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With over 10 years of experience and results for clients in areas including estate planning, business, contracts, litigation, consumer rights, debt collection defense work, and real estate.

Thomas Carver has practiced law for over 43 years and has represented nearly 300 clients in federal criminal cases. His portfolio includes representing defendants in a number of capital murder prosecutions to sophisticated white-collar criminal indictments to drug and sex offenses. The firm’s trial practice encompasses litigation in all of the counties of southern and southwest Missouri as well as in the federal district courts of Kansas, and Western and Eastern Missouri.. Tom has petitioned the United States Supreme Court for review of lower appellate court decisions on numerous occasions and has argued cases in the Missouri Supreme Court, the United States Eighth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals on several occasions. Overall, he has represented clients in no fewer than 70 appeals in state and federal courts. Many lawyers spend their entire professional career without representing a client in an appeal. Participating in over 70 appeals speaks to his expertise and the trust that clients place in him. Thomas Carver is a recipient of the Robert Duncan Award for Appellate Excellence and for many years has been named to the annual listings of Best Lawyers in America and Kansas/Missouri Super Lawyers. On two occasions, 2013 and 2015, he was named lawyer of the year in southwest Missouri in the area of white collar criminal defense.. Tom Carver is on the board of directors of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (SMBA). He is also a past president of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and early in his career was twice elected to the Missouri House of Representatives.

Taylor Moore is an Ozarks business attorney with large firm pedigree and local values. He has experience working for some of the top law firms in the country, including ones listed in The AM Law 100. Having previously worked in large cities like New Orleans and Kansas City, Mr. Moore has high quality experience and has worked with, and against, some of the best in the business. He has been the lead trial attorney for national businesses and Fortune 500 companies and has worked on multi-million dollar real estate transactions across the country.. During his 12+ years of practicing law, Mr. Moore has drafted contracts relating to all facets of business, tailored to fit his clients' individual needs and has, at times, invented entirely new business structures when necessary. In addition, he has sucessfully represented landlords in hundreds of eviction actions throughout the Ozarks. Over the years, Mr. Moore has collected hundreds of thousands of dollars on behalf of his clients through various avenues, such as judicial sales and garnishment.. Mr. Moore prides himself on his attentive customer service and Southern values. Over the years, Taylor has found that his most rewarding professional achievements have come from representing local businesses. His well-rounded experience gives him unique insight into the transactional and litigation matters that frequently arise when running a business and makes him exceptionally equipped to handle a wide variety of disputes.

My firm handles cases all over the country.  We have offices in Springfield and Kansas City, Missouri.  We appreciate you considering Sifers Jensen Palmer for your legal needs regarding dangerous products, auto accidents, medical devices, defective automobiles, semi truck accidents, wrongful death and serious personal injury.  We offer free consultations and contingent fee agreements for injury and death cases.

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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.

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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.

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Family law cases can be long and complicated, resulting in lots of questions and concerns about your situation. You need a lawyer you can trust to handle the stresses and problems that may arise during your case and that can effectively help you get back on your feet. William “Bill” Cook is a caring Team Leader Attorney for Stange Law Firm, PC in Springfield, Missouri with over 30 years of legal & business experience. He can assist clients throughout Greene Country and surrounding areas.. Bill attended law school at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC, graduating cum laude, in May 1991. Before studying law, Bill earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO, also graduating cum laude, in 1987. He is licensed and ready to help clients in the State of Missouri.. Before joining the Springfield, MO family law attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC, Bill has gained vast experience in the legal field, including founding and serving as the Principal for a consulting firm for almost 20 years where he was tasked with providing legal and business planning services to entrepreneurs and companies. In this role, he worked directly with senior management, reviewing and improving clients’ contract management procedures, drafting and revising form contracts and service agreements, reviewing and improving clients’ HR practices and employment agreements, and providing legal advice and business analysis with respect to major strategic partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic realignments, downsizing, bankruptcy, and corporate finance. Bill is excited to work with his clients to help them rebuild their lives.. Note: The choice of an attorney is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Ernesto C. Gapasin is a Senior Counsel at Tully Rinckey, PLLC. Ernesto works out of Springfield, Missouri and is attached to the Buffalo, New York office.  Ernesto continues to obtain outstanding results for his clients and attributes much of his success to years of experience, solid and disciplined courtroom skills, and a diligent work ethic. Ernesto has been a licensed attorney since November 1999, when he became a member of the State Bar of Nevada and then became a licensed attorney in Missouri in 2004. Ernesto is a Member of the National Trial Lawyers Association, having been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer for multiple years, as well as being awarded a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer.. Ernesto earned a commission to the United States Army as a Judge Advocate General and graduated from the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS) in Charlottesville, Virginia in May 2005. Because of Ernesto's civilian experience as a criminal defense lawyer, he desired to focus all his efforts on Military Trials. As a result, he aggressively sought an assignment to Okinawa, Japan as a Defense Counsel. Ernesto was tasked with raising a Trial Defense Service ("TDS") office on Okinawa where none had existed before. He established and ran the first-ever Trial Defense Service office on Okinawa that serviced Soldiers in Okinawa, mainland Japan, and Korea. Harkening back to his past experiences as a criminal defense lawyer in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ernesto established a policy of aggressively contesting all cases. He developed a reputation for wargaming a court-martial from beginning to end with an aggressive cross-examination style that resulted in a number of acquittals in Okinawa, mainland Japan, and Korea. Ernesto worked a number of high-profile cases that led him to various locales in the Pacific Rim in order to conduct pre-trial investigations. In one high-profile case, Ernesto even took depositions in the city of Manila, Philippines in order to effectively defend his client against rape charges. This resulted in the dismissal of rape charges despite the highly politicized nature of the case involving his U.S. service member client and a Filipina accuser on Okinawa. The dismissal was reported on the first page of local and national papers.. After successfully completing his assignment on Okinawa, Ernesto returned to the Continentinal United States and accepted the position of Senior Defense Counsel at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. As the Senior Defense Counsel, Ernesto oversaw hundreds of courts-martial and separation boards that litigated at this very busy field office. Although Senior Defense Counsels are not typically expected to try cases, Ernesto broke the mold, trying a number of courts-martial as the Senior Defense Counsel, and achieving a high-rate of success in an incredibly high number of contested trials. Ernesto also achieved a full acquittal in another highly-publicized contested rape case that resulted in a full acquittal. In a dramatic turn of events, Ernesto’s cross-examination of the accuser resulted in a revelation that she was the perpetrator of a burglary of the home of the accused. The client in this case successfully obtained his Medical Board benefits due to injuries from an I.E.D., and successfully and voluntarily retired from an honorable 14-year career.. When Ernesto was in the military, he also served as an appointed Part-Time Military Magistrate. His function was to preside over pre-trial confinement hearings and to render decisions on whether probable cause existed. He alone determined whether the factors were present that required the pre-trial confinement of an accused. Ernesto also analyzed investigation files to determine the legality of the issuance of search and seizure warrants. As a Part-Time Military Magistrate, it was Ernesto’s duty to balance the facts presented, analyze witness statements and allegations and to render whether or not probable cause to conduct a search and seizure is warranted. Having held the position of a Part-Time Military Magistrate, and having been trained by a Military Judge prior to his appointment, Ernesto is especially skilled in drafting Motions to Suppress or any motions to the Military Court seeking to suppress illegally obtained evidence.. Ernesto graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1996, where he was active in student government as well as participating in a number of sports, to include the Notre Dame Boxing Club. Ernesto also lived in Westwood, California and studied economics at the Unversity of California – Los Angeles. When he graduated from Notre Dame in 1996, Ernesto was accepted into the University of Missouri (“Mizzou”) School of Law in Columbia, Missouri.. After his first year in law school, he served as a clerk intern in Kansas City, Missouri under The Honorable Dean Whipple, Federal District Judge of the Western District of Missouri. Judge Whipple was a highly regarded Eighth Circuit Federal Judge in Kansas City. Because of this opportunity to work directly with Judge Whipple and his clerks, Ernesto became keenly aware of the intricacies of complex civil and criminal Federal litigation. Working on influential Federal cases from “in chambers” became an important chapter in his development as a military lawyer.. Much of Ernesto's reputation as a relentless cross-examiner began during his career in Las Vegas. He worked on several high-profile criminal cases as a young associate such as State of Nevada v. Murphy, a homicide case dubbed the “Binion Murder Mystery” as portrayed on CNN, Court TV, and numerous other local and national television shows. Several books, such as Murder in Sin City and Quicksilver were based on this high-profile murder case involving the death of Benny Binion, an heir to the family empire that began with Binion's Horseshoe Casino in downtown Las Vegas. Ernesto began his career learning from the best lawyers in the city handling complex murder cases as well as difficult federal cases involving high-level drug distribution and possession allegations. He also had the opportunity to work with famed Harvard Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz, on the Murphy case. The client was ultimately released from jail following a successful appeal that resulted in the overturning of her conviction two years prior.. Ernesto also worked a high-level appellate case in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for an accused charged with smuggling millions of dollars’ worth of narcotics from Mexico into the United States. This appeal was complex and involved international border issues as well as cutting-edge case decisions involving the presentation of drug evidence in the courtroom. Ernesto also litigated criminal immigration defense cases in Las Vegas that were appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals, which is akin to being the Supreme Court in the field of Immigration Law.. While in the JAG Corps, Ernesto served in a number of positions that broadened his experience in Military Law and Courts-Martial Defense. Ernesto also deployed to Baghdad for a 15-month deployment with the First Cavalry Division out of Fort Hood, Texas. In Baghdad, Ernesto was assigned a position as an Operational Law Attorney advising commanders on the Rules of Engagement and Contract and Fiscal Law in theater. This experience of working Contracts and Fiscal Law downrange also provided knowledge he would later use in the representation of service members facing court-martial for financial fraud crimes against the Government. Ernesto served as a Prosecutor in the Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division and this service as a former Prosecutor gives him a unique advantage that many military defense lawyers do not have. Ernesto served as the primary advisor to the Special Court-Martial Convening Authority and subordinate commanders on cases in which he served as the lead prosecutor. Ernesto also served as a Recorder (the government representative) in administrative separation boards, and coordinated criminal investigations with MPI, CID, investigating officers, and company commanders. As a former prosecutor, Ernesto also advised company and battalion commanders, prepared charge sheets, and litigated government motions. Ernesto's service as a prosecutor with the Air Cavalry Brigade undoubtedly gives him a unique advantage as a criminal defense lawyer.. Ernesto focuses on court-martial defense and separation boards. He has litigated hundreds of courts-martial and trials beginning as early 2007 that garnered high-profile media attention and were covered by major news outlets such as CNN, ABC News, Fox News, and even periodicals such as Rolling Stone. Ernesto also contributed to a multi-series documentary titled, The War Comes Home, by Elliot Smith of Bloomberg News, which is about service members who deploy to war but return with serious mental and behavioral issues. The Washington Post had contacted Ernesto to act as a subject-matter expert for articles involving a high-profile sex assault scandal at the Naval Academy involving allegations against several football players from the Academy.. Since leaving Active Duty with an Honorable Discharge, Ernesto has tried hundreds of military courts-martial and separation boards all around the globe, to include the Continental United States, Hawaii and Alaska, Germany, England, Italy, South Korea, Japan and Okinawa. Gapasin has also represented service members in Poland, Belgium, Turkey and Djibouti, Africa.

David A. Fielder possesses more than 20 years of legal experience and currently handles a diverse array of civil litigation matters, including commercial litigation, personal injury, real estate, family law, and estate planning.

Client centered representation is Mr. Pierson's focus. Understanding that each client has unique issues that requires unique representation.. Scott created Twibell Pierson Criminal Law in 2019. He partnered with Bert and Branden Twibell, two of Springfield's most experienced criminal defense attorneys. Twibell Pierson Criminal Law focuses only criminal defense matters by being client focused and result driven.  Prior to creating Twibell Pierson Criminal Law, Mr. Pierson worked at The Law Office of Wampler and Passanise starting in 2014. While there he worked on Federal, State and Municipal criminal cases. He has been recognized as on the top Up-And-Coming attorneys in Missouri by the Springfield Business Journal and Missouri Lawyers' Weekly.. Scott's courtroom success in both felony and misdemeanor cases resulted in his selection as Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers in 2014.. Prior to Twibell Pierson Criminal Law, Scott attended Missouri State University and University of Missouri- Kansas City. While at Missouri State, competed on a national ranked policy debate team. He was also involved with Missouri State University, serving leadership roles including Student Body Vice-president. He was awarded the Board of Governors Commendation for Outstanding Service to the University. Further, he was awarded Greek Man of the year, the highest honor given to an individual in the Missouri State Fraternity system.. Scott went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Law. While in law school he was the winner of outstanding oral advocate in the Ellison Moot Court Competition. Further, he competed on the national moot court team. Scott in law school also interned at the Kansas City Public Defender Office, which allowed him to work on high profile felony cases. Scott’s high aptitude in trial preparation and argument led to him being selected by faculty to the distinguished Order of the Barristers.Upon graduation he worked at McGonagle Spencer PC, a small law firm in Kansas City, which specializes in plaintiff’s class action work, personal injury, and criminal law. While at the firm Scott was an advocate for clients who had suffered life altering injuries. Wanting to get back to Springfield and back into the court room on a regular basis Scott accepted a job with the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office, practicing solely in Criminal Defense.Working at the Public Defender’s Office, Scott participated in numerous bench and jury trials at both the misdemeanor and felony level in state court. Scott had frequent success in felony and misdemeanor litigation.Scott remains involved in the Springfield Community with Big Brother Big Sisters of the Ozarks and serves on the Theta Chi Iota Beta Alumni Board of Directors.

Branden Twibell is a Top-Rated Trial Attorney specializing in the areas of Missouri Criminal Defense and Federal Criminal Defense (including Complex Felony Defense, Juvenile Defense, Sexual Assault, Violent Crime, and White Collar Offenses).. Branden's trial skills, knowlege of the law, years of experience, and passion for client service sets him apart from other attorneys.  There is a difference.

Born and raised in the Ozarks, Keaton graduated from Bolivar High School after being very active in Scouting, the FFA, band and media classes. He is an Eagle Scout, and has worked numerous summers at Camp Arrowhead in Marshfield, MIssouri, in addition to working for the ScoutReach program and leading a crew to New Mexico's Philmont Scout Ranch.. Keaton attended college at Missouri State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with a minor in Human Resources Management. At MSU, Keaton served on the Executive Board of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, was selected for the Emerging Leaders Program, and was a member of the Pride marching band. During his last semester of undergraduate studies, Keaton served as a intern for Senator Kevin Engler in Jefferson City.. After graduating from Missouri State, Keaton went on to Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas, where he was a member of Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity and studied comparative constitutional and criminal law while studying abroad in Barbados. During his summers, Keaton completed externships with the Cedar County, MO Prosecuting Attorney's office, during which time he utilized a student practice license to prosecute a felony jury trial in Polk County.. In addition to his private practice, Keaton also serves part-time as an assistant prosecutor for the Webster County Prosecutor's office.

Andrew specializes in helping people who have been injured. He focuses on medical malpractice, automobile and truck accidents, product liability, premise liability, wrongful death, and work accidents, and also has extensive experience representing clients in stockbroker liability claims and wrongful discharge/discrimination claims.. Andrew is a partner in BWO’s St. Louis office.. Andrew focuses on personal service for his clients. Clients have Andrew’s personal cell phone and can call him anytime with questions or concerns.. Andrew started his law career with Lewis Rice & Fingersh, LC, which is one of the largest law firms in the St. Louis area.. Andrew is married to Kimberly Ulrich Buchanan. Kim is an attorney and partner in the law firm Wegner Buchanan. Andrew and Kim live in St. Louis with their two children.

Andrew Lipscomb earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law and is admitted to practice law in Colorado and Missouri. Prior to becoming an attorney, Andrew served Boulder’s homeless and working poor by preparing and serving meals at the Boulder Bridge House before being hired as a case manager. He specialized in securing housing for the area’s neediest residents and obtaining identification for those with none.. During his time in law school, Andrew was elected as an Honor Board representative and eventually Co-Chair. There he heard and adjudicated complaints of academic dishonesty and spearheaded a committee to rewrite and modernize the Code of Academic Conduct. He interned under the Honorable Carol Haller at Colorado Legal Service’s ID Project and later returned to volunteer as a client intake assistant.. In addition to practicing law, Andrew is a licensed and experienced mediator and has volunteered time with the Denver Small Claims Court to help unrepresented parties resolve their disputes. In his off-time, Andrew enjoys snowboarding and riding motorcycles.

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.