Michael J. Patton

Emily Kembell is a partner in the law firm of Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP. Ms. Kembell focuses her practice on estate planning of all types, trust and probate administration, transfer tax planning, issues relating to business succession planning, and adult and minor guardianships. Emily is a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Prior to joining KWM, Ms. Kembell served as Chief Regional Administrative Officer and Trust Counsel in the Springfield office of a regiona...

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.

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....

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...

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...

Douglas D. Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Douglas D. practices law in Springfield, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas D. Lee 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 Douglas D. Lee is held by other lawyers.

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.

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: ...

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...

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.