The phrase “Tis a pleasure to live in the Ozarks” has been true for all of my life. Having had the opportunity to make this my lifelong home, the place I have raised four kids, and the place I have practiced my entire life has been very special to me.

Your Full Service Firm for Business and Life

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

Distinctions:

Mr. Lightner has been granted the distinction of an AV™ Preeminent rating by the Martindale Hubbell Association® Peer Review.  The rating, 5.0 out of 5, is a reflection of his experience as an attorney, as well as high professional and ethical standards.

      Best Lawyers in America® 2010-2012

      Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® 2010, 2011

Professional & Community Activities:

Missouri Bar Association
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
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.