Court is in session and a child’s name has just been called. Sleepy-eyed, she trudges up to the “bench.” As she approaches, her mother stands next to her, awaiting the verdict. The judge opens the file, finds she not only ...
Read More »State sufficiently proved man's mental state for first degree assault
An accomplice in the beating of a Springfield man was properly convicted of first degree assault the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Southern District found after its review of the Greene County case. The appeal was brought by Christopher ...
Read More »KC atty. wins Judge James A. Moore award
Judge James A. Moore was a man generous of spirit who made a positive impact on the community according to LAKC President Russ Jones. In his honor, LAKC established an award to be given to those who exemplify what Judge ...
Read More »Jackson County adds feature to Web site
Beginning today, Jackson County residents will not only be able to find out how much their property taxes are online, but they will also be able to pay them, by clicking on a new feature added to the site. The ...
Read More »Former KC law partner shares Red Cross experiences
She used to be an attorney in Kansas City, but then a friend called and asked her to volunteer with the American Red Cross. Over time, her work with the Red Cross became her passion, and Linda French currently works ...
Read More »Jackson County Exec. swears in new prosecutor
After only a few years’ absence, Michael Sanders returns to his old line of work. It was a job that had meant a lot to him, so he’s happy to return. It doesn’t hurt that he’s the boss now, either. ...
Read More »Court of Appeals overrules recent DWI cases in current case
Following the review of an argument posed in a driving while intoxicated case, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District overruled many of its own cases decided since 1997. In the current case, the Director of Revenue argued ...
Read More »Questionable partnership should not have been part of marriage dissolution
A dissolution of marriage case brought up on appeal by the wife has left both parties without the disputed property. Karla Homan argued to the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District that the circuit court improperly found that ...
Read More »Court finds money given as gift is not property of bankruptcy estate
A gift, even when given by a husband to his wife, cannot be considered a part of one spouse’s bankruptcy estate when the gift is in the name of the other spouse. This finding made by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ...
Read More »Co-founding atty. leaves KC law firm to explore options
Working on his trial skills, taking cases he wants to take and achieving a balance in his life are just a few of George Feldmiller’s plans for the future. The 56-year-old attorney resigned October 31 from Berkowitz, Feldmiller, Stanton, Brandt, ...
Read More »Court of Appeals clarifies ambiguities in agreement
A doctor acted in good faith when he requested to have his contract renegotiated, despite the circuit court’s findings, ruled the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District. After selling his practice to LifeMark Hospitals of Missouri, Dr. James ...
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