J. Michael Bridges

Christiaan D. Horton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Christiaan D. practices law in Springfield, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Christiaan D. Horton 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 Christiaan D. Horton 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...

James Meadows focuses his practice on contract disputes, real estate claims, construction payment and defect claims, insurance coverage actions, and employment cases. As a former law clerk for the Supreme Court of Missouri, Mr. Meadows has handled high-profile state and federal appeals as a replacement for trial counsel as well as handling litigation from start through jury trial to a verdict himself.

Chip Sheppard is a shareholder in the Litigation/Dispute Resolution and Transactional Practice Groups of Carnahan Evans PC. He concentrates his practice in the areas of medical marijuana, hemp, licensing, business, real estate, employment, acquisitions, banking, contracts, municipal, planning and zoning, securities and intellectual property transactions, litigation and dispute resolution. A substantial portion of Mr. Sheppard’s practice is focused in Missouri’s newest industries: ...

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.

Jeff Bauer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jeff practices law in Springfield, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Jeff Bauer since 2011. 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 Jeff Bauer is h...

Jay Preston is a shareholder in the Litigation/Dispute Resolution, Transactional, and Marijuana and Hemp practices groups of Carnahan Evans PC. Mr. Preston represents clients in civil litigation in both federal and state court focusing on business and real estate matters. Mr. Preston also assists clients in avoiding litigation through proper drafting of contracts/agreements, and counseling on how to deal with precarious situations. Mr. Preston is a member of the Marijuana and Hemp Law Group a...

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.

Courtney L. Fletcher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Courtney L. practices law in Springfield, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Courtney L. Fletcher 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 Courtney L. Fletcher 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...