Four Seasons Lawyers

Noah K. Wood is a founding partner of the Wood Law Firm. A trial lawyer focused on the areas of class actions and technology law, Mr. Wood has been appointed lead counsel in consumer and telecommunications class actions. He has recovered millions of dollars for clients injured by dangerous products and negligence. Additionally during time away from the practice of law he co-founded one of the largest nationwide Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) technology companies. Mr. Wood has lectured and authored articles on class actions, telecommunications regulation, and consumer protection. He is also a licensed airplane and helicopter pilot.

Mike has spent his whole life in the Mid-Missouri area and lives with his wife, Caitlin, in Columbia. At the Law Office of Mike Campbell, Mike devotes his entire practice to litigation. Mike focuses on representing those individuals who have been seriously injured and those who are facing criminal prosecution. Outside of his practice, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and participating in a number of community organizations.

Shane Cantin’s work is now specifically limited to criminal defense and related litigation, although he continues to accept a select number of complex family law and divorce/custody cases. Since 1993 he has represented clients in state courts throughout Southwest Missouri and in United States District Courts in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Illinois. He has worked as lead counsel on over 500 serious felony cases and countless misdemeanor cases. Shane’s substantial experience includes charges of murder, including death penalty prosecutions, and he regularly represents clients in state and federal court on cases involving fraud and complex financial crimes, pornography and related internet...

From an early age, Scott has made it his mission to help others during their time of need. He has a passion for the Constitution and for seeking justice. Choosing a career as a trial lawyer was easy for Scott, because it allows him to carry out his passion of helping others during their period of personal tragedies. Scott has dedicated his entire career to becoming an advocate for personal injury victims. He truly believes that the courtroom is where many meaningful battles can be won, including standing up to unscrupulous corporations and insurance companies.

I am a native of Ozark, Missouri, where I grew up and have been practicing law since 2001, and as a sole proprietor since 2005. I strive to treat others as I would wish to be treated when seeking out a professional to assist me with life-changing decisions. I will personally advise you, meet with you at every appointment, and work your case up myself from beginning to end, with no paralegals or legal secretaries involved. I am able to devote to my clients and their cases the kind of personal attention that only a small-town, sole...

Todd Werts’ practice primarily involves representing individuals, and groups of individuals, in claims filed in state and federal courts. He currently focuses on wage & hour, consumer, and employment cases, including class and collective actions. Todd has successfully represented thousands of workers from around the country to recover unpaid wages and overtime pay. Additionally, he represents consumers who have been subjected to unfair debt collection practices or have been injured by unsafe products. Todd is a frequent speaker on litigation and employment law issues as well as legal technology matters. He is an active member of the Missouri Bar and the...

Jaclyn Zimmermann dedicates her practice to helping people who need a voice against big businesses and stingy insurance companies. She represents people in all areas of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination, as well as helping people with personal injuries. She knows how difficult it can be for individuals to fight against large corporations and insurance companies, who often have large legal teams defending them, because she spent several years prior to founding Ponder Zimmermann LLC defending insurance companies and businesses. This experience gives Jaclyn a unique perspective on how to successfully fight against these entities to protect...

Jessica L. Ward currently serves as Senior Counsel/Assistant Attorney General for the State of Missouri Attorney General's Office in the litigation division.

Randy Alberhasky is a trial lawyer who specializes in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. He has litigated hundreds of cases and has successfully argued cases before the Missouri Court of Appeals.

During his legal career, he has personally tried over 200 workers’ compensation hearings and jury trials in courts throughout the State of Missouri. Randy Alberhasky has fought cases in Kansas City, Joplin, Springfield, Jefferson City, Camdenton, West Plains, and St. Louis.

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Since founding his firm in 1993, Mark Cantor has been dedicated to representing injury victims in St. Louis and the surrounding areas. He provides personalized representation, devoting one-on-one attention and time to each client he works with. Mark provides fierce advocacy for those who have been injured at work, by medical professionals, in car accidents, or any other situation caused by another’s negligence. Attorney Cantor is backed by more than 20 years of experience, an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating, and inclusion in the Super Lawyers®. Mark is also a member of the Million Dollars...

Antwaun Smith spent five years at Shook, Hardy, & Bacon, a large firm in Kansas City, before joining his sister Kesia at the Smith Law Office. He now represents people who have been hurt in accidents or on the job get the compensation they need in personal injury cases. A Rhodes Scholar and Mizzou graduate, Antwaun has degrees in both law and business. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Missouri State Employees Retirement System, where he oversees and protects workers’ retirement benefits.

I began my legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Federal Defender in the Western District of Missouri at Springfield defending individuals charged with federal crimes. During those 13 years at the Federal Defender's Office, I defended those charged with fraud, drug, felony sex crimes, environmental, gun, bank robbery and other federal crimes. In 2006 I opened a private practice and have limited my practice to criminal defense and appellate work. I work in Federal, State and municipal courts in the Southwest Missouri area.

Aaron W. Sachs, a personal injury attorney in Springfield, is the founder of the firm Aaron Sachs & Associates. Since 1988, he has been practicing as an attorney in the state of Missouri. He participates in numerous professional associations including the Association of Trial Attorneys of America, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association and Missouri Bar Association. Attorney Sachs is graduate of the Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. Learn more by contacting his firm.

Attorney Ashleigh MacPherson is a native of Nixa, Missouri who obtained her undergraduate degree with honors from Drury University and law degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2006. Ashleigh founded MacPherson Law in January 2014 after establishing a satelitte office of the Mountain Grove based firm, MacPherson Law Center, in Nixa five years earlier. Ashleigh was recently recognized as one of four "Rising Stars" among the profession by Missouri Lawyers Weekly and one of Nixa's 2014 Dozen Under 40. Ashleigh is a member of Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants'...

4th generation attorney who enjoys establishing long-lasting relationships with clients through a pattern of providing recognized value.

I grew up in Southwest Missouri and went to college at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. From there, I went to the University of Missouri in Columbia for law school. I then returned home to southwest Missouri in 1999 to establish my legal career and haven't left since.

Throughout my career, I have worked in a wide variety of cases for a wide variety of clients. I have over 20 years of experience advising clients all over the Missouri Ozarks. My experiences have ultimately given me a genuinely unique perspective on how to best guide my clients when developing...

At the Law Offices of BJ Richardson, your tax law issue is handled with the utmost care and concern. With over ten years of living in, and serving the Springfield Missouri area, BJ is very familiar with the local system. Even though located in Springfield, The Law Offices of BJ Richardson are able to conduct business all over the state of Missouri. Clients from as far north as Unionville, Mo use our services. Some of the main areas of Law that BJ handles are: Estate Planning Elder Law Probate Wills and Trusts Business Planning Tax LawSpeeding Tickets and...

Erin Graf is a lifelong resident of Springfield, Missouri. She attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield and Washburn Law School in Topeka, Kansas. She became a member of the Missouri Bar in 2006. Erin has six years of criminal experience, including five years at the Missouri Public Defender's office. Being a mother, she is very interested in domestic issues but has a keen interest in all areas of law. Spending time camping at the lake with her family is a favorite pastime.

Ms. Carpenter is an attorney with the law firm of Gump & Faiella, LLC. As a Columbia personal injury attorney, Ms. Carpenter focuses her law practice on cases involving injuries, insurance coverage, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, and worker’s compensation. Ms. Carpenter grew up in Madison, Missouri. In 2001 she graduated from Madison High School with honors. She attended the University of Central Missouri and in 2005, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the Honors College. While studying at UCM, Ms. Carpenter was a McNair Scholar, a representative at the National Conference on Ethics...

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 the managing partner in BWO's St. Louis office. Andrew (along with the other attorneys and staff at BWO) 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...

I have been helping disabled and injured workers for 19 years. Our firm has 2 attorneys and a team of 6 support staff to assist you with your legal needs, when you are injured or disabled. I was a former state of Missouri disability judge and am confident we can assist you in any personal injury, worker compensation or disability claim.

Jaired is a Missouri native, born in St. Louis, raised in the Kansas City area, and settled for the past several years with his wife and children near Salem. In October, Jaired’s family started a new chapter in their life, moving near Rolla. While Jaired has not yet opened a physical office location in Rolla, he considers both Rolla and Houston to be the locations of his practice.

Jaired graduated with honors from Regent University School of Law in 2008 where he served as executive editor of the Regent University Law Review. He was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2008.

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As a partner at Cover & Hilton Law, LLC, Wesley D. Hilton aggressively represents his clients in Clinton, Missouri, in the surrounding counties and throughout the state of Missouri. Mr. Hilton dedicates his law practice primarily to the areas of personal injury and medical malpractice, while also accepting cases in the areas of family law and criminal defense. He focuses 100 percent of his practice on litigation. Mr. Hilton obtained his bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern State University, graduating with honors in criminal justice. Upon graduation, he attended law school at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School...

Jim James, JD 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...

Kara N. Ransom is an attorney at Parks & Jones, Attorneys at Law, a law firm of Estate Planning and Elder Law attorneys in Southwest Missouri. We understand the importance of caring for your family in the event of disability and upon passing away.

In 2016, Attorney Benjamin A. McBride established McBride Law (formerly The Law Office of Benjamin A. McBride, LLC) to focus his practice solely on criminal defense. With 10 years’ experience on both sides of the aisle, Attorney McBride sees the need for a qualified and experienced criminal defense attorney and fills that need by protecting the rights of the accused in Springfield, Greene County, and surrounding southwest Missouri.

In 2018, Mr. McBride recognized a desperate need for qualified and affordable immigration services in southwest Missouri. To serve that need, McBride Law is committed to providing aggressive and professional legal representation...

Adam Woody is among the most experienced, credentialed, and court-tested criminal defense attorneys in southwest Missouri. He brings the full scope of his expertise to every case that he takes, garnering a record that includes hundreds of dismissals and not-guilty trial verdicts for all crimes up to 1st-degree murder.

Despite his national stature, Adam has remained focused solely on criminal defense here in the Ozarks. As such, he knows every aspect of our local criminal court system, and has a reputation for his thorough preparation and courtroom demeanor. He is the President of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and...

Doug Ponder's practice is centered around the representation of individuals who have been wrongfully terminated by their employer or injured by the conduct of another. He has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, including trials, mediations, and appeals. Over the course of his career, Doug has tried over forty cases to successful conclusion. In addition, Doug has successfully pursued appeals before the Missouri Court of Appeals and Missouri Supreme Court.

Before founding Ponder Zimmermann LLC, Doug spent years as a civil defense lawyer representing hospitals and insurance companies in complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases. He handled a wide...

Rachel Fortenberry is the founding attorney at Fortified Elder Law. Rachel specializes in protecting her clients' life savings from the nursing home and Medicaid. Rachel also helps clients ensure that they have their affairs in order to ease the burden on their families if they pass away unexpectedly.

The Law Office of Christopher J. Swatosh, LLC has two locations, in Ava, Missouri and in Ozark, Missouri. We represent clients in personal injury cases, victims in car wrecks and semi-truck accidents, criminal defense, workers compensation, bankruptcy and employment discrimination. We also have an office in Ozark, Missouri. Chris Swatosh has a wealth of civil and criminal trial experience and is a former Prosecutor. Chris is a Missouri native and graduated from college with his Bachelor’s Degree from Central Missouri State University before attending and graduating the University of Missouri School of Law. After law school he became...

My practice is in representation of creditors in bankruptcy courts (Eastern and Western District of Missouri) and debt collections in all of the counties of Missouri. I do estate planning for small business owners.

Brad represents plaintiffs in complex federal litigation, including in consumer and employment class and collective actions. He has represented clients in federal district courts in at least 30 states around the country as well as numerous appellate courts. Many of the cases Brad works on were referred to him by fellow lawyers. He enjoys collaborating with other attorneys and frequently co-counsels with other firms on large-scale cases.

Joanna's practice focuses on employment law, civil rights, and education law consultations and cases, including Title IX cases. Joanna consults on employment agreements, severance agreements, noncompete clauses, and University matters such as research misconduct, faculty misconduct, and conflict of interest matters. Joanna has over fifteen years of experience as both a plaintiff's lawyer and a defense attorney. She has tried cases in state and federal court.