Sweet Springs Lawyers

Denise received her law degree from Georgetown University in 1994. Her practice focuses almost exclusively on DWI defense. She is the President of the Missouri DWI Institute and Chair of the Bernard Edelman DWI Law and Science Seminar (2017-2020), a DWI training seminar for attorneys in the state. She previously served on the Board of Directors for the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and was one of only four members of the statewide MACDL DWI Committee. Her peers have voted her a Super Lawyer in the area of DWI/DUI Defense for several years running. She was voted Best DWI/DUI...

Attorney Matthew C. Price is an award-winning, respected legal advocate who is passionate about fighting for the rights of his victims. From his office at Price & Randle, LLC in Lake of the Ozarks, Matthew represents victims and their families and works diligently to ensure that injured individuals receive the care and compensation they need.

After graduating from the Missouri-Columbia School of Law, where he was placed on the Dean’s List for Academic Excellence, Matthew went on to work as a law clerk for a local firm, and soon after he began practicing law in the area. Over the course...

Michael Foster is the 2018 Pro Bono Publico Award winner given by the Missouri Bar Association for outstanding character and pro bono commitment. Michael is also the 2018 Legal Champion given by Missouri Lawyers Weekly. He is a former shareholder at one of the biggest law firms in the country and resides in the Kansas City area with his wife Melissa and their two children. Michael has a well-honed ability to see the big picture and quickly narrow options to a best possible solution. From growing up in a family of attorneys, this legal intuition comes to him naturally. His father...

Ross C. Nigro, Jr., graduated from the University of Kansas with bachelor's degrees in Political Science and History. Mr. Nigro obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri, Kansas City - School of Law. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Nigro worked as a law clerk with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Missouri in Jackson County, Missouri. Mr. Nigro then went on to work as an Assistant Jackson County Counselor handling county prosecutions and civil rights violations. Since 1997, Mr. Nigro has been in private practice, where he has concentrated his practice in the criminal...

As a former shareholder at an AmLaw 100 law firm, Brian Wallace co-founded Foster Wallace to apply his Big Law experience toward helping people who have been wronged. Brian has lived in the Kansas City metro area for over 30 years and, along with his wife, is raising three school-aged boys. As a former Division 1 soccer player, Brian enjoys the meditative and social aspects of endurance sports; he has completed several marathons, triathlons, ultramarathon, and half Ironman events. In law as well as athletics, Brian is hardworking and competitive, always digging deep for the best result. Representative Experience Obtained a settlement for...

Kelisen is a distinguished family law and estate planning attorney whose expertise is matched only by her passion for helping clients navigate complex legal matters with compassion and precision. Her many years of experience in the legal field, have allowed her to hone her skills to deliver exceptional results for her clients. As a published author, Kelisen has contributed valuable insights to the legal community, further solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in her field. Her publications delve into various aspects of family law and estate planning, providing practical guidance and legal analysis. Kelisen is committed to amicable results for divorcing...

I decided to become a lawyer in honor of my friend, Sgt. Jessie Davila, who was killed in action while we were deployed to Iraq. My initial focus in the law was to help other Veterans navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability system as a Veterans lawyer. However, I discovered that many of the Veterans I was helping obtain VA disability benefits also needed help with estate planning and elder law concerns. This realization led me back to law school, where I earned my Masters in Law (LL.M.) in Elder journey in the legal profession started with internships...

At the Kiske Law Office, LLC, my philosophy is to empower my clients through compassionate representation. I do this first by creating a low-key and casual office environment that encourages you to “come as you are.” The changes you are facing in your life as a result of the issues that have caused you to seek a Family Law Attorney are stressful enough without the additional worry about the pretense of “going to the lawyer’s.” My clients are usually very happy with this approach because it allows them to worry only about the immediate situation...

Mr. Joseph represents individuals and businesses during the investigation and prosecution of criminal charges in federal and state courts. He also represents businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation, primarily in federal court. He leads the firm’s criminal and civil asset forfeiture practice groups.

Mr. Joseph received his juris doctorate in 2000 from the University of Kansas School of Law. He was invited to membership in the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates with exceptional academic achievement. Mr. Joseph graduated summa cum laude from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

I helped form PEAK for the same reason I became an attorney, I like solving problems and I’m not afraid to take risks or think outside the proverbial “box.” I am very fortunate to be surrounded by other lawyers at PEAK who feel the same. If you are reading this, I hope it means we will be working together.

I graduated from UMKC law school with highest honors and was fortunate to be hired by Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP in 2007, where I was promoted to Partner seven years later. As an attorney at Shook, I spent most...

If you are going through a divorce or family law matter, it can feel like your whole life is hanging in the balance. Not knowing what will happen to you or your family can can be overwhelming. To help clients with divorce and family law matters in their time of need, Stange Law Firm, PC has limited their practice to divorce and family law matters. For your convenience, we have offices in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Oklahoma in places such as St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, Springfield, Wichita, Tulsa and beyond. We also respond to all phone...

Dr. Sam Cullan's first degree was from the United States Merchant Marine Academy where he graduated with a major in Marine Engineering and a minor in Nuclear Engineering. After graduating, he ran for public office and was elected to the Nebraska State Senate, at the age of 22. He served in the State Senate for two terms and then attended Creighton University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 1982. While practicing law he pursued a medical degree from Creighton University Medical School and graduated in 1987.
After medical school, Dr. Cullan worked for a large Kansas City firm defending serious...

Rachel established Foley Law which is also known as KC Bankruptcy. She dedicates over 90% of her time to the practice of consumer bankruptcy law. Her undergraduate training was mainly in the sciences and medicine. However,it was the freedom of debt described in Deuteronomy 15:1-2 that called her into the ever evolving world of bankruptcy. Rachel’s passion is to achieve freedom from debt for her clients enabling them to obtain a fresh start. She uses this fact! Walt Disney filed bankruptcy in the Western District of Missouri, without this bankruptcy Mickey Mouse may never have been...

I practice law with BurnettDriskill, Attorneys in North Kansas City, Missouri. We handle caims before the Social Security Administration at all stages of the process. We also focus on short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) claims. The majority of these claims are governed by ERISA. However, many are traditional breach of contract, breach of trust, bad faith, and vexatious refusal claims. If you are looking for help with any kind of disability claim, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. Our firm represents clients in all kinds of disability matters. If your disability claim has been...

Lauren Bavitz Fields is an associate attorney at Roth Davies, LLC. Lauren has years of experience in domestic litigation, with an emphasis on complex and contested divorce, paternity, custody, parenting time, child support disputes, and protection from abuse and protection from stalking matters. Lauren also works on traffic matters alongside the criminal defense team. Lauren is passionate about her cases, which helps her connect with her clients, negotiate effectively, and reach settlements. Whether your case requires mediation, depositions, or trial, Lauren is a zealous advocate and will fight for you until the end. Lauren is admitted to the Kansas...

Chris has enjoyed the solo practice of law for more than 25 years. Over that span, Chris has helped thousands of clients with a variety of legal problems, including divorce, child custody, bankruptcy, personal injury settlements, paternity actions, collections matters, and many more. Chris practices in the Kansas City area serving Platte, Clay, Jackson and other surrounding counties. Chris resides in Platte County with his 4 children. Growing up on corn and soybean row crop farm outside of Oregon, Missouri, Chris learned the value of hard work and small town values. A graduate of South Holt...

Attorney Todd Miller's record of exemplary professional conduct has allowed him to become one of the most sought after attorneys in Mid-Missouri. Mr. Miller manages a full-service litigation firm he founded in 2006 that represents clients in both civil and criminal cases with a focus on bankruptcy; debt collections (for creditors); civil litigation; criminal law; traffic law - speeding tickets and DWI; property tax; business and commercial law; real estate; municipal law; legal counsel representation; elder law; wrongful death; personal injury; wills and trusts; and estate planning law. He earned his J.D. at the University of Missouri School of Law...

Maya King is a distinguished attorney who graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School with Cum Laude honors, showcasing her dedication and commitment to the legal field. With a strong foundation in law, Maya has dedicated her career to advocating for her clients in various immigration matters. Maya’s expertise spans a wide spectrum of immigration issues. She has a proven track record of representing clients in challenging removal trials and appeals, where her legal acumen and determination shine through. Additionally, Maya excels in handling both immigrant and non-immigrant visa cases, including student and visitor visas, demonstrating her commitment to helping...

Attorney Stephen R. Schultz is an award-winning St. Louis personal injury attorney and founding partner of Schultz & Myers Personal Injury Lawyers. He’s a St. Louis native and attended Christian Brothers (CBC) High School and Missouri State University. Stephen was unfortunately involved in a serious car accident shortly after graduating from college, severely injuring him. However, the experience led him to dedicating his career to helping victims and their families get the legal representation they deserve after debilitating accidents. He attended the top-ranked Washington University School of Law, where he excelled in Trial Advocacy, Civil Justice Clinics, and Negotiation. After...

Tim McDuffey is the principle attorney of the McDuffey Law Firm, LLC and the Work Comp Center. Tim grew up at the Lake of the Ozarks, graduating from Camdenton High School. He attended college at Missouri State University on a football scholarship. Tim was an outstanding student athlete. He received honors as an All American football player and was honored by the ESPN Academic All-American Football Team. He also received Missouri State University’s highest honor by being awarded the Virgil Cheek Award recipient for the University’s top student athlete.Tim received his Juris Doctorate degree from...

As a partner at Monsees & Mayer P.C., David M. Mayer has provided personal injury and neglect victims in the Kansas City area with the legal representation they need to fight for the compensation they deserve. With over 20 years of distinguished experience, the Kansas City native has received more than seven multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, earning him an exclusive spot on the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. His community involvement and dedication to each case has also earned him recognition as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Missouri for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury...

Joe Vanover is an experienced problem solver. He has worked inside and outside of government as an attorney for more than 20 years. Mr. Vanover has tackled complex and difficult challenges and achieved positive results. For the more than a decade, Mr. Vanover worked in the Platte County, Mo. courthouse. Other than the judges, there is hardly an attorney who has been in court more often than Mr. Vanover. Mr. Vanover is thorough and professional. He treats all parties fairly and respectfully.

Tom devoted his entire practice to representing victims of negligent injury and their families. With extensive experience in the area of nursing home abuse and neglect, Tom ensured that his clients would get the compensation they deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured and someone else is to blame, contact his office today to set up a free consultation.

Suzanne Hale Robinson leads Hale Robinson & Robinson LLC’s domestic litigation team, practicing domestic law and personal injury. Suzanne has lived in the Kansas City area for over 30 years and has developed a deep connection with the community and its residents. Suzanne represents clients in multiple areas of domestic law. From a simple divorce to a complex child custody dispute to negotiating a high net-worth asset distribution, Suzanne has the experience and ability to help get your case resolved. Suzanne also represents clients in personal injury cases. Taking on insurance companies and getting clients life changing results is one of...

In his 25 years of experience, Terry Tolbert has devoted his career to helping those in need. His mission of supporting others is personified in his personal injury, accident and workers’ compensation practice in Missouri, where he strives to represent people against large corporations and insurance companies that would otherwise overwhelm them.

He grew up on his family’s Century Farm in Southwest Missouri. Terry Tolbert received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Missouri State University, then continued on to graduate in the top of his class at the University of Arkansas Law School at Fayetteville. During his years of practice,...

PROBATE, GUARDIANSHIP, ESTATE PLANNING, AND UNCONTESTED FAMILY LAW FIRM IN MISSOURI. Alfano Law Firm, LLC helps families with probate, elder law, estate-planning, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, and various uncontested family law matters. We know that life changing events happen and we want to help you when they do. Alfano Law Firm will guide you through the legal process with compassion and professionalism at an affordable cost. We work with our clients on probate administrations, asset administration, claims, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds, living wills and advanced directives, guardianship for both children and adults, termination of guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, step-parent adoption, third-party...

Chris uses his unique background as a JD/CPA to assist White Goss clients leverage economic development incentives such as tax abatements, TIF, and tax credits in both Missouri and Kansas. He also has significant experience challenging property tax valuations and represents clients in zoning, permitting, and other land use matters.

Jennifer Haggerty graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law with her Juris Doctor in 2010. Jennifer is licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri. The Haggerty Law Firm assists individuals with navigating many different areas of the Probate Administration and Probate Court Process. Typical Probate services offered: Admittance (and filing) of Last Will and Testament to Probate Application for Letters of Administration Application for Letters Testamentary Determination of Heirship Proceedings Guardian and/or Conservatorship proceedings Small Estate Affidavits (both under and above $15,000) Spousal Refusal of Letters Trust Publication and Notice to Beneficiaries

Tamara has focused her practice on criminal defense and serious personal injury her entire career. She has handled countless felonies charges in State Court as a prosecutor and now as a criminal defense counsel. She also focuses her practice on litigation of serious personal injury accidents. Tamara has a fierce reputation as an outstanding advocate excelling in both criminal defense and personal injury.

Timothy Monsees, a Kansas City native and founding partner of Monsees & Mayer P.C., represents personal injury clients from the firm's two convenient office locations in Kansas City and Springfield, MO. In over 25 years of practice, he has worked for law firms specializing in defense of insurance companies and product manufacturers. He now uses this experience to better know his opponents while restricting his practice to representation of victims of wrongdoing. His recognition by his peers in the legal community along with a Martindale-Hubbell rating of "A/V', sets him at the top of his profession...

Emily attended Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 2021. While in law school, she served as a law student ambassador and as the President of the Chase College of Law Public Interest Group. She also spent time working for the law library circulation desk as well as a student worker for the Lunsford Academy. Before studying law, Emily earned a Master of Science in Safety, Security, & Emergency Management and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University. Emily is currently licensed to practice law in the State of...

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...

Attorney Michael Throneberry has been pursuing cases on behalf of mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer victims for nearly two decades. He is involved in every case the Firm takes on and is involved preparing clients for depositions, directing discovery, and negotiating the best outcome for the clients. Attorney Throneberry began practicing law at a large firm in St. Louis where he focused on commercial litigation litigating cases on behalf of individuals, small businesses and multi-national companies. After losing his father-in-law to mesothelioma, Attorney Throneberry began to focus exclusively on helping the victims of asbestos exposure, which primarily...

Mr. Smith is a trial attorney and zealous civil litigator practicing primarily in the areas of employment and disability discrimination, whistleblower litigation, governmental liability, catastrophic personal injury and property damage, wrongful death, tractor-trailer crash litigation, insurance defense, and business and commercial litigation. He aggressively defends the rights of clients in high-stakes litigation and decisively leverages cutting-edge trial technology in the courtroom to maximize understanding and persuasion while minimizing complexity. Mr. Smith is equally adept as a litigator outside of the courtroom. He is a prolific writer and has had notable success with summary judgment motions, complex motion...

In 2018 I joined the Kiske Law Office, LLC as an Associate Attorney with the passion to assist you through your life transitions. Prior to joining the Kiske Law Office, I worked as a Document Review Attorney with Epiq Systems. In 2016, I graduated from Washburn University School of Law with honors. During my time in law school, I had the honor to serve as the Executive Research Editor for the Family Law Quarterly during the 2015-2016 school year. I am a also 2013 graduate from Kansas State University with a bachelors in American Ethnic Studies and Political Science.

Jonathan Sternberg is an appellate lawyer in Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri, representing businesses and individuals in civil and criminal appeals and related matters before state and federal courts nationwide. He focuses his practice strictly on appellate litigation. This includes every stage of a case, not only briefing and arguing appeals and related actions, but also advising trial lawyers on procedure and strategy. Since opening his practice on his admission to the bar in 2007, Jonathan has been counsel of record in more than 200 reported appellate decisions in a wide array of subjects. The total amount in controversy of...

As the owner of the Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at the Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, I manage an amazing team of lawyers who focus on criminal and DWI defense, while also collaborating with a team of lawyers on personal injury and nursing home abuse and neglect cases.

I have extensive trial experience with more than 200 trials, including dozens of jury trials, and have not lost a trial in over 10 years. I enjoy mentoring and training other lawyers in trial skills - those on the team at Benjamin Law Firm in addition to lawyers across...

Brandon Kane is the principal member of the Kane Law Office, LLC, located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Kane is an award-winning lawyer with nearly 15 years of legal experience, including significant experience with all types of criminal law and corporate law.

Brandon obtained his Juris Doctorate at the University of Kansas School of Law, where he was an Editor on the Kansas Law Review, a top 10% graduate, a Graduate Teaching Assistant for several Business Law classes, and a National Moot Court winner. He also participated in various volunteer legal assistance and tax programs, and received numerous CALI...

Aaron assists clients with their estate planning and probate needs in Missouri and Kansas courts.

Before focusing on estate planning and probate litigation, Aaron was an attorney at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP for nearly a decade, where he defended companies in individual and complex litigation spread throughout the United States.

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...