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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....

Branden Scott Twibell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Branden Scott, who practices law in Springfield, Missouri, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Branden Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bert Twibell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Bert, who practices law in Springfield, Missouri, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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: ...

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 top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Law. Julie T., who practices law in Springfield, Missouri, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julie T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom Carver has over 36 years of experience handling serious criminal defense issues, including white collar crimes, federal drug crimes and capital murder charges, along with federal gun and sex crimes. A seasoned trial lawyer, he has been listed in "Best Lawyers in America," over the course of several years and also has been listed as a Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyer. He has been selected numerous times for designation as one of the best lawyers in Southwest Missouri by 417 Magazine and is a f...

Jeff Bauer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jeff, who practices law in Springfield, Missouri, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeff is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph S. Passanise graduated with honors from Missouri State University with an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Communication (1991) and a Master of Arts in Communication (1993). He continued his education as a Rotary Scholar, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of London, Imperial College (1995). He received a Juris Doctor degree, with Honors, from Washburn University School of Law (1997). Passanise is licensed to practice before th...

Chandler Gregg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Chandler, who practices law in Springfield, Missouri, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chandler is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.