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Vouga Elder Law, LLC. Rick Vouga grew up in Frontenac, Missouri and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in 1972 and his Juris Doctor Degree in 1975 from Washington University.. He has been in private practice for over 38 years and is a lifelong resident of St. Louis Count with a current practice of Asset Protection, Veterans Benefits, Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Administration, and Supplemental Security Income.. He resides in Ellisville, Missouri, with his wife Dana, of 33 years, where they have raised their four daughters.. Dana is a lifelong resident of St. Louis County, growing up in St. Ann and attending Meramec Community College.  Dana worked at two different law firms before they began their family.  After their daughter with special needs was born, Dana became involved with the Williams Syndrome Association, and became the President of the National Board of Directors.  After also serving as Executive Director for LETS (Lets End Teenage Suicide) and raising their daughters, she returned to being a paralegal.. Dana is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and is the firm’s Long Term Care Paralegal.  As a CSA, Dana has knowledge about aging, social and financial issues, and health information that affects the majority of seniors.  Dana also assists clients and their loved ones by educating them on how they can protect assets, avoid Medicaid “spend down,” and obtain Veterans Administration Pension Benefits.. “We are passionate about the work we do because of our personal experiences.  Our second daughter was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome at the age of three months and when she was eighteen, she was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder.  She graduated from Lafayette High School with a modified diploma.  She is currently 28 years old and she receives Medicaid, SSI, and food stamps.  We have been through the emotional and psychological issues of diagnosis, the challenges of parenting a child with a disability and school issues.  Then came the transition to life after schooling.  We chose not to go through Guardianship, completed the maze of government forms for health insurance and financial assistance, and finally, ‘let go’ and allowed our ‘child’ to become, as independent as possible.”  Rick and Dana are here to tell you that “We would be honored to be your guide through these trials and tribulations. “. They are also very familiar with what it is like to “lose” a loved one to Alzheimer’s disease.  After keeping her at home for as long as possible, Dana’s beloved grandmother, “Nan,” died of Alzheimer’s in 1995 in a skilled nursing   facility.  Rick’s step-mother died from Alzheimer’s after spending 5 years in a memory care unit in a skilled nursing facility, after she was no longer to be cared for at home.  We are well aware of the difficult, and often times painful decisions and planning that accompany Alzheimer’s disease.. Rick’s father, Jim, is a 97 year old World War II Navy Veteran, who served as a machinist mate aboard a destroyer, the USS Philip, from 1942 to 1945.  Rick’s Dad was one of the lucky ones who came home.  Jim’s brother, Roger, his only sibling, wasn’t as lucky; he was killed fighting in France.  We believe that those who served their country in the military should receive all the benefits the government has provided for them and that they have earned through their service.. We look forward to getting to know each of our clients and their families as they become part of our family.  We want you to know there is help out there, and we are committed to being your trustworthy guide through your Elder Care Journey!. Best Personal Regards,. Rick and Dana Vouga

Twenty-two years ago while practicing general law, Joseph E. Cordell realized 85% to 90% of his clients were coming to the Cordell & Cordell firm for domestic relations help.. "During the course of that experience I couldn’t help but notice the challenges consistently facing the guys side of the table when it comes to custody, maintenance issues, and accusations of domestic violence," Mr. Cordell said. "I found in waging those fights that I enjoyed it more. So we proclaimed ourselves as a firm that devoted itself to representing men in domestic relations matters.". Fighting for father’s rights is what motivated Mr. Cordell to become a divorce lawyer for men.. "I was galvanized by guys who were my clients and trying to get primary custody of their children. Even though they were the better parent, they still couldn't get across the finish line in the courts," Mr. Cordell said. "The more frustrated I became, the more incentivized I was to help them.". Since co-founding the firm with his wife, Yvonne, Mr. Cordell and his team of more than 130 divorce lawyers have helped thousands of men going through divorce.. He is frequently featured in national media outlets, such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Time Magazine, and CNN. For a comprehensive list of Mr. Cordell's media appearances, please click here.

Town and Country divorce attorney Susan M. Hais has been practicing family law in the St. Louis area for more than 30 years. Early in her career as a family law attorney, her mission was to overcome the presumption of a “Tender Years Doctrine” in child custody cases, which was a legal principle presuming that a child’s “tender” years should be spent with the mother. While that doctrine no longer exists, she is still committed to helping men battle numerous other outdated gender stereotypes.. “I find family law rewarding,” Ms. Hais said. “My clients write to me and send me pictures of their kids and always seem to remember me. The appeal is that it is about people and relationships, and it makes you feel like you are doing something to make a difference.”. Ms. Hais focuses her practice on complex divorce litigation, involving evaluations of complex financial interests and tax issues to cases dealing with child custody and support.

Susan Hamra has been practicing law for over 30 years, currently in her own practice which concentrates in family law, estate planing and probate.  She was appointed Prosecuting Attorney for the City of Chesterfield concurrent with her private practice.  She has lectured for the Missouri Bar Association and Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis in the joint areas of Ethics, Estate Planning and Divorce. Other community and professional contributions include serving as a member of the Cardinal Glennon Board of Planned Giving and other charitable boards; serving as a Facilitator, Mediator and Arbitrator for the Missouri Bar Attorney's Fee Dispute Committee; and co-chairing the Bar Associaiton of Metropolitan St. Louis Estate Planning and Probate Institute. Of over 60,000 graduates from Parkway Central High School, Susan was selected as one of 50 of its most outstanding alumni in 2004.

My personal motto is that I am a man who wakes up each day hungry for life, focuses on making the most of my day and treats everyone with respect.. Professionally, I always return client phone calls and communicate within 24-hours, and always seek the best result for clients in the courtroom. By applying lessons I have learned while working at a local prosecutor's office and also for a high-volume criminal defense firm, clients will authentic legal representation through me because I have the necessary compassion and leadership required to produce courtroom results.

Mike has successfully litigated and served as lead trial counsel throughout Missouri and Illinois in matters involving large exposure trucking and automobile accidents, wrongful death claims, premises liability, and dram shop liability cases where millions of dollars were at stake.. Mike has argued before appellate courts throughout Missouri and has been before the Missouri Supreme Court on multiple occasions.  One of the matters that Mike appeared before the Missouri Supreme Court resulted in his selection as a 2017 Influential Appellate Advocate by Missouri Lawyers Weekly, a prestigious award given to the Missouri lawyer who obtained the year's most significant appellate decision.. Mike received the honor of being selected by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the area of personal injury litigation every year from 2013 through 2018, an honor bestowed on no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Missouri and Kansas.. In addition, Mike has received the honor of being selected as a top-rated attorney by Super Lawyers, an honor awarded to just 5% of practicing attorneys.  He has also received the Outstanding Young Lawyers in Missouri and Kansas award by KC Magazine, and he has been selected among America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys for 2019 and 2020.. Mike has presented at numerous seminars on topics such as trial preparation, automobile and transportation litigation, and bad faith litigation.

Laura Stobie is a highly skilled attorney with extensive experience in family law and commercial real estate. Known for her proficiency in managing complex cases, Laura has successfully tried and settled numerous dissolution of marriage, paternity, and custody/child support trials. Her unique skills are widely recognized by the judicial system, which frequently appoints her as a guardian ad litem for domestic matters in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County Courts. In addition to her family law practice, Laura has a strong foundation in juvenile law, allowing her to address a broad spectrum of client needs. As a member of The Missouri Bar since 2009, Laura actively engages with the legal community through The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Her comprehensive legal knowledge and commitment to her clients make her an invaluable asset to her firm, as she consistently advocates for favorable outcomes and protects the interests of those she represents.

Kenzie represents clients going through legal matters such as divorce, paternity, estate planning, and juvenile actions. Kenzie strives to advocate for her clients while making the legal process as manageable as possible.

Joe focuses his practice primarily on construction law, municipal law and commercial and general civil litigation. Joe represents property owners, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors and materials suppliers in contract negotiations, project execution, collections and litigation. Joe also practices in the real estate area negotiating property purchases, commercial leases and represents a variety of subdivision homeowner’s associations. Joe is admitted to practice in the Missouri Circuit Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.

I'm an experienced US trademark and copyright attorney living in St. Louis, Missouri.  Since graduating from law school in 2005, I have helped hundreds of individuals, businesses, organizations, associations, and educational institutons avoid the devastating and disastrous effects of being sued for intellectual property infrngement by making sure they take all the legal steps necessary to protect themselves.  I take this responsibility very seriously because I have seen first-hand what can happen when someone fails to seek the advice and guidance of a trusted intellectual property attorney.. When I'm not wearing my attorney hat, I enjoy weightlifting, running, playing softball and volleyball, following current events, trying new restaurants, and watching baseball (especially the St. Louis Cardinals).  I am also an instructor at a local community college where I teach a continuing education course on trademark and copyright.

I wanted to be a lawyer and help people since I was 12 years old.   I worked and "student loaned" my way through college and law school.  I was the first person from the Nolan family to obtain a college degree and then a law degree.  Among my many jobs growing up and throughout my schooling I was a paperboy, a bell hop, a busboy, construction laborer, pizza chef. I was privileged to work as a Summer Intern with the Illinois Attorney General's Office between my Second and Third years of Law School and obtained valuable experience there.  I was a research assistant to one of our professors during law school.. After graduation from law school I worked at a small firm in Alton, Illinois (my home town) and practiced in general civil litigation, including both plaintiff and defendant personal injury cases.  I also handled criminal and domestic relations.. After taking the Missouri Bar exam, I moved to St. Louis County and worked for several law firms handling a variety of cases and courtroom work, including:  Probate, Criminal Defense, DWI Defense, Divorce and Family Law, Auto Accident Injuries and Worker's compensation.. In late 1991, I decided to establish my own law firm and I have been on my own in Solo practice since that time.  Although I now focus primarily on Probate Law, Estates and Estate Planning, I have considerable experience over the years in many areas of law.  I enjoy serving my clients and I believe it is a privilege to practice law.. I currently live in Creve Couer and I am a member of the Creve Coeur Police and Public Safety Committee.  Among my hobbies are running half marathons, cycling, DIY home projects and playing the guitar.

I started my legal career as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Charles B. Blackmar, a Justice with the Missouri Supreme Court and former professor at St. Louis University School of Law. I went on to practice as a trial attorney for the Commercial Litigation Branch of the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Following this position, I served as a Federal Prosecutor with an emphasis on prosecuting white collar crime, including bank fraud.. After leaving the government, I practiced law at Armstrong, Teasdale, Schlafly & Davis, the third largest law firm in the State of Missouri, where I focused on the areas of commercial litigation, personal injury defense, and white collar criminal defense. I opened my own law firm in 1988.. I attended St. Louis University School of Law where I was the Editor In Chief of the St. Louis University Public Law Review and received the American Jurisprudence Award. I attended college at the University of Missouri St Louis where I graduated Magna Cum Laude and received the Stuart and Evelyn Symington Scholarship Award (former U.S. Senator Stuart Symington).. For over 20 years, I have been a practicing trial attorney. I have litigated and tried cases on behalf of the NASA, the United States Air Force, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Motion Pictures Association of America, and Fortune 500 Companies. Most importantly, I have represented individuals just like you against some of the largest corporations in the world.. In 2003, I was recognized by the National Law Journal as National Litigator of the Month for obtaining an $18 million dollar jury verdict involving the death of a child. The Missouri Lawyers Weekly has listed me in the Top 10 jury verdicts in the State of Missouri. In 2011, The Dysart Law Firm, P.C. settled a case for $39.5 Million.. I want to represent you and use all my past experience and knowledge to help you solve your legal problems and see your case through to a favorable result. It will not cost you anything to speak with me about your case. Call me day or night or contact me online to schedule a free initial consultation.. My firm, when appropriate, may work together with other law firms around the country to make sure we are on a level playing field with giant corporations. If used, this team approach will be done with your knowledge and consent and will not cost you any more than hiring a single attorney or law firm. Moreover, if the team approach is used, I will still personally assist you with every aspect of the case.. To learn more about motor vehicle accidents or my firm, I encourage you to view our educational accident videos about car accidents, motor vehicle product liability, and pedestrian accidents.  We also feature on this website a number of truck accident videos.  I also encourage you to read the many informative articles about motor vehicle accidents on this website.

I have been practicing law for over 20 years.  Since 1998 I have managed and operated my own Law Firm in St. Louis County.  My practice has focused on all areas of family law including, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Modifications, Domestic Violence, Adoptions, Guardianships and Juvenile matters.  My firm also has a dedicated staff to assist with Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation claims.  We also offer services in estate planning, living wills, wills, and trusts.  We have the ability to help small businesses file for incorporation or LLC's.

I devote my practice to helping families navigate disputes involving estate plans and probate administration. My trusts and estates litigation practice includes trust and will contests, the removal of fiduciaries, demands for accountings, and contested guardianships. I am also frequently appointed by probate judges to represent individuals facing guardianship petitions, and as a court-appointed fiduciary.. Like all too many of us, I was first intorduced to the unique legal needs of seniors when a loved one developed Alzheimer's disease.  I saw first hand the devastating impact this dreaded disease can have both on the person and that person's loved ones.  Years of watching my aunt start to "slip" were followed by helping my family navigate the complex progression from assisted living, to memory care, to finally hospice.  The one consolation was that my aunt was able to receive the care she needed in the facilities she would have wanted because her family had consulted with an elder law lawyer to protect her finances.. I had found my passion.  After spending the first decade of my practice as a lawyer in court representing parties in lawsuits, I dedicated myself to developing the knowledge necessary to help other families who were facing the same challenges I saw my aunt and her family go through.  I have also continued to use my years of experience as a litigator to help individuals understand their rights and, when necessary, go to court to protect those rights.

I dedicate my practice to helping injured parties receive the compensation that they deserve. I have handled hundreds of cases involving personal injury, car accidents, product liability, slip and falls, dog bites and negligent supervision, in addition to Workers' Compensation claims.

I chose my practice areas in estate planning and elder law because of my work and education background.  I have an M.S. in psychology and worked with Seniors diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's as well as those with mental and physical special needs. Tucker Legal Services, LLC is rebranded from the time I first opened my doors in 1992. My first firm handled estate planning and school law issues. I remained Of Counsel for law firms while teaching school law and ethics on the university level while my own children matured, finished college and became lawyers.. Seniors and people with disabilities need extra care in estate planning. As the needs for Senior citizens changed in estate planning, my practice shifted to include the area of Elder law issues, including Medicaid planning. My main focus is helping people preserve their legacy and assets. I am an advocate for peace of mind in estate planning and elder law issues.

I bring a specialized background to the practice of injury law and litigation.  After graduating from the University of Missouri, I spent several years practicing personal injury law for a high volume, established injury firm in downtown St. Louis.  Thereafter, I spent over four years on "the other side", working as a catastropic accident attorney for a St. Louis-based commercial transportation insurance company.  While there, I led trucking/transportation companies through accident litigation nationwide, including the resolution of more than 20 multi-million-dollar exposure cases, the largest being a $10.9 million dollar wrongful death settlement in Illinois.  In the process, I learned how insurance companies investigate accidents and how they analyze the value of a case.  While my specialty is truck and transportation accidents, I also have significant experience handling auto, premises liability, slip and fall and workers' compensation accidents.  I also have experience advising on minor criminal matters, estate planning and business litigation.

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Edward Kruse is a highly rated attorney and has a very high customer satisfaction score. Mr. Kruse handles personal injury, worker's compensation and medical malpractice cases. He is an experienced litigator with an emphasis in serious injury and death cases. Call for a free consultation.

DEDICATED TO HELPING THOSE IN NEED. My father was a surgeon and known for his willingness to help people who couldn't afford normal fees. We ended up with a lot of random gifts while I was growing up from thankful patients. Sadly, my dad died when I was nine, and I got a first hand look at the other side as I went from a doctors family to my mom raising us alone, as a teacher.. Now it is my turn to serve. I do that by helping disabled people get Social Security benefits and Medicare as well as guiding them to other important resources to help them make the most of their challenges.. At Integrated Benefits, Inc. (IBI), I've been fortunate to get to help thousands of claimants through corporate referrals. I also have complementary practices with Norwood Disability LLC and Norwood Law LLC. Norwood Disability allows me to offer my services to individuals, and Norwood Law LLC allows me to appeal denails to the federal court system.

Dean has been practicing and trying cases in the areas of personal injury, complex trucking, medical malpractice, product liability, and general civil litigation for the past 20 years. Dean has successfully represented clients as lead counsel in complex multimillion-dollar jury trials to verdict in Missouri and Illinois. Dean uses his extensive experience in the courtroom to develop an aggressive approach to resolve cases in favor of his clients.

David J. Howard is a compassionate and results-driven attorney who works collaboratively with clients to develop effective strategies and action plans. With a focus on family law, David handles divorce cases and related issues, including modifications, enforcement, contempt of court, guardianships, and paternity. He graduated from the University of Missouri—Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and earned his law degree from St. Louis University School of Law in 1995. David began his legal career at Gibbons & Gibbons, P.C., where he became a partner in 2002. In 2004, he joined Todt, Ryan & McCulloch, L.L.C. to concentrate on domestic relations before founding the Law Office of David J. Howard, LLC in 2013. David has served as a Guardian ad Litem and has significant trial experience, including civil jury trials, family law bench trials, and appellate work. In addition to family law, his practice areas include criminal defense, business transactions, personal injury, estate planning, and probate. David’s commitment to his clients and his extensive legal expertise make him a trusted advocate in a wide range of legal matters.

Chris has over two decades of successful litigation experience serving a history of diverse client and has tried cases in multiple jurisdictions. He has successfully represented clients in complex multimillion-dollar personal injury, insurance and product liability matters including catastrophic injury and death claims, premises liability, professional liability, first and third-party insurance claims, and toxic torts cases.In 2004, Chris was the recipient of the Lon O. Hocker Trial Lawyer Award, which is an award given annually by the Missouri Bar/Missouri Bar Foundation to a lawyer who demonstrates outstanding trial work and unusual proficiency in the art of trial advocacy. In 2008, Chris was also honored as the recipient of the John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award, which is awarded annually by the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis to a lawyer who most exemplifies the tenants of professionalism. Chris has also been recognized by Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers as a Top Rated Civil Litigation Attorney and Rising Star for multiple, consecutive years, an honor bestowed on no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Missouri and Kansas. Chris also has an AV preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell®, meaning he has been peer rated for the highest level of professional excellence.Chris has been included in The Best Lawyers in America© list for 2019, 2020, and 2021 in the area of product liability. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession and has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals and the list is compiled by conducting exhaustive peer review surveys.

Chesterfield divorce attorney Erin Zielinski finds family law to be as interesting and complex today, as it was when it all began for her as a law clerk years ago.. “There is no other area of practice where the human and, often emotional, side of the case is just as important as the complex, legal side,” Ms. Zielinski said. “Both components of the family law case deserve equal attention and zealous representation.”. The complexity of the financial components of a highly contested divorce is often matched with the complexity of the emotional toll it takes on an individual. Ms. Zielinski is constantly challenged to ensure she navigates both sides of the case with the experience and knowledge she has acquired after years of experience in family law.. Family law, and divorce in particular, demands a balance between being assertive and aggressive on behalf of your client while also finding the compassion and understanding for her clients to ensure she can get them through this often tumultuous process.. “This is balance that has taken years to cultivate and pass onto my clients, so I can represent them to the best of her ability,” she said.. Ms. Zielinski always tells her clients that this is a journey that will be handled day-by-day. It is often simply too overwhelming to try and figure it all out at once and predict the future. “I find this will often result in pure panic for the client,” she said. “I have been hired to make sure I get them through this emotionally-trying ordeal by taking it one step at a time.”