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Trial and appellate practice focusing on personal injury (including car wrecks and wrongful death), insurance (including bad faith claims), professional licensing, and business litigation.. Jason is a trial attorney with a wide range of first hand jury trial experience. He routinely helps those injured in car wrecks and their families. In 2016, he helped a family obtain one of the largest settlements in Missouri that year, $15.5 million.  He received the David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award in 2002 in recognition of his outstanding achievement in appellate practice.  In addition to defending lawsuits against hospitals, nurses and physicians, he also represents medical and other professionals in licensing cases before Missouri's professional licensing boards, and routinely hadnles complex business litigations cases.  Jason is licensed in both Missouri and Illinois, and is a member of the Cole County Bar Association and the Jefferson City West Rotary Club.  He is a Past President and served for more than a decade on the Board of Directors of Missouri KidsFirst, an organization committed to preventing child abuse and neglect.

T.J. Kirsch is a criminal defense attorney who has focused on criminal law throughout his education and practice. From a law degree with a criminal litigation skills concentration from St. Louis University School of Law and continuing through the many hundreds of criminal cases he has handled; passionate, zealous advocacy for clients and constituitonal rights continues to be the focus. Especially the right to have a client's case tried by a jury.. T.J. is from Iowa and started a family of his own in mid-Missouri.

Saundra's practice focuses on Social Security disability, family matters, and all types of estate planning. She is an expert at drafting documents such as wills, trusts, contracts and briefs to the court. Saundra spent eight years in the United States Air Force as a medical technician. For three of those years, she worked in the Cardiac Intensive Care unit of the largest hospital in the military.  Her experience in the medical field has helped her to be a better advocate for her clients. She is able to understand and interpret medical records with ease, understand medical conditions related to her clients' legal claims and draft more specific arguments to the court based on medical jargon that other attorneys may not understand.  Working in the largest hospital in the military also enabled Saundra to be able to handle a high-speed work environment and stressful tasks.. Saundra and her husband, Jonathan McDowell, are partners in their law practice as well as in their marriage. Jonathan began as a solo-practitioner paving the way for McDowell & McDowell, LLC.  He focuses on business law, commercial law, and employment/labor law.  Saundra and Jonathan have a dachshund-schnauzer puppy named Sabastian and a labradore retriever-beagle puppy named Janelle.  They had boy and girl TWINS that were born on May 23, 2013!. Outside of law practice, Saundra and Jonathan like to go to Chiefs and Royals games, take weekend vacations, and take their dogs for walks in the park.  Having fun with their twins is a daily blessing.. They also stay busy with involvement in the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA) with programs such as the Ross T. Roberts Inn of Court at the Federal District Court for the Western District of Missouri, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation (KCMBF), and the Federal Courts Advocates Section. They are involved with the Missouri Bar Association as members of the Solo/Small Firm Conference Planning Committee.. Saundra does contract work for a law firm in Liberty, Missouri where she consults with their federal court intake clients and writes their Federal Court briefs for their claims.  Saundra has spoken on Social Security disability at the Missouri Bar Association’s Administrative Law Committee’s semi-annual meeting and several Kansas City area health facilities.. Saundra and Jonathan are members of James River Church in Springfield, Missouri and before that, members of Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk, Virginia.

Russ has practiced in Social Security law for 20 years, handling hundreds of cases in approximately 35 states.  Russ is also a former staff attorney for the Social Security Administration.. Russ also handles VA compensation claims for our Veterans.

On a sultry afternoon in August of 2000, Jason Call and Chip Gentry shook hands for the very first time.  Chip was a lawyer at a Jefferson City law firm and Jason was just returning to his home town after practicing law in St. Louis for several years.  A lasting friendship was built upon that first handshake, and was solidified by common interests, mutual respect, a love of competition, and the joy of comradery.. These same qualities provide the inspiration for Call and Gentry Law Group.  Our attorneys and staff work together in an atmosphere that is collegial and inviting and share a commitment to excellence and "outside the box" thinking as we serve our clients' needs.. Along with Jason and Chip, our team of attorneys includes long time friend and mentor Paul Graham, who serves of counsel, and our good friend Blake Markus, an associate with the firm.  Dedicated and experienced legal assistants Sheila Schill and Susan Draffen provide exceptional and knowledable legal support and ensure timely and responsive communication with our clients.. If you need a lawyer, then email or call us today and let us show you how our team approach and client service are beyond ordinary.

Northern Missouri lawyer handling criminal defense, government and adminstrative law. Protecting your rights, your family, your liberty.

Nicholas D. Leslie is a trial attorney who concentrates his practice in a range of areas including Personal Injury, Business Litigation, Professional Licensing, and Unfair Wage and Labor Practices. He specifically focuses on injuries caused from car wrecks, defending licensed professionals from losing the ability to practice their craft, and ensuring hourly employees are compensated properly under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

My practice centers around filing consumer and business bankruptcies for debtors in the 4 county area surrounding Cole County Missouri - towns are Columbia, Fulton, Linn, Jefferson City, Eldon, and California.

My career has been devoted to public service at the local government level. My father was a local government attorney and professor of local government, so you might say that I have local government in my blood. Beginning with the tiny Village of Wardsville I have represented all types of cities over the course of my career; from populations below 200 to above 40,000.  I served for ten years as the city attorney for the City of Jefferson.  In 2012 I was honored to receive the top award for a municipal attorney, the Lou Czech Award in recognition of my professionalism in the field of municipal law.. While attorneys are notorious for saying no, I believe that the art of the practice of law is to find a way to accomplish my client’s goal. I encourage you to talk to any of the cities I have represented and they will tell you how successful this philosophy has been in accomplishing their goals.

Morgan graduated summa cum laude, Order of the Coif from the University of Arizona in 2008. After law school, Morgan worked for Sullivan & Cromwell in Washington, D.C. After moving back home to Missouri, Morgan joined the Missouri Attorney General's office. As an assistant attorney general, Morgan prosecuted various crimes across the state. Morgan then started the Ditch Law Firm to help individuals and families in central Missouri with criminal legal issues.. Morgan lives in Jefferson City with his wife and their two daughters.. Call to speak to Morgan. The Ditch Law Firm offers a free phone consultation to discuss your situation. We accept all major credit cards and can negotiate payment plans whenever possible.. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.

I graduated from the St. Louis University School of Law after receiving undergraduate degrees in Business and Politics from Drake University. While in law school, I worked in the Legal Clinic and litigated cases before the Missouri Court of Appeals.  I also clerked for Circuit Court Judge Jon Beetem and Judge Paul Wilson, who is now a justice on the Missouri Supreme Court.  Upon graduating law school, I worked as Enforcement Counsel for the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions, and Professional Registration where I gained experience working with insurance companies and handling administrative law matters.  I have represented clients in workers’ compensation matters at hearings and dockets throughout Missouri and am a member of the Missouri Bar and the Cole County Bar Association.

I grew up in Farmington, Missouri, went to undergrad at Mizzou, law school at Drake in Iowa, and then earned a post-doctoral degree in law & goernement from the American Univeristy in Washington, D.C. In my career I've handled both civil and crimianl jury trials, I've argued dozens of appeals, won a Missouri Supreme Court case, prosecuted hundreds of serious felonies, defended the State from lawsuits, and much more.

I enjoy trial. I enjoy being in the courtroom. I have built my reputation on my ability and willingness to try cases both before juries and judges. I have also earned the respect of my clients by providing candid legal advice based upon what my clients need to hear rather than what they want to hear. My clients may not always like what I tell them, but they appreciate understanding their rights and strength or weakness of their position.

I enjoy politics, philosophy, history, and the law. I have a passion for helping others and fixing problems. I became a lawyer to refute the negative stereotypes that plague my profession, and I strive to change the minds of those of who have had negative experiences with attorneys. When not working, I spend my free time with cars, art, games, music and reading.

I attended Vanderbilt Universtity and graduated with a B.A. Thereafter, I attended the Cecil C. Humphreys school of law at the University of Memphis. I started practicing law in 1989 when I clerked for a Federal Judge before taking my first positon in Memphis, TN working as an Attorney for Legal Care Senior Citizens.  Subsequently, I opened my own office in the Morgan Keegan building in Memphis, TN practicing criminial law.   Because of my reputation as a good trial lawyer, I was recruited by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee as an Assistant U.S. Federal Public Defender.  In that position, I tried several cases a month many of which were very high profile cases.  Because of my parents' failing health, I moved back home to help and be a caregiver for them. My parents' legal and health issues awakened my interest in elder law again. So, I opened an office as solo practictioner. My practice is a general practice in which I like to place an emphasis on elder law, estate planning, probate, estate administration and all the other areas listed in my avvo profile. I am passionate and competent in all areas that I practice.  I make myself available to my clients and provide a detailed and personalized legal services to whomever I represent. I believe that client is important and every case is big case.

I am a shareholder (or partner) at Brydon, Swearengen & England.. Brydon, Swearengen & England is a law firm ready to meet your needs.  Brydon, Swearengen & England’s 15 attorneys can put their skill, experience, and local resources to work for you.  Respected and trusted throughout Missouri and the region, but Brydon, Swearengen & England has been conveniently located in downtown Jefferson City for more than 30 years, close to the State Legislature, the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, numerous professional licensing boards, and state and federal courthouses.  The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based on advertisements alone, so please call me at or email me at and make an appointment today.

Emily J. Fretwell was born in Canton, Missouri to State Representative, Estil Fretwell, and his wife, Nina "Jo" Fretwell. After ending his career as a representative, Estil relocated his family to the Capital city to pursue a career as a lobbyist for Missouri Farm Bureau. Emily's mother completed her Masters in Education and began teaching English at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Emily and her three siblings all graduated from Jefferson City High School and were active in athletics, the arts and in their church.. Following graduation, Emily obtained her Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice graduating summa cum laude from Columbia College. While in undergraduate school, she began working for a law firm in Jefferson City first as a courier and then as a receptionist. During this time, she learned what an important role lawyers play in the lives of others; as an advocate and a counselor.. In 2007, Emily received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri, became licensed to practice law in Missouri and the Eastern and Western District Courts and was admitted to both the Missouri and Cole County bar associations.. Also in 2007, Emily wed her high school sweetheart, Jeremy Renn. Jeremy spends his days working as a successful hair stylist at a trendy salon called The Loft. After spending some time in Columbia, they returned to Jefferson City where they currently reside with their two young children.. Since beginning her legal career, Emily has gained a reputation for listening to and responding to her client's needs. As a general rule, nobody likes having to call a lawyer, and she respects and appreciates the fact that her clients are relying on her experience and knowledge to get them through some of their most trying times.

David works to help individuals and companies with professional licensing issues, ranging from the application process to defending disciplinary allegations.  His experience includes representing individuals, companies and professional licensing bodies.  David is a panelist in the Missouir Bar's Complaint Resolution Program and an arbitrator for the Finacial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Christopher Conway was born and raised in Missouri, and loves helping Missouri clients get the legal help they need to solve problems and find solutions.  In addition to his legal practice, Christopher enjoys serving in the Army National Guard.

Blake Markus practices in several areas of law including Business Litigation, Construction Defect and Personal Injury.  Blake's practice has spanned from representing multinational window and door industry clients to aiding local clients in personal injury matters, business issues, and real estate disputes. He has also been published for research on complex antitrust law issues.  Blake helps local businesses and corporate entities with formation of LLCs, operating agreements and contract analysis, non-compete litigation, and litigating disputes between members or with third parties.. Blake lives in downtown Jefferson City and is active in service and community organizations.  He is a member of the Jefferson City Planning and Zoning Commission, a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and a former board member of the Jefferson City Rotaract Club.  Blake has lived in Missouri and West Virginia most of his life.. Recognizing the amazing results he has obtained for his clients, Blake received the Missouri Lawyer's Weekly Up & Coming Lawyer Award in 2014 and an award from Missouri Lawyer's Weekly for the second largest settlement in Missouri in 2016 for a truck collision case.

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 litiation; 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 in Columbia, MO, and earned his B.S. at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO where he graduated with honors (cum laude). He is a longstanding and active member of the Missouri Bar and several of its subcommittees and he was most recently recognized by that distinguished organization for his contribution to educate Missouri lawyers.  In addition to the Missouri Bar, he is a past and/or present member of the American Bar Association, the Cole County Bar Association, and the 26th Circuit Court Bar Association.   He frequently writes and speaks publicly on the topics of bankruptcy; estate planning; elder law; property tax appeals; and litigation.  When not working, Mr. Miller remains active in several community service organizations such as the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce; Lions Club; Concord Baptist Church; River Oaks Christian Academy and the Samaritan Center.  For years, he has been the monthly legal contributor to the area's largest newspaper, the Jefferson City News Tribune.. In addition to growing a successful Jefferson City law practice, Mr. Miller has experience working at Fortune 500 companies such as Deloitte & Touche, LLP where he directly represented a portfolio of property tax appeal clients nationwide.  To date, he has represented thousands of municipal, corporate and individual clients.  His experience with golf, recreational, commercial, residential, and industrial properties nationwide with regard to property tax appeals is unmatched.  To date, he has successfully argued property tax appeals in over 21 states.  With this unique background, Mr. Miller has gained extensive knowledge about the practice of law, business, and dealing with people in high-pressure situations.  He can put this experience to work for you and he will be dedicated to making a change in your life and the lives of your friends and family members.

About the Page Law Firm, LLCI have an extensive work history handling hundreds of workers compensation cases throughout Missouri.  When you have been injured at work and need an attorney that understands Missouri's workers compensation system contact me so that you can get the benefits, representation and results you deserve.  I worked for several years representing employers throughout the state and promise to devote the time and attention your case deserves and requires.  The work comp laws in Missouri, like just about all things in life, can be a benefit or a burden.   Put the law to work for you when you have been injured on the job.Along with workers compensation I have extensive experience drafting wills, trusts and powers of attorney.   I keep up to date on the latest developments in estates and trusts and can draft the documents you need to provide you with peace of mind.Domestic and adoption law holds a special place in both my work and private life as I have been blessed with five adopted children.   I have handled dissolutions, adoptions and juvenile cases and enjoy helping people get the results they need.

A passionate advocate for defending his clients. Art Hernandez, has worked tirelessly to advocate, defend and advance his client's causes and issues throughout his career. His passion stems from his belief that  people matter and their issues matter as well. His dedication to people began early, as his first career was in the medical field as a Paramedic for 10 years. This medical experience allows him to better understand medical issues in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. It also allows him to explain the medical terminology in "plain English" to his clients.. His passion for helping people extends to his legal practice now. Whether it is a delicate personal family matter, a wrongfully accused defendant, a client facing financial difficulties, or any other host of legal problems; Art Hernandez and the attorneys at Hernandez Law Firm, LLC, will work tirelessly for you. Put your mind at ease by contacting us today. We can help.