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Missouri Supreme Court reciprocally suspends Kansas City attorney over estate planning and probate case complaints
JEFFERSON CITY – Kansas City attorney David Preston Crandall has been reciprocally suspended following a Sept. 3 Missouri Supreme Court order and his suspension by a split Kansas Supreme Court in November 2018.
Illinois attorney reinstated in Missouri after successfully completing year's probation
JEFFERSON CITY (St. Louis Record) — Longtime O'Fallon, Illinois, attorney Hrant "Hud" Norsigian Jr. has been reinstated to practice law in Missouri following an Aug. 22 Missouri Supreme Court order.
Legislation closing loophole in O65 agreements a priority next legislative session, insurance advocate says
JEFFERSON CITY – Legislation that would provide insurers with more say in arbitration hearings and ways to avoid excessive payouts to plaintiffs did not make it this legislative session but will be a top priority next year, an insurance advocate recently said.
Longtime Springfield defense attorney on probation after allegedly mishandling fees
JEFFERSON CITY (St. Louis Record) — Springfield defense attorney Dee Wampler, a lawyer for more than a half-century, is on probation following a July 30 Missouri Supreme Court order for allegedly mishandling fees.
Tort reform enjoyed numerous wins in 'historic' 2019 legislative session, advocate says
JEFFERSON CITY – A Missouri business advocacy group enjoyed great success in the most-recent state legislative session which tort reform it supported made it to the governor's signature.
Kansas attorney reciprocally disciplined in Missouri following multiple allegations of professional misconduct
JEFFERSON CITY – Attorney Brandon W. Deines of Lawrence, Kansas has been reciprocally suspended following a July 22 Missouri Supreme Court order regarding disciplinary proceedings against him in Kansas.
Kansas attorney, former assistant district attorney, voluntarily disbarred in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY – Mound City, Kansas attorney John Stephen Sutherland has been voluntarily disbarred and Liberty attorney Sherri L. Edwards has been disbarred following separate July 22 Missouri Supreme Court orders.
Former St. Louis County executive chief of staff disbarred following guilty plea in alleged bribery scheme
JEFFERSON CITY – William Leonard "Bill" Miller Jr., Richmond Heights attorney and chief of staff to former St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, has been voluntarily disbarred following a July 9 Missouri Supreme Court order and his guilty plea in May in an alleged bribery scheme.
Missouri Supreme Court disbars one attorney, places another on probation
JEFFERSON CITY (St. Louis Record) — Hallsville attorney Vernan L. Pierce has been disbarred and St. Louis attorney Kelly M. Brown Hayes is on probation following recent and separate Missouri Supreme Court orders and a local news report.
Freedom Center of Missouri busy pursuing individual freedom and other litigation, a group director says
MEXICO, Mo. – A Missouri-based freedom-advocacy center that fights for individual liberty and transparent, accountable, constitutionally-limited government is currently very busy pursuing cases against alleged government overreach, one of the group's directors said.
Illinois attorney reciprocally suspended for trying to bar client from reporting to discipline authorities
JEFFERSON CITY (St. Louis Record) — Illinois attorney Laura Lee Robinson has been reciprocally suspended following a June 25 Missouri Supreme Court order after she allegedly entered an agreement with a client barring him from reporting her misconduct to Illinois disciplinary authorities.
St. Louis attorney reinstated, Springfield lawyer on probation after Missouri high court orders
JEFFERSON CITY (St. Louis Record) — A St. Louis attorney is no longer on probation and a Springfield attorney has been placed on probation following separate recent Missouri Supreme Court orders.
MU law student calls on Missouri lawmakers to address MPPA abuse
COLUMBIA – Missouri lawmakers need to address longstanding abuse of the state's consumer protection law, a student at University of Missouri's School of Law said in a blog post published in April.
Phoenix lawyer suspended by Missouri Supreme Court following discipline for alleged failure to safekeep client funds
JEFFERSON CITY – Longtime Phoenix, Arizona attorney Jack B. Schiffman has been reciprocally suspended following a Missouri Supreme Court order after he was suspended in Arizona over continuing education requirements and later placed on probation for allegedly mishandling a real estate case.
Springfield attorney suspended for allegedly failing to resolve dispute with client's medical provider
JEFFERSON CITY – Springfield attorney Nancy J. Fisher has been indefinitely suspended following a June 4 Missouri Supreme Court order over allegations she failed to resolve a dispute with one of her client's medical providers.
St. Louis attorney reprimanded for allegedly sending letters to Washington University staff, bypassing general counsel
JEFFERSON CITY – Longtime St. Louis attorney Jerome J. Dobson has been reprimanded following a June 4 Missouri Supreme Court order over allegations he sent letters to Washington University staff, bypassing general counsel, on behalf of his clients in employment cases.
St. Clair attorney acquitted in girlfriend's death on probation following assault, DWI convictions
JEFFERSON CITY – Longtime St. Clair attorney John Brian Loveless, acquitted in Mexico in 2017 of his girlfriend's death, is on probation following a June 4 Missouri Supreme Court order after he was charged with assault in Stone County last summer.
Blue Springs attorney on probation, St. Louis attorney reinstated in separate state Supreme Court orders
JEFFERSON CITY – Longtime Blue Springs attorney Sherrie Lynn Brady is on probation and longtime St. Louis attorney Brian Stanley Witherspoon has been reinstated following separate Missouri Supreme Court orders.
Former Glendale mayor on probation over alleged mishandling of wrongful termination suit
JEFFERSON CITY – Former Glendale Mayor and longtime St. Louis attorney Richard Joseph "Rich" Magee is on probation following a June 4 Missouri Supreme Court order over allegations he mishandled a wrongful termination lawsuit.
St. Louis attorney ordered to personally deliver apology to judge regarding filing of 'frivolous' lawsuit
JEFFERSON CITY – St. Louis attorney John F. Washington was placed on probation and ordered to apologize to a city judge following a June 4 Missouri Supreme Court order over allegations he filed a "frivolous" lawsuit against two judges, two attorneys and his ex-wife.