Howard County Lawyers

If you are disabled due to an illness or injury that prevents you from working, you may eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Bridgepoint Law Firm is here to help people in Missouri and Southern Illinois get the Social Security Disability benefits they deserve. Whether you need help with your first claim or with appealing a denied claim, we’ll do everything we can to help you understand the Social Security rules and build a strong case.

Mandee Rowen Pingel is a trial attorney and partner in the Kansas City family law firm of Pingel Family Law. Ms. Pingel is proud to serve families and clients in both, Missouri and Kansas. Her practice focuses exclusively in the areas of matrimonial and family law, including high conflict divorce, post-divorce modification, paternity, adoption, child custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, juvenile abuse and neglect, guardianship and conservatorship, and grandparents’ rights. Ms. Pingel is often referred cases from other lawyers, medical providers, therapists or other professionals where there are unusual of complicated issues for the needs of the children...

Practice Areas Corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships Mergers and acquisitions Trusts, estates and probate Estate planning Taxation, tax planning and tax controversies Real estate Agriculture Contracts Bar Admissions Missouri, 1984 Kansas, 1985 Tax Court U.S. District Court District of Kansas Western District of Missouri Education University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School (J.D. 1984) University of Missouri-Columbia (B.S.B.A. Accounting) Professional Affiliations The Missouri Bar Kansas Bar Association Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association American Bar Association Missouri Society...

Christopher Bent is the managing member of the law offices of Christopher Bent, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri. He is dedicated to enforcing and protecting the rights of business owners, Municipalities and individuals in matters involving labor and employment; contract law; business and real estate transactions. Mr. Bent has 18 years of experienced handling traditional labor law, employment law and all aspects of litigation. He regularly represent employers and individuals before state and federal administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR). He has successfully represented municipalities in ongoing labor disputes alleging...

Tim was elected in 2010 to serve as an associate circuit judge for the State of Missouri. In 2012, he was appointed by the St. Charles County Executive to serve as the Prosecuting Attorney for St. Charles County, he was re-elected in 2014, 2018 and 2022, as position he held for over 10 years until 2023. Prior to his public service, he was engaged in the private practice of law in St. Charles. Tim also served as the assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the City of O’Fallon, the Prosecuting Attorney for the City of St. Charles, and the first-ever Municipal Judge...

The Hacking Law Practice, LLC, is a national immigration law firm based in St. Louis, Missouri. Primarily serving clients in Missouri and Illinois, we do work with employers and U.S. citizens and residents throughout the nation. We help families unite with loved ones from overseas. We assist U.S. employers hire and retain qualified international talent. Asylum law is a significant part of our legal practice as well. We also help people transition from lawful permanent residence to full U.S. citizenship. Deportation defense is another large part of our immigration practice. Focusing entirely on...

For over 45 years, Alvin Wolff has been defending the rights of those who have been injured at the hands of others. From car accidents to dog bites, premises liability to medical malpractice, and even workers' compensation: if you've suffered due to someone else's negligence, Alvin is here to make sure your voice is heard. From his office in St. Louis, Alvin is proud to serve all of Missouri and beyond. Call 314-651-8631 today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation!

Tim started his career as a litigator in 2008. For the next 7 years he represented national corporations, individual defendants, and small companies in lawsuits throughout Missouri, including 4 years with one of the nations 150 largest law firms. In 2015, he founded a boutique litigation firm focusing on plaintiff's injury law (only representing the victims) and business conflicts. As a plaintiff's attorney he has recovered millions on behalf of his clients. In 2023, Tim opened the Law Office of Tim Etzkorn to focus on lawsuits and small businesses. We still take cases where someone has been injured and wronged,...

I have been an attorney since 1988 and am licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois. I have been a partner at Rebman, Linhares & Beachem, P.C., since 1998. I have tried a number of cases in State and Federal Court over the years, but the primary focus of my practice is now concentrated in three areas: 1) Estate Planning and Elder Care/Disability Law. I draft traditional estate planning documents such as Revocable Trusts, Wills, and General Durable Power of Attorney documents for financial and health care decisions. I also draft specialized estate planning documents that can help protect assets...

I have a hands-on approach with my cases and often answer the phone and talk to my clients and potential clients as soon as possible. I guarantee that every client will get my personal attention. My clients are not shuffled to associates, paralegals, support staff, intake specialists, etc. like clients are at other law firms.

My staff is experienced and competent. They ensure that all the legal work performed by our office is done to the highest professional standards.

If you are in need of a wrongful death attorney for the loss of a loved one or in need of a Social...

After his own divorce and vigorous custody battle, Mr. Massey raised two daughters as a single parent. Because he has never forgotten how that experience effected his life, his family law practice concentrates specifically on how the divorce process impacts the children. He has helped families with their personal needs and challenges in matters ranging from divorce and custody issues to consumer law and estate planning in addition to his work with small businesses. Mr. Massey's unique combination of experience helping people with both personal and business legal issues has served his clients well in his St....

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Charles E. Lampin has practiced law for over 30 years. As a native of the mid-west, he located his law firm in St. Peters, Missouri. Mr. Lampin has successfully handled numberous mesothelioma and mass tort cases. In May of 2016, Mr. Lampin formed The Lampin Law Firm with 8 other experienced trial attorneys. The Lampin Law Firm handles Mesothelioma and mass tort cases on a national level as well as practicing criminal defense, personal injury, family law and bankruptcy. The firm offers free consultations, 7 days a week.

I am a United States Army Veteran and the founder of Markell Estate Planning and Elder Law, which I established in 2014. My firm focuses on estate planning, probate (both contested and non-contested), and elder guardianships. I often work with business owners, real estate investors, and high-net-worth clients. My business succession team is adept at transferring legal ownership of LLCs, C-Corps, and other forms of ownership across generations, ensuring smooth transitions for family businesses. When I am not assisting my clients with their legal needs, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our four children.

Mr. Curcuru provides advice on a wide-range of tax issues and handles disputes with the IRS and Missouri Department of Revenue for both individuals and businesses. Mr. Curcuru’s exposure to tax matters began long before his admission to the Bar. Over the past seven years, he has either prepared or quality reviewed hundreds of individual and partnership tax returns. This experience has proven invaluable in establishing a foundation for successful client advocacy and reputation for effective tax controversy representation. To date, Mr. Curcuru has successfully saved his clients hundreds of thousands of dollars in outstanding tax liabilities. Previously, Mr. Curcuru worked...

University of Missouri - Accounting
Boston College Law '10

Tom represents clients in the high-technology and agricultural biotechnology industry sectors with issues relating to regulatory approval, liability avoidance and compliance with industry standards addressing socioeconomic and environmental impacts of multinational operations. His practice emphasizes transportation issues for high-technology, chemical and biotechnology applications. He currently: • Represents the US Soybean Export Council and United Soybean Board in negotiations relating to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and domestic legal implications of this treaty’s regulation of U.S. grain and oilseed commodities. • Coordinates compliance with complex regulatory frameworks covering toxic substances and innovative technologies, preparing global regulatory...

After suffering in a serious accident, you may be wondering how you can hold the responsible party liable for their negligent actions that caused your family pain. Our firm is committed to helping victims fight for justice and proper compensation for their injuries and losses, and we can advocate for you. Personal injury law can be complex and confusing, but with the powerful assistance of an experienced legal team you can file a claim to seek a fair settlement for your medical expenses, missed wages, and suffering. The Medler Law Firm, L.L.C is proud to offer the people of the...

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...

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...

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...

Jacqueline A. Matreci is an Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC in the St. Louis office located in Clayton, Missouri. She is licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri and Illinois. Jacqueline represents clients in a wide variety of family law matters, including, divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship and other domestic relation matters. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri/Illinois nor The Missouri/Illinois Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. The information you obtain at...

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.

Randy J. Reichard has been practicing law since 1995 and focuses his practice on representing victims and families of personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from automobile accidents, slip and falls, and workers’ compensation claims. Randy also has extensive experience handling insurance coverage disputes, insurance bad faith claims, and real estate litigation. A skilled trial attorney, he successfully has tried cases throughout southwest Missouri and has appeared before the Missouri Court of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court. Randy joined Lowther Johnson as an associate in 1995 and became a member of the firm in 2000.

Willie has three passions in life: family (including his dogs), following his favorite sports teams, and helping his clients. He practices QDRO law (retirement division) from coast to coast, in his seven licensed states. He's a recognized authority in the area, teaching other lawyers about QDROs and legal practice at state bar conferences and via online education platforms.

Gonzalo Fernandez attended St. Louis Priory High School, Boston College and then returned home to St. Louis where he got his J.D. and an M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1989. After graduate school Gonzalo moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked in the International Trade Department of Baker & McKenzie, the world's largest law firm with over 1,500 lawyers in offices in 150 countries. As a young attorney Gonzalo wanted to pursue his passion for trial work and he left Baker & McKenzie in 1991 to take a position as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the St....

As a lawyer in St. Louis, Brian Cooke has embraced the role of a “small town lawyer in a big city”. That doesn’t mean that he doesn’t take on big cases, but it does mean that no matter how big or small the case, you’ll get personal attention from the initial consultation to the final resolution of your case. Customer Service is our top priority at the Cooke Law Firm, and you will be kept informed about your case every step of the way. Brian is a St. Louis native who has spent his career helping good people in bad situations....

I am a personal injury lawyer in St. Louis, Missouri representing people injured through no fault of their own in workplace accidents, car, truck and motorcycle accidents, slip, trip and falls, at the hands of defective products or negligent doctors, and other injury causing events. I also represent people in probate litigation matters, including will and trust contests, contested guardianship and conservatorship cases, trustee's breach of fiduciary obligations and other related matters. I represent people in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Lincoln County, Warren County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, and many other...

John G. Simon’s work as Managing Partner at the firm has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars for past clients. Well-respected in his field, John’s career includes several published works, frequent community involvement, and the role of adjunct professor at Saint Louis University School of Law.