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Attorneys
Areas of Practice:
Family Law
Business Litigation
Business Organization/Transactions
| Admissions:
Missouri, 1974
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 1975
| Education:
Washington University, B.A. 1967
University of Missouri-Columbia, J.D., 1974
| | Professional and Community Activities: | Missouri Bar Board of Governors, 1996-2008 and President, 2006-2007, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association President,
1994, American Bar Association, Fellow and member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Mr. Baird has been granted the distinction of an AV rating by the Martindale Hubble Association, its highest rating, which is a reflection of the experience of the attorney, as well as high professional and ethical standards.
| | Background: | Mr. Ron Baird has been practicing law in Springfield since 1974. Mr. Baird is a native of Neosho, Missouri. He served in the Navy from 1967 to 1971. Mr. Baird is active in many civic and community activities. His wife, Paula, is the Principal at Immaculate Conception Elementary School, and they have three children, all of whom at also lawyers. Ron is a sports enthusiast and an avid golfer and reader. |
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| 1901C South Ventura
Springfield, Missouri 65804
Telephone: (417) 887-0133
Facsimile: (417) 887-8740
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| | | Areas of Practice: | Personal Injury Litigation
Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
Business/Corporate Transactions and Litigation
| | Admissions: | Missouri, 1982
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, 1991
| | Education: | Drury College, B.S., summa cum laude, 1979
University of Missouri – Columbia, J.D., 1982
| | Professional and Community Activities: | Missouri Bar Association
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Mr. Lightner has been granted the distinction of an AV rating by the Martindale Hubble Association, its highest rating, which is a reflection of the experience of the attorney, as well as high professional and ethical standards.
Omicron Delta Kappa
Abou Ben Adhem Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S.
| | Background: | Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Lightner served as law clerk to the Honorable Russell G. Clark, Chief Judge, United States District Court, Western District of Missouri. In 1984, after completing his clerkship with Judge Clark, Mr. Lightner joined Ron Baird in private practice in Springfield, Missouri. From 1992 to 1999, Mr. Lightner served as a member of the Missouri Supreme Court Advisory Committee, which has responsibility for advisory opinions and overseeing the disciplinary process for the Missouri Bar. Mr. Lightner currently serves as a disciplinary hearing officer.
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| 1901C South Ventura
Springfield, Missouri 65804
Telephone: (417) 887-0133
Facsimile: (417) 887-8740
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| | | Areas of Practice: | Transactional Law
Corporate Litigation
Business Litigation
Real Estate and Development Law
Civil Litigation | | Admissions: | Missouri, 1999
Kansas, 2000
| | Education: | Creighton University, B.S., 1996
Creighton University, J.D., 1999
Member, Creighton Law Review, 1997-1999
Winner ABI Bankruptcy Award
| | Professional and Community Activities: | Missouri Bar Association, Board of Governors Representative
Kansas Bar Association
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, Board of Directors
| | Background: | Mr. Roubal practices mainly in the areas of transactional corporate law and business litigation. His transactional practice focuses on a wide variety of real estate matters, corporate formation, lending and other general corporate issues. His practice also centers on business litigation, including contract disputes, non-competes and other business-related matters.
Author: "Protecting Suppliers of Safe Component Parts and Raw Materials Through the Component Part Doctrine and Sophisticated Purchases Doctrine: In re Temporomandibolar Joint (TMJ) Implants Products Liability Litigation," Vol. 31, No. 2, Creighton Law Review, 1998. |
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| 1901C South Ventura
Springfield, Missouri 65804
Telephone: (417) 887-0133
Facsimile: (417) 887-8740
Email:
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| | | Areas of Practice: | Family Law
Insurance Defense Litigation
Business Litigation
| | Admissions: | Missouri, 1985
| | Education: | University of Missouri Columbia, B.S., summa cum laude, 1982
Recipient Scholar Award, University of Missouri, 1982
University of Missouri Kansas City, J.D., with distinction, 1985
Phi Kappa Phi; Delta Theta Phi; Order of the Bench and Robe.
Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards in: Estate Planning and Drafting; Insurance Law | | Professional and Community Activities: | Missouri Bar Association
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
Mr. Millsap has been granted the distinction of an AV rating by the Martindale Hubble Association, its highest rating, which is a reflection of the experience of the attorney, as well as high professional and ethical standards.
| | Background: | After graduating in the top ten in his school class from law school in 1985, Mark returned to Springfield to begin his law practice. In August 1992, Mark joined Ron Baird and John Lightner in the practice of law.
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| 1901C South Ventura
Springfield, Missouri 65804
Telephone: (417) 887-0133
Facsimile: (417) 887-8740
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| | | Areas of Practice: | Employment Defense Litigation
Municipal Law
Government Relations
Business Litigation
Medical Malpractice Defense
Civil Rights Defense
Truck Accident Litigation
| | Admissions: | Missouri, 1980
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri 1980
| | Education: | Southwest Missouri State University, B.S., cum laude, 1977
University of Missouri – Columbia, J.D., 1980
Member, Missouri Law Review, 1979-1980
| | Professional and Community Activities: | Missouri Bar Association
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
| | Background: | Mr. Harpool is a former five-term Missouri State Representative. Notable honors in Mr. Harpool’s legal education include the Thomas Deacy Price for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and the Roscoe Anderson Award for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy. Mr. Harpool was both a member of the Missouri Law Review and Order of Barristers. He has served on the faculty of the Missouri Judicial College and numerous continuing legal education programs. For over 20 years Mr. Harpool has represented public entities across Missouri in litigation pertaining to employment, planning and zoning, storm water flooding, road design, open meetings and records, economic development, dangerous condition property, civil rights, law enforcement, and other actions under 42 U.S.C § 1983. Mr. Harpool joined Baird, Lightner, Millsap & Harpool, P.C. in 2006.
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| 1901C South Ventura
Springfield, Missouri 65804
Telephone: (417) 887-0133
Facsimile: (417) 887-8740
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| | | Areas of Practice: | Insurance Defense Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Probate and Estate Planning
Municipal and Government Litigation
Business Transactions
| | Admissions: | Missouri, 1996
Illinois, 1997
| | Education: | Truman State University, B.A., 1993
St. Louis University School of Law, J.D., 1996
| | Professional and Community Activities: | Missouri Bar Association
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
| | Background: | Ms. Boatman-Sloan began her career as an attorney representing lenders in foreclosure and bankruptcy actions. She has also held the position of In-House Legal Counsel for various title companies across the state of Missouri. Ms. Boatman-Sloan is admitted to practice in Missouri and Illinois.
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| 1901C South Ventura
Springfield, Missouri 65804
Telephone: (417) 887-0133
Facsimile: (417) 887-8740
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| | | Areas of Practice: | Family Law
Civil Litigation
Appellate Practice
Trial Practice
Probate Litigation
Guardianships and Conservatorships
| | Admissions: | Missouri, 2001
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 2003 | | Education: | University of Missouri, 1998
University of Missouri – Columbia, J.D., 2001
| | Professional and Community Activities: | Missouri Bar Association
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
| | Background: | Mr. Miller is a Springfield, Missouri native, and he graduated from Glendale High School in 1993. While attending the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, he was a research assistant to Professor Martha Dragich in Legislation.
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Springfield, Missouri 65804
Telephone: (417) 887-0133
Facsimile: (417) 887-8740
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| | | Areas of Practice: | Civil Litigation
Municipal Law
Business Litigation
Commercial Transactions
Real Estate
| | Admissions: | Missouri, 1996
Kansas, 1997
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, 1996
| | Education: | Southwest Missouri State University, B.S., 1993
University of Missouri – Kansas City, J.D., 1996
| | Professional and Community Activities: | Missouri Bar Association
Kansas Bar Association
American Bar Association
Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
International Municipal Lawyers Association
Recipient, Springfield Business Journal’s 40 under 40
Graduate, Leadership Springfield, Class XV | | Background: | Prior to joining Baird, Lightner, Millsap & Harpool P.C., Mr. Link was City Attorney for the City of Branson, Missouri, where he advised all elected and appointed officials on all matters involving city business, including preparation of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, Neighborhood Improvement Districts (NID), Community Improvement Districts (CID), Transportation Development Districts (TDD), and Tax Increment Financing (TIF). In addition, he managed the Legal Department of the City of Branson which included civil litigation and prosecution of ordinance violations in municipal court.
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Springfield, Missouri 65804
Telephone: (417) 887-0133
Facsimile: (417) 887-8740
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| | | Areas of Practice: | Business Litigation
Insurance Defense Litigation
Employment Litigation
Appellate Practice
Municipal Law
| | Admissions: | Missouri, 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 2005
| | Education: | Southern Methodist University, Double B.A., 1997
South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2000
| | Professional and Community Activities: | Missouri Bar Association
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
| | Background: | Mr. Johnson has a wide practice focused on defense litigation and handles cases involving automobile and tractor/trailer accidents, premises liability, professional negligence, construction litigation and blasting defense cases. Mr. Johnson defends employment cases involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, violation of state and federal employment laws, and wrongful discharge. He has represented employers and insurers in workers compensation claims defending former employees against claims involving contractual breaches of non-compete agreements.
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Springfield, Missouri 65804
Telephone: (417) 887-0133
Facsimile: (417) 887-8740
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