J. Kevin "Kevin" Checkett

Katie Moore joined the firm as Of Counsel in April, 2018 and practices primarily in the firm's office in Springfield, Missouri. Ms. Moore focuses her practice on estate planning, trust and probate administration, business succession planning and mediation. ​Ms. Moore received her Juris Doctor degree and LL.M. in Tax from the University of Missouri at Kansas City and a LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Missouri - Columbia. While at UMKC, Ms. Moore was an intern law...

Julie T. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Law. Julie T. practices law in Springfield, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Julie T. Brown since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Julie T. Brown is held by other lawyers.

Chandler Gregg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Chandler practices law in Springfield, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Chandler Gregg since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which...

Bert Twibell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Bert practices law in Springfield, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Bert Twibell since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bert Twibell is held by other lawyers.

John M. Carnahan III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. John M. practices law in Springfield, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized John M. Carnahan III since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John M. Carnahan III is held by other lawyers.

Andrew T. Peebles is a Shareholder and member of the Estate Planning Practice Group of Carnahan Evans PC. Mr. Peebles’ practice involves communication with clients aimed at understanding their unique estate planning needs and objectives, and the preparation of various estate planning documents, including simple and complex trusts, wills, powers of attorney, premarital agreements, and business documents to accurately reflect those needs. Mr. Peebles also assists clients in the administra...

Thomas D. Peebles, Jr is a shareholder and member of the Estate Planning Practice Group of Carnahan Evans PC in Springfield, Mo. Mr. Peebles has over 40 years of private practice experience in the preparation of basic and sophisticated estate planning documents, and in wealth transfer planning for high net worth clients, closely held business owners and their families. In 2004, Mr Peebles was elected a Fellow of The American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC) in recognition of dist...

Ryan D. Frazier is a Springfield, Missouri native and an attorney with Monsees & Mayer PC. He graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, emphasizing finance, and a minor in economics. Ryan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law, where he developed a strong foundation in trial advocacy through his participation on the mock trial team and competitions held throughout the country....

Frank C. Carnahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Frank C. practices law in Springfield, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Frank C. Carnahan since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Frank C. Carnahan is held by other lawyers.

David K. Olive is an associate and member of the Transactional and Estate Planning Practice Groups of Carnahan Evans PC. He concentrates his practice in the areas of tax and estate planning, employee benefits, ERISA, business transactions, real estate, entity formation and acquisition, and marijuana and hemp regulations and transactions. Mr. Olive received both his undergraduate and law degrees from The University of Missouri in 2010 and 2013, respectively. While in law school, he was a found...