Top best L Lawyers in Springfield | 1432 available

James is a skilled attorney, experienced at arguing cases at both the trial and appellate levels of Illinois and U.S. federal courts.  His passions are focused on securing the best possible results for his clients in Illinois and federal criminal courts.

I am a shareholder of Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin, P.C., and focus my practice in the areas of estate and special needs planning, trust and estates litigation, guardianships, estate settlement, and elder law.. I am a contributing author of the three-volume treatise, "Estate Planning for the Aged or Incapacitated Client in Massachusetts," and has lectured before numerous professional and civic organizations, including Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, the Suffolk University Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, and the Massachusetts Bar Association. I also taught elder law for one semester as an adjunct professor in the LL.M program at WesternNew EnglandLawSchool.. My professional affiliations include the American College of Trust and Estates Counsel, membership and past president of the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County Inc., membership in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), editorial board member and book review editor of the NAELA Law Journal, vice chair of the NAELA Advocacy and Litigation Committee and past director and vice president of the Massachusetts chapter of NAELA.. I received my J.D., magna cum laude, from Western New England School of Law, and her B.A. in journalism from the University of Rhode Island.. I am a Massachusetts and New England "Super Lawyer"  in the fields of elder law, estate planning and probate, and trust and estate litigation, Boston Magazine's "Top 100 Women Lawyers in Massachusetts,"  and listed in "Best Lawyers in America" in the field of elder law.. I also serve on the board and as treasurer of the Hilltown Land Trust.. Law is my second career. For 20 years prior to entering the legal field, I worked as a journalist, editor and writer for such general interest publications as the Providence Journal, Berkshire Eagle, Palm Beach Post, Miami Herald, New York Times, Newsweek, Esquire, Mademoiselle, and New England Monthly.

In the practice of law as your counselor, advocate, and lawyer-- in that order.

In practice, Attorney Milou is guided by the simple principles he learned early in his career – work hard and treat people with respect. No matter who you are, where you are from, or the size of your case, Attorney Milou will provide you with unparalleled professional attention. He has dedicated his life to helping people throughout our community.

In an instant, a car crash, slip and fall or on-the-job accident can turn your world upside down. Serious injuries can leave you incapacitated and in pain while medical bills and other expenses mount. Having a tough, smart lawyer on your side can make all the difference in getting your life back on track. For more than 25 years, RJC Law in Springfield has helped Missouri residents achieve justice in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. Attorney Ronald Coticchio blends aggressive advocacy with compassionate guidance so that you can secure the funds you need as you heal from your injuries.

In addition to his education, and more than 20 years experience, he is also a former State of Missouri Disability Administrative Law Judge, an Administrative Law Judge for the Missouri Department of Secondary Education and the Commission on Human Vasquez earned his Juris Doctorate from Washington University Law School in St. Louis in 1991. He developed a practice in order to serve and assist the community, especially those with social security claims and/or worker’s compensation claims. His goal was and continues to be to enrich the lives of his clients.. Rick personally manages the cases of all his social security disability clients, and ensures that all corroborating documents are thoroughly reviewed and incorporated into the client’s file, thus enhancing success of the outcome. Clients can rest assured that Rick will give their cases his complete attention. He meets with these clients personally.. The Vasquez Law practice is diverse and includes such areas as Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy and general civil matters.. Rick is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.

If you, a friend, or a family member are dealing with a serious felony or white-collar crime, Stacie can help. Stacie is an experienced criminal defense Trial Attorney. Although white collar crimes are non-violent crimes, the penalties can be severe. Most white-collar crimes are charged as felonies, and carry the consequences of prison sentences, large fines, and restitution on top of the permanent felony record. If you have been charged with a white-collar crime such as embezzlement, forgery, identity theft, fraud, or another white-collar crime, then you need an experienced criminal attorney. If you have been charged with a drug offense, whether misdemeanor or felony, you need an experienced attorney. Even a misdemeanor drug conviction can have serious consequences on your employment or your freedom. Whether the charge is possession, trafficking, manufacturing or conspiracy, you need an experienced defense attorney! Stacie has the knowledge and experience you need in defending a variety of state and federal felony charges.

I was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois. I attended Christ the King Grade School and Griffin High School (now Sacred Heart-Griffin). I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1985 with a degree in Finance and returned to Springfield to work as an investment officer for Marine Investment Management Company, a subsidiary of the original Marine Bank. There, I assisted in managing the investments of both private and public pension funds.. After working for four years, I decided to continue my education and enrolled at Southern Illinois University School of Law, where I graduated cum laude in 1992. I developed my writing skills during law school as a teaching assistant, member of the National Moot Court team, and member of editorial board of the law journal. During the summers, I interned with the law offices of Metnick, Barewin and Wise in Springfield and was hired as an associate by that firm after receiving my law degree. In 1997, I was invited to be co-founder of Gates, Wise & Schlosser, P.C., where I continue to be a committed, creative, and aggressive advocate for my clients.  With the addition of a fourth partner, the practice was renamed Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel.. Although Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel is a general practice law firm, I specialize in representing plaintiffs in personal injury claims and defendants charged with crimes in state or federal court. In each of these areas of practice, I take pride in representing individuals against entities with virtually unlimited resources. I am proud to fight insurance companies on behalf of individuals who have been severely injured by the carelessness or misconduct of another. I am equally proud to go to battle against state or federal prosecutors on behalf of citizens accused of criminal conduct.. My wife, Tricia, and I have been married for sixteen years, and we are the proud parents of two boys.

I strive to help people through the legal process. I take the time to explain to them what is happening with their case and the effects that can have on their lives. Attorneys get the reputation of not returning phone calls or talking "down" to people. I work hard to return all phone calls within one work day (if not much sooner) and treat people as I want to be treated.. My geographic practice areas include Greene County and the surrounding counties of Christian, Stone, Taney, Lawrence, Webster, Polk, Cedar and Dade.  I handle municipal court cases as well.. I graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1995 and attended Missouri State University until 2000 earning a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Political Science.  While undergrad I owned and operated a successful Video Store in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.. I attended Creighton University from 2000-2003.  I participated in several mock trial and moot court competitions.  I won the Regional Trial Competition and competed at Nationals.. I was hired by Darrell Moore at the Greene County Prosecutors Office in 2003 upon my graduation.  I left in 2006 to work for Dee Wampler and then went back to work for the Greene County Prosecutors Office for the remainder of 2006 until 2012 when I started my own law firm.  While at the Greene County Prosecutors Office I prosecuted every single type of case in Missouri.  From child support and traffic tickets to homicides and sex cases.  I have handled thousands of cases and taken hundreds to trial.. In 2009 I was selected to be a member of Class 24 of Leadership Springfield.  I was selected as the Class Representative to serve on the Board of Directors.  I am currently the President of the Board of Directors of Leadership Springfield.. My Practice is mostly comprised of Criminal Defense, Family Law and Estate Planning. I have the pleasure of teaching Character Education to the Wilson’s Creek School in Battlefield, Missouri.  I have served on the CASP Board of Directors, Vice-Chair of Violence Free Families and do pro bono work for Harmony House.

I represent management in the areas of employment law, labor law, education law and in workplace immigration matters.  My practice consists of advising clients on day to day legal issues, negotiations, and litigation.  Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn, LLC has a regional practice.  I am licensed and practice in Massachusetts, New York, Vermont and the United States District Court of Massachusetts.

I represent individuals in dissolution of marriage cases and related family law matters. I have been listed in the directory "Best Lawyers in America - Family Law" each year since 2001. My partner and I and our staff provide services in the area of family law. We handle cases that involve substantial assets and income. We also handle some less complex matters. We provide representation in Family Law matters, including Divorce, Settlement Negotiations, Mediations, Trial Practice, Modifications, Paternity, Business Divisions, Prenuptial Agreements, and Adoptions. We strive to provide individual attention and service to our clients, and work toward a settlement, if possible. We also utilize mediation. We are also prepared to try your case if that is required. Our goal is to provide quality legal service and counsel to you.. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, I am able to participate in programs and attend meetings that expose me to some of the best family law attorneys in the nation. These experiences allow me to learn lessons and gain information that enhances my practice

I practice primarily in the areas of appeals, trademarks, and copyrights.  I have handled more than 250 cases in the state and federal appellate courts in some 60 substantive areas and have argued 16 before the Missouri Supreme Court.  To date, nearly 100 lawyers from outside of my firm, in 19 Missouri counties, have referred cases to me to handle in the appellate courts.  I have also handled more than 350 applications to register trademarks in the United States  Patent and Trademark Office.. I served as a member of the Missouri Supreme Court Civil Rules Committees from 1989 to 2002.  The Court appointed me as an original member of its Appellate Practice Committee, on which I still serve, in 2002.  I am the author of "Civil Rules Practice," 17A Missouri Practice (2d ed. 2012).  I have also written numerous articles on civil trial and appellate practice and regularly speak at seminars sponsored by The Missouri Bar and others.. Neale & Newman, L.L.P., is a full-service civil practice law firm whose attorneys practice in virtually all areas of the law.  I joined the firm in 1983 and became a partner in 1988.. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

I no longer work in private practice and am now the Managing Attorney at the Greene County Juvenile Office.

I love what I do and where I do it. Thanks to wonderful family and friends, both in my personal and professional life, I have a family-focused law practice and family-focused household. With a growing family I can appreciate the joys and struggles my clients face and thoroughly encourage methods that will reduce stress and conflict so as to provide greater fulfillment in all your life's journeys.

I love estate planning.  It's one of the only areas of the law where I know I'm helping people every single day I'm in the office (or on the road meeting clients).. Yes, I did well in law school (graduated cum laude; top 10% of my class; Member, Order of the Coif; Chief Articles Editor for Volume 40 of the Loyola Law Review) but every attorney has a list of accolades next to his or her name.. Life is about being more than an attorney.  I get to spend my time trying to help others protect themselves and their families and be succeesful in all that they do. I have done this as an award-winning speaker and business coach.  I have done thisas a business development consultant for The Rainmaker Institute.. Now, thankfully, I get to help my clients and their families through Wills, Trusts and Estates.  I'd love to help you and your family as well.. .

I knew that I wanted to become a lawyer at a young age.  I argued with my high school history teacher to persuade him to allow me to do my term paper on a constitutional law topic, which he claimed wasn't a true "history" topic.  I won that battle and my paper was ultimately published in The Concord Review.  Most importantly, that experience was the start of a great relationship with that teacher.  He is now retired and I am long out of high school, but we still run into each other around town from time to time.. Since realizing my childhood goal 19 years ago, I've grown and changed, both as a lawyer and as a person.  What I've realized is that the core of my practice - and the part I enjoy the most - is working with people to help them successfully solve problems or otherwise get through a difficult time in their lives or business.  I've truly enjoyed and valued the client relationships that I've built over the years, and I look forward to continuing and expanding those relationships into the future.. I am also very involved in my community and with my two children.  I served several years as President of my Church’s ladies’ guild, I served as a Board Member and Clerk of Longmeadow Baseball Association, and I was a Board Member and still am a regular member of Bon Vivants cooking club.  In addition, I've coached youth baseball, basketball and soccer.  I am very active in my children's schools, including serving as a room parent, field trip chaperone, lunch/recess monitor, and Editor-in-Chief for the school's annual Yearbook.. People ask me all the time - "how do you do it all?"  I usually reply somewhat tongue-in-cheek, "I don't sleep very much."  And although I am definitely tired most nights, I wouldn't change a thing!

I help clients with complex real estate transaction and litigation needs.  A portion of my practice involves development of affordable housing for low and moderate income residents.  I enjoy taking projects from dirt to occupancy and closed the first Tax Credit Assistance Program project in Massachusetts.  Let's build our economy and community together!

I have had the pleasure of representing individuals as a Family Law attorney for over 20 years in the Springfield Area. I can provide services in both English and Spanish. My approach to Family Law is family / Child-Centered. I am sensitive to all the issues that may affect you or your family and I have the experience to effectively advocate on your behalf.. I have developed a family law practice in the Probate Court representing individuals in divorces, modifications, child support, child custody, child support, and contempts.. I have regularly been appointed by the Court in State Intervention Case since 1999. These are cases where the Department of Children and Families has taken children away from their parents.  These cases are very difficult cases that result in the termination of parental rights.  I have advocated in hundreds of these cases.. I served in the Military in the Judge Advocates office and Worked from 1992-1999. as a Social Worker for the Department of Social Services for 7 years where I provided direct services to my client in both English and Spanish.

I have dedicated my whole legal career to criminal and DWI defense because I love helping people.  I believe it is a privilege to practice law and even more so when someone has asked me to help them get through their tough case.   What sets me apart from the rest is that I am completely results oriented.  I want to get the right result for each client no matter how long it takes.  I take pride in serving my clients well.  I understand providing excellent service and getting results require hard work, an attention to detail, and preparation.. I am committed to defending the rights of those facing criminal charges using aggressive and innovative approaches to defending those accused of violating criminal and DWI laws in Missouri.  I have proven to be a valuable asset to my clients, successfully defending them in Greene County, Christian County, Webster County, and throughout southwest Missouri.. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three sons. I am a huge sports fan, especially of the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs and Missouri Tigers.

I have 27 years of trial and courtroom experience defending clients who are under investigation, or who are charged with crimes, in state and federal courts throughout Missouri. My office provides experienced and professional service to every client.

I grew up near Petersburg, Illinois (about 20 miles from Springfield), attending Petersburg PORTA schools and graduating from PORTA High School.  I then attended Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, where I graduated magna cum laude with a double major in communication and political science, and minors in music and pre-law.  After college, I went on to earn both my Juris Doctor (law degree) and a Master of Arts in Speech Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.. I began my legal career by serving six years as an Assistant State's Attorney in Sangamon County, Illinois, where I tried numerous felony and misdemeanor cases to juries.  I started in the Traffic and Misdemeanor Division, prosecuting petty traffic tickets and misdemeanor criminal offenses.  I was then named chief DUI prosecutor, and was later promoted to the Felony Division and soon became one of the office’s two felony narcotics prosecutors.  Over the course of my time as an Assistant State’s Attorney, I was assigned cases ranging from petty speeding to first degree murder, covering the full breadth of the criminal and traffic codes.  I was responsible for the prosecution of nearly 700 felony cases, over 4000 DUI citations, and countless other crimes and offenses.. Since that time, I have advised and represented clients in a wide variety of legal matters, while focusing primarily in the areas of DUI and criminal defense.  Throughout my legal career, I have prided myself on my ability to answer questions both thoroughly and promptly, negotiate effectively with opposing parties, and—in those instances where negotiations fail—obtain a favorable result through trial.  If you're in the market for a diligent, experienced attorney who knows the law, can analyze your case and explain your options, and has proven success both in and out of the courtroom, I'd be honored to speak with you.

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.

I got tired of big law firms, that put profits before people.  Divorce and custody actions are some of the most stressful life events an individual can experience; you shouldn’t have to worry about losing an arm and a leg, through predatory billing practices, as well.  That's why I opened Springfield Family Law.  We put our clients first.. Too many attorneys keep their clients in the dark regarding the status of their cases, and don’t care about what that case may be doing to the client's life in the meantime. I believe in making your case as simple and straight forward as possible, without sacrificing proper and comprehensive representation.  I promise to return your calls within 24 hours (or one business day), and to keep you informed of every step of the process. In addition, instead of "sugar coating" the truth, or telling you what I think you want to hear to keep you blindly paying a bill; I will be transparent and honest about the status of your action, so you can make an informed decision about the direction of your case.  Whether you are thinking of starting a Domestic Action, or already in the middle of one, you don’t need your attorney adding to your worry about your case.. Being a child of divorce, I know the strain a family can experience when parents separate.  I decided to work in Family Law when I was still in high school; and later I received my Master’s in Psychology, with a focus on family dynamics, in conjunction with my Law Degree. Because of my background in psychology, I possess a deep understanding of how the various difficulties involved in a Domestic Action can affect you and your family.  My goal in every Domestic Action is to find the best possible solution for you and most importantly, your children.  Sometimes the best solution is a settlement, sometimes it is a trial. Whatever may happen regarding your case, at Springfield Family Law, we'll put your family first.

I focus my practice on helping people plan for the future. Even young people should start thinking about how they will support themselves in their retirement years, and everybody needs a basic estate plan, including a will, health care proxy and power of attorney. I am down to earth, and I pride myself on making difficult and complex issues easy to understand for my clients. I have a broad client base including a mix of ages, genders, ethnicities and sexual orientations.. Founder: Joy of Jasper Horse Sanctuary, 2007 - Present. Estate Planning Council of Hampden County, President 2013-14; Board Member 2010-12. Hampden County Bar Association, New Lawyer's Section, Chair, 2003-2004; Probate Court Bench Bar Liaison, 2003-04. Greater Springfield Business & Professional Women's Club, First Vice President, 2005-06, Second Vice President, 2004-05. Western Massachusetts Elder Care Professionals, Member, Steering Committee. Holyoke North Business Network International. Women's Partnership Board of Directors, 2003-2005. Meadows Homes Human Rights Committee, Past Member. Women's Business Owners Alliance of the Pioneer Valley, Inc., Community Connections Co-Chair

I defend criminal cases in Greene County and the surrounding counties of Lawrence, Christian, Taney, Stone, Webster, Polk, Barry, Douglas, Wright, Dade, and Texas.. I handle felony and misdemeanor drug cases, DWI & DUI, burglary, stealing and other property crimes, probation violations, and traffic tickets. I also help clients receive limited driving privileges, license reinstatements, and expungements.. I have a great deal of training and experience in sentencing mitigation and treatment courts. Approximately 25% of my practice involves preparing private pre-sentence investigations and sentencing mitigation reports for other attorneys. I serve on area drug courts for over eight years, and I have spoken at numerous drug court and addiction treatment conferences. I know how to help my clients get the best possible outcome in their cases.