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Thad Mulholland concentrates his practice in the areas of car, truck and motorcycle accidents, other serious injury and wrongful death claims and workers’ compensation cases. He has settled and tried cases in many Missouri counties.. Thad received his undergraduate degree with distinction from the University of Iowa and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in 1995.. Thad is a member of The Missouri Bar, the Boone County Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. He has received an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatingSM by Martindale-Hubbell®, which is recognized as the highest rating an attorney can receive and is based on feedback from peers. Thad has received the Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers distinction for 2011. Thad Mulholland was recently named the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers list. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of premier trial lawyers from each state who must meet stringent qualifications.. Thad lives in Columbia with his wife and three children.

Sander Sowers represents people in a variety of types of litigation. His practice includes representing individuals in serious personal injury, workers’ compensation, and employment cases, including wage and hour class and collective actions.. Sander is involved in many community activities. Currently, Sander is a member of the Boone County Bar Association, of which he serves as the Young Lawyers Committee Chairperson and the Columbia Chapter of Rotaract. Sander was elected by his peers to serve as the Missouri Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Council District Representative for the mid-Missouri area.. When not practicing law, Sander enjoys many hobbies, including golf, water sports, following the University of Missouri basketball and football teams, and spending time with his family.

Roger is the prosecuting attorney for Boone County, Missouri.

Richard L. Montgomery, Jr., founding member of MONTGOMERY LAW, earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in 1990 and his Juris Doctor degree in 1993 from the University of Missouri. He was admitted to the Bar of the State of Missouri in 1993 and the Bar of the State of Illinois in 2012. His primary area of practice has been workers' compensation defense of employers and insurers throughout the state of Missouri and Illinois, along with a general trial and appellate practice.. Montgomery has previous experience as Managing Attorney of CompLegal, an in-house law firm at Missouri Employers Mutual (MEM), from 2018 to 2022. In this role, he led a team of litigation attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants based across multiple office locations. Montgomery and his team handled and litigated the workers' compensation claims for MEM and its policyholders. Prior to that role, he was founding member and managing partner at Montgomery & Wulff, Attorneys at Law, L.L.C., in 2018, and a founding member and partner in the law firm of Atwill & Montgomery, Attorneys at Law, L.L.C. from 2000 to 2017 in Columbia,. Montgomery is a member of several professional organizations, including the Missouri Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Boone County Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Committee, AM Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys, Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers, and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He also sat on the Board of Directors for the charitable organization Kid’s Chance, Inc. of Missouri, and the Heart of Missouri United Way. Among his achievements is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating awarded to only those lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability.

My practice consists almost entirely of civil litigation on the defense side. But I became a lawyer to benefit average Missourians, and I welcome clients with any of the many legal issues that arise in daily life.

Marjorie Lewis graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 1994 where she was a member of the Law Review. She is a member of the Construction, Real Estate and Employment Law Sections of the Missouri Bar and is a member of the Boone County Bar Association (President 2016-2017).  Marjorie provides representation in construction, real estate, employment, business, land use and other matters and acts as general counsel for various businesses. She has successfully represented clients in federal and state court litigation matters, including acting as lead counsel during trial and in subsequent appeals. She further represents clients in front of the City Council, Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission. She is a licensed real estate broker and has been a speaker on employment and real estate issues.

Malia Parnell is an unwavering advocate for Missouri families and injury victims, guiding them through the challenging personal issues they face and protecting them through strategic and ethical legal strategies. She approaches every family law and personal injury case with a genuine concern and dedication for the best interests of her clients, whether they have suffered in a car accident or have children caught in the middle of a divorce.

Landon Miller focuses his practice in the fields of DWI defense, alcohol and drug offenses, traffic violations, general criminal defense matters, and personal injury matters. Landon grew up in Raymore, Missouri, and understands the unique dynamic of Missouri. After graduating Ray-Pec high school, Landon joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves. While in the Marine Corps, Landon recieved a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration from Columbia College. He went on to the University of Missouri School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctorate. While in law school, Landon became rule 13 certified and practiced as an assistant prosecutor in Cass County. Landon also competed on the law school mock trial teams with such success that the law school asked that he coach the future teams. In his first year of coaching, his team won the TYLA regional competition and advanced to the the national competition. He is currently an active member of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Landon has handled over a hundreds of cases and strives for the best possible result for his clients in every case. When he is not able to secure a dismissal or favorable outcome through negotiation, Landon is not afraid to take the fight into the courtroom. Landon's prior experience working for the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney and coaching at the law school has provided him with a thorough understanding of both sides of a case allowing a more comprehensive approach to each case he evaluates.

Kayla Welch is a long-time resident of Columbia and attended Stephens College, graduating summa cum laude with a degree in Psychology and later graduating summa cum laude with a second degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana Wesleyan University. Kayla joined Columbia Family Law Group as a law clerk in 2019 and began working as an attorney after graduating from the University of Missouri, Columbia School of Law. Kayla joined Van Matre Law Firm in January 2024. While in law school, Kayla participated in the Innocence Project Clinic working to investigate appellate criminal cases on the grounds of actual innocence, served as an Associate Managing Editor on the Journal of Dispute Resolution, and published her article: Restorative Justice: An Alternative Dispute Resolution Approach to Criminal Behavior.. While completing her education, Kayla spent more than five years honing her advocacy skills in Juvenile Court while volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children. This experience allowed her to work with other family law attorneys, Guardians ad Litem, juvenile officers, and social workers to learn how to effectively pursue the best interests of children in various cases.. As an adoptee herself, Kayla understands the personal and significant impact on individual family members when a family case is filed and has a passion for helping her clients obtain the best outcome for their families. During her time working in the legal field, Kayla has gained experience preparing financial agreements and settlements, child custody and support agreements, and adoption filings. Now, she works to help clients on matters involving Divorce, Modification, Child Custody, Child Support, Guardianships, Adoptions, and Juvenile cases.

If you have suffered a serious injury through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation for your economic losses as well as compensation for your pain and suffering. You will need the help of an experienced attorney to guide you through the settlement process to assure that you collect what you deserve. Sometimes, the person or people responsible for your injury will not reasonably offer to compensate your losses. In those situations, you will need to make sure your attorney is willing to take your case to trial and fight for you. I am trial tested and willing to see your case through to the end.

I was born and raised in the small town of Plattsburg, Missouri, about 30 miles north of Kansas City. My father, Paul T. Luckenbill, was the first medical doctor to establish a practice in Clinton County, Missouri, making house calls and delivering about 50 babies a year for many years. It was from Dr. Luckenbill's example that I learned several life lessons, including the value of hard work, a strong work ethic, and a deep desire to be an indeprendent business owner.. In 1983, I received my B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. I continued my education at the Univeristy of Missouri by receiving my M.B.A with an emphasis in Finance. Finally, I received my J.D. in 1987 from the University of Missouri School of Law.. I am currently an attorney at Law & Investment Advisor at the Luckenbill Law Firm, LLC in Columbia, MO. I also facilitate courses in Economics and Finance with William Woods University, University of Missouri and Columbia College.

I represent individuals accused of crimes. My results are the product of hard work, a great team, and aggressive advocacy. I serve clients in state and federal courts across Missouri.. My work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Dateline, Vice News on HBO, ABC News, and CBS News, underscoring my team’s reputation as formidable trial attorneys willing to take on complex and high-stakes cases.. In the fall of 2024, my team and I secured a NOT GUILTY verdict on a first-degree murder case—the first such verdict in Boone County in decades. This outcome is a testament to our tenacity, trial skills, and unwavering commitment to securing the best possible results for our clients.. I earned my business and law degrees from the University of Missouri. Before attending law school, I worked for Congressman Ike Skelton in Washington, D.C., where I assisted with legislative duties, drafted Congressional Record documents, and contributed to projects involving American military installations. During law school, I became a Rule 13 certified law student, authorized by the Missouri Supreme Court, and gained hands-on experience at the Boone County Prosecutor's Office.. I am a member of the Boone County Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I have served on the Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri and the Missouri FarmHouse Association. In addition to my legal work, I am an active volunteer at my daughter’s school, Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School. I also serve as a lector, on the vocations committee, and chair of the Mardi Gras parade at my family’s parish, St. Thomas More Newman Center.

I concentrate my practice in representing individuals who have been wronged by their employers. I help employees pursue claims of employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour violations, FMLA, ADA, and other employment claims. I also help individuals pursue civil rights claims against a variety of entities.

I am proud to represent people and not corporations. We spend 100% of our time representing injured clients--not divorce, DWI or criminal clients, as most firms do.. I was born in Kansas City, but grew up in Macon, Missouri, before coming to Columbia for college at Mizzou, graduating from the University of Missouri School of Law in 1998.. During law school, I clerked at the Hines Law Firm, as I wanted to stay in Columbia to practice, and was hired as an Associate at the Firm in 1998.  I was made a Partner in the Firm in 2003, where I practice exclusively in the areas of personal injury litigation and worker's compensation.  We only represent those who have been injured through no fault of their own and are able to pick our cases and clients carefully.. I serve on the Board of KIDS' CHANCE of Missouri, a scholarship program for children of workers who were seriously injured or killed on the job.  I have also been elected by my peers to serve on the Board of Governors of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys since 2005.

Hello;. I am in my mid 50's, happily married for over 30 years, with two adult children. I have been practicing law in Columbia and all across the State of Missouri for over 20 years. I had a real life and career before entering the practice of law. My prior work experiences included acting as a Sales Representative and Territory Manager, short run Trucking, welding, security for a bar and many other excellent opportunities to learn about life.. My law practice included cases in front of Juries and Judges, administrative hearing panels, mediations, Municipal Court, State Court, Federal Court, the Missouri Courts of Appeal, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. I have handled simple traffic matters, complex divorces, Medical Malpractice claims, professional licensing issues for clients, Pharmaceutical products liability, auto crashes, motorcycle crashes, wrongful death cases.  I have handled nearly every type of State level case possible. Those experiences and my life experience help me to work with my clients, to assist them in complex situations, to negotiate firmly and fairly with the other side. My litigation experience lets the other side know I will go to trial if they will not be fair.. Recently, I have shifted my caseload to limit my practice to three areas. First, cases involving fraud committed against State and Federal Governments. I am working on several such cases now, and in 2012, I was successful with a high level False Claims Act case, assisting the Federal Government with recovery of over $150,000, for a case involving Mortgage Fraud. I also represented a whistleblower in a medical fraud case where I recovered @$15,000, for the Federal Government and the state of Missouri. I am in the process of closing another case where the whistleblower I represented recovered @$4,000, for the Federal Government.  Second, I am also handling small business matters, including litigation.  Third, I am commencing my practice as a Mediator Neutral. My life experiences and courtroom experiences will be of great assistance to both sides of civil mediations. I have also completed significant training at the University of Missouri for mediators. I have participated in many mediations.. My experiences help me every day identify with clients, all the way from business owners to the regular folks who need some help. My firm is dedicated to helping people whenever possible. If you need help with a legal problem, I'd appreciate your call.. Thanks,. Finley D. Gibbs

He has represented clients in difficult, high profile cases that have been featured on CBS's 48 Hours and Court TV's Trial Story. He has served as a guest commentator on Court TV's Catherine Crier Live.. Mr. Slusher has received training in courtroom techniques at places such as the Wyoming Trial Advocacy Institute, the California Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy and Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College.. Mr. Slusher also has experience representing clients in appeals to the Missouri Appellate Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.. Christopher A. Slusher received a degree in Business from Indiana University in 1988 and his law degree from the University of Missouri in 1991. His litigation practice concentrates on serious personal injury, wrongful death and criminal defense.

Family law attorney with over twenty years of experience representing clients from all walks of life including business owners, professionals, stay at home parents, late life divorcing couples, unmarried couples with custody disputes, same sex couples, grandparents seeking visitation with their grandchildren, engaged couples with prenuptial agreements, and stepparents.. My practice also includes family law mediations related to divorce, custody and child support as well as special education law disputes through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, mediations for the Citizens Police Review Board, Human Rights Commission, land disputes, and other mediations related to various topics.. Proud advocate for the LGBTQ+ community representing children and adults with respect to name and gender changes.

Each client is important to me, and I believe it is critical to provide one on one personal attention to truly understand each client's unique circumstances. I'd be happy to provide a free consultation to personally discuss your legal matter and determine how to best assist you.

Brad Lear’s practice primarily involves representing individuals and small businesses in claims and lawsuits filed in various state and federal courts. He focuses on complex personal injury and employment cases – including representing groups of employees in collective and class actions. Brad strives to master the important details of each of his cases while maintaing a "big picture" point of view that allows him to seek and obtain positive resolution of the issues facing his clients.. Brad has successfully represented clients from around the country in cases involving wage and hour disputes – including claims under the FLSA for unpaid overtime – and other employment matters including cliaims of gender, racial, religious, and disability discrimination. Brad also maintains a robust personal injury and insurance law practice, handling cases involving serious injury and wrongful death claims as well as claims for vexatious refusal to pay insurance proceeds due under life, accident, and long-term care insurance.. Brad is an active member of several, legal, professional, and charitable organizations where he enjoys participating in community service work – particularly that involving educating young people.

Ben Faber focuses his practice in the fields of DWI defense, alcohol and drug offenses, traffic violations, and general criminal defense matters, including cases in both state and federal courts. Ben grew up in Columbia, Missouri, and understands the unique dynamic of central Missouri. After graduating Rock Bridge high school, he attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where he received a bachelor’s degree in History. He went on to the University of Missouri School of Law where earned a Juris Doctorate and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution. While in law school, Ben clerked at a local law firm where he gained the experience in criminal law, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and administrative law. He is an active member of the Boone County Bar Association, the Boone County Bar Association Criminal Defense Committee, the Missouri Bar Association, and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Ben Faber has handled hundreds of criminal cases and strives for the best possible result for his clients in every case. When he is not able to secure a dismissal or favorable outcome through negotiation, Ben is not afraid to take the fight into the courtroom, and has successfully argued motions to suppress evidence which has resulted in the case being dismissed. Ben Faber has also had success in Missouri Department of Revenue Driver’s License hearings, finding creative ways to win and maintain his clients' driving privileges after a DWI arrest. In 2013, Ben was part of the team that won the freedom of Anthony Williams, who had been wrongly convicted in 1994 and spent over 20 years in prison before being released as a result of the work done by the Bukowsky Law Firm. Ben has written briefs in the Missouri Court of Appeals in both civil and criminal.. Ben is a member of the Missouri Bar Lawyers for Veterans program, and also volunteers his time as the staff criminal defense attorney for Boone County Veteran’s Court, a treatment-based alternative sentencing court. He lives in Columbia with his wife and daughters.

At Duckworth Injury Law, we understand that every personal injury or wrongful death claim is unique. From the case details, to the injuries incurred, to the personalized pain and suffering experienced, each case is handled with compassion and according to its distinct circumstances. We advocate for our clients every step of the way, never backing down and never giving in to pressure from greedy insurance companies.. Our Missouri legal services cover a wide range of accidents, including automotive, recreational, and commercial vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, premises liability, dog bites, and wrongful death. Whether you have suffered catastrophic injuries or more minor injuries, Duckworth Injury Law will stand up for you and your family. While we cannot undo the harm caused by an accident, we will pursue the full compensation required to ensure your injuries, pain, and suffering are covered financially.. If you or a loved one has recently experienced a personal injury, contact Duckworth Injury Law today. We are Missouri’s Injury Law Firm.

As a criminal defense attorney, I have the privilege of defending our Constitution on a daily basis as I fight to protect my clients' rights, records, and freedom.  The Bukowsky Law Firm team is thorough, hard-working, creative, innovative, and dedicated to delivering the highest level of legal service to our clients.   We handle all types of criminal matters including felonies, misdemeanors, DWIs, and traffic matters.  We practice throughout Mid-Missouri in circuit court, municipal court, the Missouri Court of Appeals, the Missouri Supreme Court, and United States District Court.

Although his law firm is located in Columbia, Missouri, Bogdan A. Susan has provided legal representation in matters that have attracted both state-wide and national attention. He has represented a wide array of individuals who have either been injured or accused of a crime, to include students, employees, and professionals. Because of his successful representation in DWI cases, clients have been able to continue with their education or advance in their professional field.. Bogdan A. Susan strongly believes that good people make mistakes and deserve the opportunity of a second chance. This is especially true when representing students, who make up a large part of the population in Columbia, Missouri. He understands how important it is to have a clean criminal record after graduation, when trying to enter the competitive job market. He works with his clients, not just for them.. If you have recently been charged with an alcohol related crime, you must act quickly to protect your right to drive, please contact Bogdan A. Susan to schedule a free consultation.

Adam Dowling handles all types of Criminal cases, Felony and Misdemeanor, in State, Municipal and Federal Courts, including: Murder, Manslaughter, Assault, Rape, Sodomy, Molestation, Sexual Assault, Arson, Robbery, Burglary, Fraud, Stealing, Embezzelment, Child Pornography/Internet Crimes, Child Abuse, Drug Crimes, DWI/DUI, White Collar Crimes, Weapons Crimes, Stalking/ Harassment, Domestic Violence, Animal Abuse, Bad Checks, MIP/ Fake ID, and all manner of Minor and Traffic Violations