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Megan McCullough is an attorney at the law firm Carnahan Evans Cantwell & Brown, PC. She concentrates her practice in the areas of federal criminal defense, construction and real estate litigation, and other general civil litigation matters. She also represents select clients facing criminal charges at the state level. She is a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri through which she accepts court appointments on federal criminal cases.. Prior to joining the firm, Megan practiced for six years at the respected law firm of Spilman Thomas and Battle, PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia.  While there, she focused her practice in the areas of consumer litigation, product liability, white collar criminal defense and corporate compliance, and other general civil litigation matters.  She also served as an appointed member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel of the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia and the appellate Criminal Justice Act Panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.  As a member of those panels, she handled federal criminal cases at both the trial and appellate level.. In 2015 and 2016, she was recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as a top-rated lawyer and “Rising Star” attorney in West Virginia.  In 2017, she was recognized as a “Rising Star” attorney in Missouri and Kansas.  Megan has been published twice in the Annual Meeting Notebook of the West Virginia Trial Advocacy Counsel and also served as a chapter editor on Lindemann & Kadue, Age Discrimination in Employment Law (2d Ed. 2015).. While in law school, Megan served as an Executive Editor for the Duquesne Law Review.  She was a member of the trial team that won the regional ABA Labor and Employment Trial Competition in Chicago, Illinois and went on to place third in the national competition.  She was awarded the Shalom Moot Court Award for outstanding trial advocacy and was awarded membership to the Louis L. Manderino Honor Society for her meritorious service to the trial advocacy program at Duquesne Law.. Megan is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, the Southern Missouri Women Lawyers organization, and the Christian County Bar Association.  She is admitted to practice before the the United States District Courts for the Western District of Missouri, the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia and the Western District of Pennsylvania, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.  She is also a member of the Pennsylvania and West Virginia State Bars, though those memberships are currently in inactive status.

Matthew L. Donohue brings a wealth of experience from his fifteen-year career as a named partner at Donohue, Hyland & Donohue, P.C., in Holyoke, Massachusetts.  Shortly after his former partner, Barbara Hyland, was elevated to the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court bench in 2011, Matthew joined Connor, Morneau & Olin, LLP, as an of-counsel attorney, specializing in probate and family law along with general legal counseling.Matthew is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and before the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.   He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts with a major in Legal Studies and his juris doctorate from Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans.  Matthew has lived his entire life in Holyoke and has made a longstanding commitment to that community through his practice and private life.

Martin Haxel is a Springfield-based attorney whose three-decade career spans roles from public service to private practice. After earning undergraduate degrees at Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville—funded by factory work and cemetery maintenance—he attended Saint Louis University Law, bartending evenings and researching cases at a local firm. Upon passing the bar, he joined the Illinois Attorney General’s office, defending state interests while supporting his family with his wife, Laurie, and their three children. In 1990 he founded Haxel Law, focusing on personal injury and workers’ compensation. Recognized for his insider knowledge of insurance tactics, he has negotiated numerous multimillion-dollar settlements, most notably a $1.3 million policy-limit award for a severely injured motorcyclist. Clients praise his no-nonsense approach, integrity, and willingness to go to trial. Outside the office, he stays active playing senior league hockey, cycling scenic trails, and boating on Lake Springfield.

Married, 4 Children,  Kiwanis (Past President, Former MO-ARK Lt. Governor, EC Foundation Trustee), Community Active, Greene County P & Z Board Chairman,   T.A.R.G.E.T. Board Member, Enjoy Fishing, Hunting, History and Travel.

Lori Rook was born and raised in the Springfield area. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Missouri State University in 2003 where she graduated with honors. In 2006 Lori received her law degree from Oklahoma City  University School of Law.. Lori focuses her practice in the areas of Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning and Litigation. Prior to joining Ozarks Elder Law, Lori's practice was focused in the area of civil litigation, specifically premises liability, insurance defense, contracts, product liability and real estate. During that time she practiced with a large local defense firm, gaining invaluable litigation and trial experience.. Lori is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, The Missouri Bar, and The Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. She is licensed to practice law in state and federal courts in Missouri.. In addition to her work as an attorney, Lori is a member of the Junior League of Springfield. In her spare time, Lori enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children and running.

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Licensed in Illinois. Admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois. Admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Admitted in the U.S. Tax Court. Admitted in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Law practice at Stivale Law Offices, PLLC.  Representing clients in real estate and business law matters.

Kent Gray concentrates his practice in employment and labor relations law and issues involving municipalities and other units of government. Kent holds the honor of having attained an Employment Law Certificate from St. Louis University School of Law in recognition of his specialized coursework. Kent has also worked in state government as a Majority Staff Member of the Illinois State Senate Committee on Commerce and Industry and as Executive Assistant to the Illinois Comptroller, Loleta Didrickson. Kent has served as a Trustee of Lincoln Land Community College since April 1999 and was reelected in April 2005 and 2009. He has served a two year term as Chairman and a two year term as Vice Chairman of that Board. He was appointed to the position of Trustee for the South Oak Knolls Fire Protection District in May 2003. Later that year, Mr. Gray was appointed to the Springfield, Illinois Civil Service Commission. Combined, Kent has overseen employment issues for a workforce in excess of 2300 people. Kent is a former officer and member of the Board of Directors for the American Business Club. He is also a past Director of the Old State Capitol Art Fair and the Memorial Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees. In 2004, Mr. Gray was recognized as one of Springfield’s “forty under forty” emerging area leaders. Kent served as a member of Senator Bob Dole’s 1996 presidential campaign advance staff. Beginning in 1999, Kent served President George W. Bush during temporary duty assignments for the 2000 campaign and the White House on numerous domestic trips, as well as international trips to Warsaw, Poland and Shanghai, China. During the 2008 presidential election cycle, Kent began working for Senator John McCain in March of 2007 and ultimately was assigned to manage the logistics of Governor Palin’s involvement in the Republican National Convention, the Vice Presidential Debate and Election Night.. Employment, Labor, Municipal and Election Law

Kelli practices exclusively criminal defense in the greater Southwest Missouri area. She has been described by her clients as a fierce courtroom advocate and compassionate legal counselor.. After graduating summa cum laude, first in her class, from Southern Illinois University School of Law, Kelli became a Public Advocate in the State of Kentucky, representing more than 1200 individuals facing criminal charges, including serious accusations such as first degree murder. She developed a reputation as a tenacious trial attorney and passionate advocate for her clients before the bench.. During law school, Kelli was a decorated scholar. She was awarded six CALI Legal Excellence Awards, including awards in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and First Amendment Rights. She ranked first in her class each semester. She was selected for a competitive two year internship with the Federal Public Defender where she worked on a variety of federal matters including capital murder proceedings.. What sets Kelli apart is more than her trial skills and courtroom effectiveness. It is her client centered approach to the practice of law. She understands that her clients are going through something unexpected, confusing and frightening. She explains the law to her clients in simple terms, and ensures the client understands what is happening, what their options are and how long the process will take. Kelli believes securing the best outcome in any case begins with having compassion for her client.

Jonathan Nessler is a trial attorney practicing in Springfield, Illinois.. Attorney Nessler is the managing attorney at The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Associates, Ltd.  As managing attorney, he has learned a great deal about managing a law firm, marketing a law firm and practicing law during unprecedented technological changes in the field.. Attorney Nessler writes reviews on basic legal concepts, law firm management, and technology in the context of law at .  The basic legal reviews are great for anyone interested in learning basic legal principles.  The principles discussed in the reviews on law firm management and technology in the context of the law often extend to the operation of any small business.. EDUCATION:. Bachelor of Science –  ACES - University of Illinois, 2004. Juris Doctorate - University of Illinois, 2007. MEMBERSHIPS:. Illinois State Bar Association. American Bar Association. Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:. Supreme Court of Illinois. United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:. Barrister member of Lincoln-Douglas American Inn of Court. November 2011 - Present. Vice Chair – Law Practice Management Committee – American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division – 2011. Chair – Law Practice Management Committee – American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division – August 2013 – August 2014. The National Trial Lawyers: “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” – 2014 – Present

Jim was born in St. Louis, Missouri and obtained his Law degree from St. Louis University School of Law in 1987. In law school Jim was a member of the school's regional trial competition team coached by former Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice, the Honorable Michael Wolff. Jim has tried countless civil jury trials in State and Federal Courts in many counties in Missouri. He has prepared and argued appeals before all three Missouri Courts of Appeal and the Missouri Supreme Court.. In 1998 Jim, with his wife and three children, moved to Springfield where he opened and managed the local office of the State's largest civil trial firm. Over the years Jim has represented professionals in many fields including medical, legal, real estate, design and Veterinary medicine. He has tried cases for some of the Country's largest retailers including Wal-Mart, Walgreens and J C Penney.. Jim is a Missouri Rule 17 listed mediator with the Missouri Supreme Court, a member of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association and the Missouri Bar Association.. In his spare time Jim enjoys cooking, entertaining, golf, soccer and hunting. You can hear Jim on Fridays at 5:00 PM on KWTO AM 560 where he hosts "Through the Grapevine," a wine and food related radio show.

Jim Ackerman has been named by Super Lawyers for his outstanding work for numerous years in a row.  Only 5% of Illinois attorneys get the distinction.  He serves on the board of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Tort committee of the Illinois State Bar Association.  He hosts Lets Talk Law on WMAY (AM 970) every Saturday afternoon.  Jim has collected tens of millions in recorvery for his clients.. Jim gives his clients prompt action and personal attention.  Clients phone calls are returned within 24 hours.  He feels part of his job is to teach clients about thier case.

Jennifer L. Cava-Foreman grew up in both Hampden and Wilbraham, MA. She attended Minnechaug Reginal High School and played lacrosse, ran cross country and was on the mock trial team. She received her undergraduate degree from Suffolk University in Boston, MA. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a double major in Accounting and Entrepreneurship. Jennifer went on to attend Western New England University School of Law in Springfield, MA. She took the bar exam in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Florida. Jennifer began practicing law with her father, Christopher Cava at Cava Law Firm. Jennifer handles Personal Injury and Criminal cases in both Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Jeff uses his past experience as a law clerk and prosecutor and his skill and expertise as a litigator to get cases resolved in his clients' favor.  He believes that to be an effective lawyer, attorneys must be responsive, maintain perspective, and be mindful of their clients' litigation budget.. From the first meeting to the final resolution, Jeff provides his clients with an objective analysis and opinion so that he can best advocate for his clients.. Clients can rest assured that Jeff will work tirelessly on their behalf from the initial meeting through completion of the case.

Jason M. Krebs was  born  and  raised in Springfield, Missouri and came back to the area to practice law after receiving his law degree from the University of Tulsa in 1996. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he studied Business Administration at the University of Missouri-Columbia receiving a BSBA with a Finance and Banking emphasis in 1993. Mr. Krebs founded The Krebs Law Firm LLC in 2002 after prior experience in large law firms as an insurance defense attorney. As a native to the Springfield, Missouri area, Jason Krebs has seen this area dramatically grow and change and is committed to helping its citizens, even accident victims and those with with other civil litigation needs, have the highest quality of life possible to best enjoy the beautiful Ozarks. SELECTED BY A SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY JUDGE Jason Krebs was personally asked to take over Social Security Disability cases already in progress from an attorney who was appointed as a Social Security Disability Judge. The new judge and these new clients trusted him to handle their cases professionally and expertly.

Jason has been a life-long resident of Southwest Missouri.  Jason is number 6 of 7 children raised by a school teacher and truck driver.  Jason began working on the family farm at the age of  8 years old which established a strong work ethic.. Jason is a graduate of Springfield Catholic High school, Southwest Missouri State University and The University of Tulsa College of Law.  Prior to seeking an education in history and law, Jason traveled the county working on a steel crew in the construction industry.  Such a diverse back ground provides him with a unique perspective.. Jason began his legal career at a local firm and then became Real Estate Counsel to American Freightways, Inc., the predecessor to FedEX Freight.  At American Freightways, Jason was involved in the acquisition and development of real estate for trucking terminals.  Answering a calling to the court room, Jason left American Freightways in 2001 and opened an office Springfield, Missouri.. Since 2001, Jason has been a trial attorney representing Southwest Missouri clients with their needs in the court room. If you need an attorney to protect your rights in the court room, contact Jason for a consultation.

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.