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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. Below is a short sampling of some of Todd’s cases:. 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 Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys where he serves on the Board of Governors and as a member of the amicus committee. When not working, Todd Werts and his wife, Michelle Werts, breed and raise Arabian horses.

Tana Benner is an attorney and founder of Benner Law. She has worked exclusively in family law matters for more than a decade. She started her legal career by serving as the court-appointed guardian ad litem in child order-of-protection cases, many involving cases of abuse and neglect. From this experience, she gained an uncommon perspective on the legal issues involving children and the importance of compassionate legal guidance.. From this beginning, Benner has grown her practice to encompass a wide set of legal challenges families face. She focuses especially on adoption law, custody cases, and guardian ad litem work. She represents parents and children in cases of divorce, custody modification, child support, and guardianship cases in probate court.. In law school, Benner was a member of the Missouri Environmental Law & Policy Review and was published in the journal for her note, "Waving Good-Bye to Environmental Laws." She was selected to participate in the Family Violence Clinic at the University of Missouri where she represented victims of domestic violence under the supervision of Professor Mary M. Beck. Currently, she is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Boone County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, Women's Network through the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, and Emerging Professionals in Columbia. She lives in Columbia with her husband, Nicholas, and their son, Cohen.

SHURTLEFF FROESCHNER HARRIS DRESNER, LLC IS A WELL-ESTABLISHED LAW FIRM LOCATED IN COLUMBIA OPERTATING SINCE 1983. We work tirelessly to meet the legal needs of our individual clients and their families. We have a proven track record and our attorneys have decades of experience. Built on the intensive attention to crucial details that we give to clients’ legal issues, you can rest assured you will be taken care of properly if you come to us. We begin with a Free Consultation that allows you to get to know us and us to get to know you. We want to be familiar with every detail pertaining to your unique situation so that nothing gets overlooked. At the same time, we are experienced, result-oriented, lawyers who never let the details get in the way of helping you achieve the outcomes that are important to you.. Our Law Office will help you. To prevent problems by heading off possible future legal issues before they arise, thorough careful planning and well-drafted, clear, documents are essential. If a dispute has already arisen, our Law Office will assist you to reach a cost-effective resolution as quickly as possible.

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.

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.

Rachael "was easy to talk to, and fair - yet relentless in a resolution.". Rachael Kennedy has practiced law in the Columbia area since 1998. Born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas, Rachael received her undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas and completed her law degree at the University of Missouri School of Law in 1997.  She started her solo practice in 2001.. More Than 20 Years Experience. Rachael's practice focuses on estate planning and management.  That includes wills and trusts, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, end-of-life planning, etc.  She also works with clients in the courtroom for guardianships, conservatorships, and probating estates (managing the court process after death).  Rachael's 20+ years of family law practice gives her an edge when dealing with the strain and family drama that can come following the death of a loved one or family member.. Rachael has put in an extensive amount of time with mediations: 250 hours of training and more than 6000 hours of mediations. This experience, combined with her sensitive, intuitive nature, allows Rachael to understand her clients’ experiences in a way that makes the entire legal process more manageable. She helps her clients predict what might happen next and gives them some sense of control during a difficult time.. Personal injury cases are another of Rachael's areas of expertise.  She helps clients through the legal and personal issues that inevitably occur after an injury.. Rachael serves on the Board of Directors for Mediation Achieving Results for Children (MARCH), and has, for 20 years, been actively involved with this organization which provides free and low costs mediation.  She has presented at regional, national and international conferences of AFCC - the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.. Rachael offers a free 30-minute consultation to help potential clients focus their efforts on resolution.

Myia M. McKenna is an attorney with Columbia Family Law Group, LLC, where she specializes in family law, estate planning, and appellate practice. Myia’s areas of practice include dissolution of marriage, legal separation, post-dissolution matters, modification of custody and support orders, paternity actions, adoption, and domestic relations appeals. Myia also handles legal issues facing same-sex couples and estate planning. Before returning to her native Boone County and joining Columbia Family Law Group, LLC, Myia practiced law in both Kansas City and St. Louis.. Myia received a B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in psychology, political science and Spanish, with a minor in sociology, from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1999. She received her J.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2002. Myia was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2002 and to the Kansas Bar in 2003. She is a member of The Missouri Bar (Family Law Section), the Boone County Bar Association.. Myia resides in Columbia with her husband and children.

Matt Welshon discovered his passion for justice and helping others at a young age. Having dreamed of becoming an attorney since childhood, Matt takes great pride in providing all of his clients with the compassionate, competent support they deserve. Over the years, he has dedicated himself to helping out people internationally as well as United States citizens. Matt has most of his experience in family law, through which he helps clients from all walks of life establish orders for child custody and support among other things.

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.

If I were to have five words with which to describe myself, I guess they'd be passionate, believer, defender, dogged and Thoreau:

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.

Herb Willbrand graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 1959.  He is currently a member of the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel and the Boone County Bar Association.  In addition to his general practice, Herb focuses on the preparation of estate and tax planning documents, including wills and trust agreements, for individuals and professionals throughout Missouri.  He also provides trust and estate administration services. Herbert has a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent rating for ethical standards and legal ability.

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.

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.

Dan Viets is an attorney in private practice in Columbia, MO, concentrating on the defense of marijuana cases. He has served for many years as the Missouri State Coordinator for NORML. He is a former president of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, former chair of the board of the Mid-Missouri ACLU, former president of the University of Missouri student body and former chair of the City of Columbia Human Rights Commission.. Dan was the recipient of the 1993 Martin Luther King Association's "Keeping the Dream Alive" award and the 1995 Mid-Missouri "Civil Libertarian of the Year." Dan was named High Times Freedom Fighter of the Month in March, 2005 for his work helping to pass both a marijuana decriminalization initiative and a medical marijuana initiative in the November, 2004 election in Columbia.. He received the 2005 Atticus Finch Outstanding Criminal Defense Lawyer award from the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In January, 2006 he received the Trailblazer award from the Mid-Missouri NAACP.. He received the "Audiencey Award" from Conan O'Brien on the Tonight Show for looking most like the college professor who could always get you weed. Dan hosts a weekly radio program, called "Sex, Drugs and Civil Liberties", on a community station affiliated with National Public Radio.. Dan co-authored Missouri's medical marijuana law and Chaired the Board of the 2018 campaign which passed that law, now Article XIV, Section 1 of Missouri's Constitution. He co-authored Missouri's law legalizing adult use, cultivation and sales of marijuana and Chaired the Advisory Board of the 2022 campaign which passed that law, now Article XIV, Section 2 of Missouri's Constitution.. Dan is President of the national NORML Foundation, Secretary of the national NORML Board, and a Lifetime member of the NORML Legal Committee.

Caleb graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 2010.  Caleb represents clients in many industries, including construction, real estate, banking and agriculture.  He advises clients of all sizes on litigation and transactional issues and frequently appears before the City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, the Board of Adjustment, as well as state and federal trial and appellate courts.  Caleb is a member of the Sunrise Southwest Rotary Club, Columbia Ducks Unlimited Committee, Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is co-chair of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s Agribusiness & Bioscience Committee. Caleb is a graduate of the 2015 Leadership Columbia program, was named a Missouri Lawyers’ Weekly “Up and Coming” Lawyer in 2015 and was selected by the Columbia Business Times for inclusion in the 2016 “20 under 40” class.  Caleb has given many presentations on real estate, land use and zoning issues.

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.