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Joseph R. Burcke is a St. Louis, Missouri based attorney whose practice focuses upon estate planning issues, including representation of disabled individuals and their families. He provides clients advice upon the appropriate use of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Non-probate beneficiary designations and other legal techniques to maintain client control of assets, avoid needless costs of probate in the event of disability or death, prevent impoverishment as a result of nursing home costs, and minimize estate and gift taxes and related costs.

Joe is devoted entirely to helping families preserve and protect their future and the futures of their...

I have been practicing law since 1967. My degrees are B.S.B.A from University of Missouri, J.D. St. Louis U. and LLM Tax from Washington U. Married to my wife, Joyce in 1962 Two Children and four Grandchildren. I began my legal career with the two person law firm of Gleick and Steinberg, followed a stint with a large law firm in 1969 with Lashley, Caruthers, Rava, Hyndman & Rutherford. Preferring a small firm practice I have been so engaged since 1975. I have had the highest Martindale Hubble attorney rating of AV since 1968. My experiences in the fields in...

If You Have Been Injured Because Of The Actions Of Another Person Or Company, Call For FREE To Find Out Why You Should Have Legal Representation If you or a family member has been seriously injured, as the result of someone else's negligence, it is advisable to seek legal counsel to file a Workers' Compensation or Personal Injury claim. For over 27 years I have been helping the “Little Guy” fight for fair compensation against large corporations and insurance companies with great success. I have personally handled over $30 million dollars worth of injury cases from start to finish. I...

Joshua Stevens is an attorney in the Litigation Practice Group of Greensfelder, Hemker, and Gale, P.C. He represents clients in general civil and commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis in securities litigation, class actions, and oil and gas matters. During law school, he was an intern for the Honorable Raymond W. Gruender of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and a mediator at the Better Business Bureau of St. Louis. Prior to law school, Mr. Stevens was a marketing consultant for several St. Louis area healthcare companies and a wholesale mortgage banker for a Fortune 500 financial...

University of Missouri - Accounting
Boston College Law '10

Ken Leiser is a criminal defense lawyer based in the St. Louis metropolitan area. He also represents clients who have been cited for moving violation in the state of Missouri. Ken has first chair jury trial experiene and has successfully argued substantive motion on behalf of his clients at the trial court level and before the Missouri Supreme Court. Before entering private practice, Ken was a trial lawyer with the Missouri State Public Defender system.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Ken was a professional journalist who wrote for publications in St. Louis and California.

Tom Wilmowski is widely considered one of Missouri and Southern Illinois’s top 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 spent nearly a decade representing insurance carriers and some of the nation’s largest trucking companies. He obtained his Class A Commercial Driver’s License in 2010 and utilizes that hands-on knowledge to benefit his clients. Tom strongly believes that each claim is unique and requires its own strategic plan. While many personal injury attorneys delegate claims to non-attorney staff, Tom is personally involved from...

Thomas Ellis is an attorney driven by his enthusiasm for making his clients' lives better. He offers friendly and accessible legal counsel in a relaxed setting, talking confidentially with clients, and offering advice based upon the law.

Brian Barjenbruch has been a practicing attorney since 2002, having had the opportunity to work with and learn from many talented and well-respected members of the Kansas City metropolitan bar. Mr. Barjenbruch is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Kansas, and has represented clients at the trial court and appellate court levels, and in arbitrations before the National Association of Securities Dealers (predecessor to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) and the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Barjenbruch has litigated and resolved dozens of cases, including claims for wrongful termination, employment discrimination, employment contracts, fraud, breach of contract, personal injury, worker’s compensation...

Ryan Linville is an attorney with Lourenco & Linville, P.C. His practice primarily involves representing individuals who have been injured as the result of the fault of others, and representing individuals who have been injured at work.

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...

I have been in practice for 35 years. I formerly served as a Prosecutor in the Kansas City Municipal Court. I have appeared in virtually all courts in the area. I am more than willing to talk to you free of charge about your traffic or DUI tickets. I actually return my phone call as soon as possible unlike most attorneys. My fees are reasonable as well. Give me a call.

Derek Buhr is a Junior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC based out of the firm's Columbia, Missouri office. Derek is licensed to practice in Missouri. Mr. Buhr represents clients in all family law cases including divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship, prenuptial agreements, orders of protection, and a variety of other domestic relations matters. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Derek Buhr is responsible for the content. Principal place of business 120 South Central Ave, Suite 450, St. Louis (Clayton), MO 63105.

Nathan Jones of Nathan Jones Law is an estate and business law attorney. Nathan assists individuals and families plan for their estate and administers estates after a loved one passes away. Nathan Jones also helps entrepreneurs and small business owners start and run successful and efficient businesses. Whether it is creating an LLC, drafting a buy/sell agreement, or advice on positioning the business for future sale, attorney Nathan Jones can help.

Searching for a family law firm that can take on your divorce or any family law matter(s) can be a difficult process. When you turn to Stange Law Firm, PC you can feel assured that our firm has the experienced attorneys you are searching for. Our team of attorneys strictly practice divorce and family law matters so they will properly listen and guide you through your case. Adam is one of these attorneys and he is practicing out of our Troy, Missouri office. Adam is an experienced family lawyer who obtained his Juris Doctor from Liberty University School of Law....

David Lee Wells brings to each case the commitment and knowledge that has lead to his former service as the Clay County Bar President. He has taught Missouri lawyers, Judges and Prosecuting Attorneys. Wells has earned an AV Preeminent 5 out of 5 Peer Review Rating from Martindale Hubbell, the highest level of recognition they award. He was named to the list of Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Wells is a columnist for Wide Open Motorcycle Magazine writing, "Law for Bikers." He is a lifetime member of Ducks Unlimited. He was the founder and director...

Exclusively practices criminal defense Extensive trial experience in high level felony matters. Lived in Kansas City entire life.

Ken Caldwell is an attorney and former Texas Certified Public Accountant with over twenty-five (25) years of legal, compliance and corporate accounting experience in both domestic and international positions. His prior business and legal experience includes over eight (8) years with a Fortune 50 oil, gas and chemical company, where he concentrated on and provided oversight to internal control evaluation and Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (“FCPA”) compliance for approximately eighty-five (85) worldwide companies. Mr. Caldwell subsequently became a partner in a Nevada law firm where he practiced in the areas of corporate and securities litigation, trademark and copyright protection, business...

Eric was born in Saint Joseph, MO. His father, Ronald M. Sokol, was a St. Joe attorney for decades who successfully argued a U.S. Supreme Court case while in his twenties (Wilwording v. Swenson). At six, Eric moved to the Parkville area of Kansas City and later graduated Park Hill High School as one of multiple valedictorians. Eric graduated with an associate degree in paralegal studies from Drury University in 2015. He then worked for years as a paralegal for Springfield-area law firms offering services including personal injury plaintiff representation, family law, criminal defense, traffic citations, bankruptcy, worker’s compensation, business...

Cassie Rocha attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2015.  From 2015-2021, Ms. Rocha practiced as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Clay County Prosecutor's Office where she litigated 27 criminal and civil trials and successfully argued a case before the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District.  Ms. Rocha is the designated probate attorney for Northland Elder Law and is a member of the Missouri Bar Elder Law Committee, Missouri Bar Estate Planning and Probate Administration Committee, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Missouri Chapter of the National...