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Stephen Spelman is an experienced trial attorney who represents businesses and individuals facing important and often complex legal issues and problems. As a prosecutor in the Homicide Unit of the Hampden County District Attorney's Office, Stephen tried more than 100 jury cases, including murder, narcotics trafficking, and financial fraud. Stephen has also tried civil cases in Federal Court and New York state court. His extensive experience in complex civil and criminal litigation began when he started his practice of law with the firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York City. Stephen Spelman has been an adjunct Professor of Law at Western New England College School of Law, teaching White Collar Crime and Securities Regulation. He is a trial methods instructor for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and serves as a Master of the Bench for the Pioneer Valley Inn of Court. Stephen Spelman is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut, and in various Federal District Courts and Courts of Appeals. Stephen Spelman served as a Colonel in the Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG) of the U.S. Army Reserve. He served as the top criminal defense attorney for the United States Army while mobilized as Chief of the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, supervising the defense of Army court-martial cases worldwide. He has also served two tours of duty in Iraq, one with Army Special Forces, the other as the senior military officer at the Law and Order Task Force - LAOTF.  Stephen began his military career by enlisting in the Army as a Private. The Spelman family has lived in Hampden County for more than 250 years, contributing to the community by serving as attorneys, teachers, farmers, and business owners. Stephen has continued that tradition through his service on various community boards and church committees.

Mr. Preston grew up in Sparta, Missouri where he attended elementary and high school. After graduation, Mr. Preston decided to attend the University of Arizona where he received his Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, from the College of Business and Public Administration. Upon graduation from the University of Arizona, Mr. Preston attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he received his Juris Doctor, cum laude.. After graduation from Law School, Mr. Preston and his wife decided to return home and he began his practice. As a partner with O'Reilly, Jensen & Preston, LLC, Mr. Preston focuses his practice on civil ligation and transactions with special emphasis on real estate law and litigation, construction law, personal injury, workers' compensation, employment law, collections, and business formation. Mr. Preston has been involved in all aspects of both judge and jury tried cases, as well as appeals there from.

Mike's objectives as an estate planning lawyer go beyond creating the framework for a smooth, organized transfer of wealth from his clients to their beneficiaries in a way that minimizes taxes and other expenses. Mike also works to curtail if not eliminate the turmoil that can arise among family members when settling an estate.. Mike's knowledge of corporate matters, taxation, estate administration, probate litigation and related areas gives him a unique insight into the planning process.  By getting to know clients and their circumstances, he is able to help clients avoid problems before they arise.

Michael Miller came to Lowther Johnson as an associate attorney in 2004. He built a successful practice and strong relationships with partners, clients, and peers. In 2010, Lowther Johnson made Michael a member of the firm and selected him as the managing member of the firm in 2012. He assists his clients, which vary from individuals to a Fortune 500 company to local companies and banking institutions, with all of their legal needs. Michael has successfully litigated numerous cases in state and federal courts and has handled appeals on the state and federal level. He practices in a variety of legal areas, including corporate law, civil litigation, real estate, banking and finance, landlord rights, and creditors’ rights. In his time at Lowther Johnson, Michael has handled real estate transactions and development, and advised and prepared documentation for the formation and operation of business entities.. Michael has demonstrated to his peers and community his exceptional legal ability and leadership. He was selected by the Springfield Business Journal as a Trusted Adviser in the attorney category in 2014. Michael was also selected as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Also, in 2014, he was selected by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as one of Missouri’s “Up and Coming Lawyers” and received special recognition as a Law Firm Leader. The Springfield Business Journal again recognized Michael in 2015 as a member of that year’s class of “40 Under 40”.  Michael has been awarded Martindale-Hubbell‘s prestigious “AV Preeminent” rating, the highest peer rating available, signifying preeminent professional excellence and ethical standards.. Outside of his practice, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and son. His wife is an Assistant United States Attorney. Michael was born and raised in Lamar, Missouri, before deciding to make his home in Springfield after two summer clerkships with Lowther Johnson. He and his family enjoy traveling to as many Mizzou sporting events as possible and watching his alma mater.

Michael "Mike" Cully has more than 30 years of legal experience and handles a variety of civil matters, including business acquisitions, real estate transactions, condemnation, commercial litigation, and education law.  Mike has been with Lowther Johnson since 1978, a member of the firm since 1980, and served as the managing partner for several years.

I grew up in southern Vermont and joined Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy in 2008 after serving two years as a judicial law clerk in the Probate and Family Court in Western Massachusetts.My practice at Doherty, Wallace includes a wide variety of civil litigation practice areas in state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts.I am currently the Chair of the Planning Board in Easthampton, Massachusetts, where I live with my wife and our two children.Specialties: My current practice includes representing plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of civil litigation matters, including business litigation, corporate disputes, personal injury, premises liability, and municipal law.

Bradley B. Wilson - Personal Profile. Brad was born in Columbia, Missouri in 1965. He is a graduate of Griffin High School in Springfield, Illinois and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. In 1996, Brad received his Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, from the Northern Illinois University College of Law. While in law school, Brad was named to the Dean’s list each semester, awarded the Dean’s Scholarship for academic excellence in 1994-95 and 1995-96 and was a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Constitutional Law II.. After graduating from law school, Brad was appointed to the position of Administrative Law Judge with the Illinois State Labor Relations Board. As an Administrative Law Judge with the ISLRB, Brad oversaw union certification and de-certification elections, presided over administrative hearings addressing disputes between organized labor organizations and the State of Illinois and drafted recommended findings and decisions for adoption by the Labor Relations Board.. From March,1998 through January, 2001, Brad represented the City of Springfield, Illinois as an associate corporation counsel. In that capacity, Brad was primarily responsible for handling the City’s Labor and Employment Law issues and cases, and acting as the legal advisor for the City’s Civil Service Commission. As an assistant corporation counsel, Brad also served as a City prosecutor responsible for enforcing zoning, health and environmental ordinances.. In February, 2001, Brad joined Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel. A great portion of Brad’s practice is devoted to labor and employment law issues. Brad also represents  clients in civil cases, administrative proceedings and commercial litigation.  Brad has received Martindale-Hubbell's "BV-Distinguished" peer review rating.  His peers have also selected Brad as a Leading Lawyer in the areas of civil rights and employment law every year since 2012.. Brad resides in Springfield with his wife, Gail, and their sons, Ben and Zach. He is a member of the Springfield YMCA, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Foundation, the University of Missouri Alumni Association, and the Tiger Scholarship Fund. Brad also serves as a coach for several youth sports teams in Springfield.

Aaron Klusmeyer joined Lowther Johnson in 2010 after clerking with the firm throughout law school.  Aaron handles a wide variety of civil matters, including business litigation, employment disputes, and real estate transactions and litigation.  Since joining the firm, Aaron has gained extensive experience litigating cases before trial courts across the state of Missouri.  Aaron has also successfully argued multiple appeals before the Missouri Court of Appeals.. Aaron attended the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, where he graduated as the number one ranked student in the Class of 2010.  Upon graduating, Aaron was also accepted into the prestigious Order of the Coif.  Prior to entering law school, Aaron attended Missouri State University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s of science in political science in 2007.