others. Lynn believes that anyone who is negligent or causes harm—whether it’s an individual person, a healthcare provider, or even a product manufacturer—must be held responsible. To that end, Lynn believes that the firm’s successes not only help individual people but also help prevent others from having the same thing happen to them. As a trial attorney, Lynn has devoted his career to representing the injured and fighting for everyone’s right to safe products, safe health care, and safe lives. His goal is to make the world a safer, better place for other people. Raised on a family farm in western Kansas, Lynn learned early on the importance of individual responsibility. His formal education, which began in a one-room country schoolhouse in Kanona, Kansas, includes an undergraduate degree from Kansas State University, obtained in 1967, and a Juris Doctor degree, obtained with honors from Washburn University School of Law in 1970. Currently, Lynn is a lifetime member of both universities’ respective alumni associations and, in the past, has served as President of the Washburn Law School Association. Lynn has been nationally recognized for his work as a trial attorney and has been named among the best trial lawyers in the United States. Currently, he is AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been since 1976. The AV® Rating is the organization’s highest possible peer-review rating, indicating a notable level of legal skill and strong commitment to ethical practice. In addition to earning this prestigious honor, Lynn has been recognized by his peers and numerous legal organizations alike for his experience, skill, and results. Lynn frequently shares his vast legal knowledge by presenting at various trial attorney continuing education events across the country. He is married to Jacqueline Lovelace Johnson, who has served for many years as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the second largest respirators research institute in the U.S. Together, Lynn and Jackie have one son, William Randolph (Randy) Johnson Lovelace.

Bankruptcy Law

10820 Sunset Office Dr, St. Louis, MO 63127, USA

Michael Doyel practices law in Sunset Hills, Missouri, at Doyel Law, LLC, the firm he founded in 2007. Financial difficulties, divorce, custody and estate planning are the principal concerns addressed in his practice. His law degree dates to 1993, when he graduated from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis. Over his career, Doyel has represented clients in consumer bankruptcy and personal injury cases as well as family and estate matters. His litigation background also includes products liability and wrongful death cases. The firm’s family law profile uses the name Mike Doyel and describes his work across Greater St. Louis, Metro East and Southern Missouri. Doyel Law’s family law services extend to property division and child support, alongside divorce and custody. The firm also assists families with legal separation, alimony and support enforcement. Those services belong to the firm’s description of its family law practice; Doyel’s own biography emphasizes financial problems, family matters and estate planning. Away from legal practice, Doyel has served as a parish council president and coached youth basketball. Baseball coaching was another part of his involvement when his children were younger. His scouting volunteer work has included service at both local and national levels. The firm’s attorney biography also records his leadership in Scouting America.

Criminal Defense Law

2140 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049, USA

Michael McDorman has over 43 years of trial experience in the Lake of the Ozarks region. Over the course of his career he has tried both civil and criminal cases. The range of his trial experience is tremendous. While he now limits his criminal practice, he has successfully defended individuals from misdemeanor traffic violations to 1st degree murder charges.

Criminal Defense Law

320 W. 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801

Michael L. Roberts is a criminal defense attorney and sole practitioner in Joplin, Missouri, at The Law Office of Michael L. Roberts, LLC. He represents adults from Missouri and people from other states charged with crimes in Missouri. His criminal practice covers violations, misdemeanors and felonies, with DWI, traffic, drug, theft and weapons cases among the matters listed on his website. Wills and probate or estate administration also appear in his practice areas. Roberts spent 16 years as a police officer and another five as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Jasper County. His work at the Joplin Police Department included patrol and traffic assignments, field training, and positions as patrol and K9 sergeant and detective sergeant. The traffic assignment included training in accident reconstruction. A federal court internship, with the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, is also part of his employment history. Roberts studied criminal justice administration at Missouri Southern State University, receiving a B.S. in 1997. At Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas, he completed his J.D. in 2000. His listed bar admissions followed in 2001, both in Missouri and in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Under classes and seminars, his biography lists police interview and report writing at Missouri Southern State University in 2003–2004, and search and seizure at the Joplin Police Department in 1997.

Medical Malpractice Law

4310 Madison Avenue, STE 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64111

Mr. Yonke attended the university of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctorate degree in 1990. Mr. Yonke is now a personal injury attorney at Yonke Law and is admitted to practice law in Missouri, Kansas, as well as the U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri and the U.S. District Court District of Kansas. Mr. Yonke has received many honors and award including Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, Best of the Bar, Kansas Business Journey, The Best Lawyers in America, as well as the Martindale Hubbell AV Rating. Mr. Yonke is also affiliated with many professional associations and memberships including Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Yonke has been a member of Lawyers of Distinction since 2020.

Personal Injury Law

16024 Manchester Rd, Suite 102, Ellisville, MO 63011

www.rosslawstl.com

Family and Divorce Law

1801 NW Platte Rd, Suite 250, Kansas City, MO 61540

www.kcfamilylaw.net

Family and Divorce Law

2345 Grand Blvd suite 2200, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

Area of Practice: Family Law - Child Abuse & Neglect Defense, Pro Bono Sara Hofeditz Christensen works as Pro Bono Attorney for the firm, bringing her experience as a trial lawyer to support the firm’s commitment to pro bono and community service. She has experience representing clients in every stage of the criminal defense process, ranging from extensive pretrial preparation, bond reduction and evidentiary hearings, to bench and jury trials, and when necessary, probation violation and revocation hearings. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as an assistant public defender for the Missouri State Public Defender in Kansas City, where she represented and appeared on behalf of an average caseload of 80 clients, comprising adults and juveniles charged with felonies and misdemeanors in all stages of criminal proceedings at the state level. She teaches Trial Advocacy 1 classes as an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, instructing and critiquing second-year students in trial skills.

Family and Divorce Law

312 E. Capitol Avenue, 200, Jefferson City, MO 65102

Scott A. Hamblin practices family law and criminal defense in Jefferson City, Missouri. A partner and shareholder at Brydon Swearengen & England P.C., he also takes personal-injury cases. Divorce, paternity and child custody are among the matters he handles, including requests to modify custody arrangements. An assistant prosecuting attorney earlier in his career, Hamblin has tried criminal cases before judges as well as juries. His litigation work spans more than two decades in Missouri circuit courts and United States district courts. On the defense side, his practice covers state and federal charges. The offenses listed in his professional profile range from drug possession and trafficking to firearm offenses, money laundering, sexual crimes, manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. Chemical testing after a DWI arrest is also a subject of his legal writing. Hamblin wrote “Chemical Test Refusal Cases,” the opening chapter of the Missouri Bar’s DWI Law and Practice, Second Edition. It addresses Missouri’s implied-consent law, including the risk of losing driving privileges after refusing a breath or blood test. Outside his casework, Hamblin has taught lawyers through Missouri Bar continuing legal education programs and spoken at family-law events. Other audiences have included foster and adoptive parents: he has participated as a speaker and panel presenter in Children’s Division STARS and Spaulding classes. His professional memberships include the Missouri Bar’s Family Law Section and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Civil Litigation

3225 Emerald Ln suite a, Jefferson City, MO 65109, USA

Scott is an experienced trial attorney with a diverse and complex litigation practice, ranging from defending wrongful death and serious personal injury claims, to employment discrimination, insurance coverage, and commercial disputes. For over 30 years, Scott has successfully litigated cases throughout Missouri in Federal, State and administrative courts. ? Scott also represents clients in appellant matters. He serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the state of Missouri and has done so since 1999. When a legal dispute arises, Scott works closely with his client to determine whether an early resolution or aggressive litigation will best serve their objective. ? Scott is rated “AV” (the highest rating possible) by Martindale-Hubbell in the categories: Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Legal Ability, and Ethical Standards. Scott is recognized as a Super Lawyer, which is recognition as top attorney in his field, and is only conferred on 5% of practicing attorneys. Scott has been named a Trial Master for the Attorney General of Missouri. Only 14 attorneys serve in this position. As a Trial Master, Scott provides training and mentorship to the next generation of public service attorneys. ? Scott is a member of the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Missouri. He is also a member of the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers. ? Professional and community involvement is important to Scott: he has served on multiple charitable boards; is the past president of the Cole County Bar Association; and prior to entering private practice, Scott was an Assistant Attorney General from 1993-1999 where he prosecuted criminal, civil, and administrative matters. Scott is a past law clerk to the late Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Blackmar. He is a former hearing officer for the Missouri Commision on Human Rights. ? A native of Jefferson City, Scott is a third generation Cole County attorney. He learned the special importance of the Attorney-Client relationship from his grandfather Henry Andrae and father J. Kelly Pool II. ? Scott is a graduate of Missouri State University and the University of Arkansas School of Law where he was on the Dean’s list and was awarded the BNA Academic Achievement Award. While in college, Scott played Division I football for the Missouri State Bears on a full varsity athletic scholarship. Scott is a past citizen, counselor, dean, and director of the American Legion Missouri Boys State Program, and is honored to be included in its WHO'S WHO of MBS.

Criminal Defense Law

231 S Bemiston Ave #260, St. Louis, MO 63105, USA

Steven A. Waterkotte is the founder and principal of Combs Waterkotte. Prior to the formation of Combs Waterkotte, Mr. Waterkotte was the managing partner of his own criminal defense firm for over 13 years before joining forces with Mr. Combs. Mr. Waterkotte focuses his practice almost exclusively on criminal defense. He defends the rights of the accused in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Mr. Waterkotte has a reputation as a passionate and relentless fighter for his clients. Mr. Waterkotte has jury-tried many cases in courtrooms across Missouri. He has obtained not guilty verdicts on cases ranging from murder to rape to misdemeanors. Mr. Waterkotte has been widely recognized in the criminal defense industry by his peers as demonstrated by a number of awards such as Best of the Best – Top 10, Lawyers of Distinction, National Trial Lawyer – Top 100, and Missouri Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney. In addition to his criminal defense practice, Mr. Waterkotte has successfully defended hundreds of clients in order of protection cases. He is known as one of the leading advocates in Missouri for respondents in order of protection cases. Many attorneys throughout the state consult and hire Mr. Waterkotte to represent their clients who have been served with an order of protection. Mr. Waterkotte also has successfully appealed numerous order of protection cases to appellate courts in Missouri. Mr. Waterkotte was even chosen to sit on a committee in St. Louis County to advise judges on ways to improve the order of protection process. Mr. Waterkotte also represents college students facing disciplinary action. He has achieved favorable results for many students throughout the Missouri area facing disciplinary action by his or her university or college. A lifelong St. Louisan, Mr. Waterkotte graduated from Vianney High School in Kirkwood, Missouri and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in both English and Education from Webster University. While attending Webster University, Mr. Waterkotte excelled as a NCAA student-athlete as a member of the men’s basketball team for four years. Mr. Waterkotte obtained his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Waterkotte interned at the St. Louis County Prosecutor’s Office.

Criminal Defense Law

3315 E. Ridgeview St., Springfield, 4000, MO 65804

Stuart P. Huffman graduated from Central Missouri State University with a bachelor in Science for Criminal Justice and a minor in psychology in 1997. He then went to the University of Missouri-Kansas City and graduated with a J.D. in 2000. Mr. Huffman, while in law school, was a law clerk for Wyandotte County Circuit Court in 1999 and then Jackson County Associate Court in 2000. While a law clerk, he worked directly with Judges to research legal issues and draft legal pleadings. After graduation, he desired employment where he could have the ability to try cases. After passing the bar exam in 2000, he started employment with the Missouri State Public Defender's office in 2001 at the Springfield Missouri Office. He was assigned to be in the trial division and handled all manner of misdemeanor and felony cases. His responsibilities included but were not limited to handling routine court appearances, filing motions on behalf of clients, client conferences, both in the jail and at his office trying felony and misdemeanor bench and jury trials. While at the Public Defender's office, Mr. Huffman had the opportunity to be the primary attorney for numerous felony cases. In September of 2002, Mr. Huffman left the Public Defender's office and became an associate at the law firm of Whiteaker & Wilson P.C., located in Springfield Missouri. There, he continued to handle criminal cases ranging from traffic to murder in the first degree but also had the chance to handle civil litigation and worker's compensation cases. Mr. Huffman became a partner in 2008 and continues to operate in that capacity with Richard Davis and Brandon Potter. Over time, Mr. Huffman practice changed to where he now handles almost exclusively criminal cases. He practices criminal defense in federal, state and municipal courts located in Springfield Missouri and the surrounding regions. Mr. Huffman is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL). He is also a member of the National Trial Lawyer's Top 100 Lawyers and the American Society of Legal Advocates. The Missouri Bar selected Mr. Huffman as a Lon O. Hocker Trial Advocacy Award recipient (2009). His peers have recognized him as a Missouri and Kansas Rising Star in 2011 and 2012 Missouri Superlawyer magazine.

Personal Injury Law

12444 Powerscourt Dr suite 150, St. Louis, MO 63131, USA

Tom Wilmowski is widely considered one of Missouri and Southern Illinois’s leading personal injury lawyers. Tom prides himself on using his inside knowledge of the insurance industry to obtain maximum value — and often more — for his clients. Tom brings nearly a decade of experience representing insurance carriers and some of the nation’s largest trucking companies. His in-depth understanding of their tactics and strategies, coupled with his Class A Commercial Driver’s License obtained in 2010, allows him to effectively advocate for his clients, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. Tom firmly believes that each claim is unique and demands its own strategic plan. Unlike many personal injury attorneys who delegate claims to non-attorney staff, Tom is personally involved from the initial intake through settlement, post-trial motions, and appeals. This hands-on approach ensures that his clients receive the attention and care they deserve. Tom was born and raised in the Chicago suburb of Homewood, where he graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School. He graduated with honors from Mizzou with degrees in Journalism and Political Science. He also received his J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law. Throughout his career, from law school clerking during summers to the present, Tom has been on both sides of injury law — both in defense and helping clients get the results and insurance settlements they deserve. He and his wife, Allyson, reside in St. Louis County with their two daughters, Tabitha and Beatrice, and their Old English Sheepdog, Martha.

Personal Injury Law

1600 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO 64102, USA

Class / Mass Tort Litigation

Personal Injury Law

500 N Broadway, STE 1605, Saint Louis, MO 63102-2158

When an individual suffers a catastrophic injury, or a family loses a loved one to wrongful death, they are living through the hardest time of their lives. Zane T. Cagle, founding president and lead trial lawyer of The Cagle Law Firm, built his Missouri and Illinois practice on a singular promise: to be the dedicated, compassionate advocate these families need. Focusing exclusively on severe injuries stemming from passenger vehicle, motorcycle, commercial, and rideshare collisions, Zane operates on a deeply personal philosophy. He intentionally limits his caseload so he can focus entirely on one client at a time. “I take your personal injury personally,” Zane explains. To him, clients are never just “inventory”—they are unique individuals who deserve to have their stories heard and their futures protected. Zane knows that securing justice requires more than just legal mastery; it requires a profound understanding of his clients’ pain. His extensive expertise in traumatic brain injuries and complex orthopedic surgical traumas allows him to fully grasp the lifetime impact of a tragedy. By building close, trusting relationships with the people he represents, Zane is able to powerfully convey their lived experiences to a jury. This relentless advocacy led Zane and his team to recover over $100 million in verdicts and settlements last year alone, securing the vital resources his clients need to heal and rebuild their lives. Growing up in a small town in Southwest Missouri, Zane learned the value of hard work early on. After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Central Missouri and earning his J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis, his career initially took him to an oil refinery in the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, he quickly realized his true calling wasn’t in the corporate sector—it was in protecting everyday people from corporate negligence. He returned to St. Louis in 2005 to dedicate his career exclusively to personal injury law. Zane continuously hones his craft to be a better litigator for his clients every single day. He is a proud graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and holds prestigious memberships in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Super Lawyers. Yet, despite his numerous legal accolades, Zane remains most grateful for the incredible people he meets along the way. For Zane, standing up for the injured and the grieving is far more than a profession; it is a lifelong passion.