Lawrence County saw no change in the number of lawyers in good standing practicing in July compared to June, according to the Missouri Bar Association.
In total, there were 23 lawyers working in Lawrence County in July.
Countywide, the highest number of lawyers was registered in Mount Vernon (11).
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period. Lawyers in good standing do not have any complaints or disciplinary actions being taken against them.
As of August 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,132 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,276 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy (Attorney V). Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earned on average $177,966 in Missouri, compared to $174,969 nationwide.
Missouri has a high concentration of lawyers, with nearly four attorneys per 1,000 residents in 2024 — the 10th highest ratio in the country, according to the ABA Profile of the Legal Profession.
The United States has over 1.3 million attorneys, with the lawyer population projected to grow by 5% between 2023 and 2033.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Joseph Hadlow | 70987 | 09/12/2018 |
| Al Don Trotter | 53605 | 04/17/2002 |
| Alexander Michael Bridge | 76385 | 05/07/2024 |
| Craig Addison Overstreet | 56135 | 04/14/2004 |
| Daniel H. French | 61657 | 09/09/2009 |
| Darlene Fern Parrigon | 58496 | 10/04/2006 |
| Evan Glenn Looney | 73401 | 04/14/2021 |
| James August Pettit | 66147 | 09/18/2013 |
| Jeffrey Carl Goodnight | 53966 | 09/18/2002 |
| Jody Lee Jones | 54162 | 09/18/2002 |
| John Alan Cowherd | 33170 | 10/11/1985 |
| Mark A. Stephens | 44405 | 09/30/1994 |
| Matthew Ray Kasper | 69163 | 09/14/2016 |
| Randee S. Stemmons | 31391 | 09/17/1983 |
| Ryan Ferel Ricketts | 41897 | 10/01/1993 |
| Samuel C. Jones | 22107 | 04/24/1971 |
| Samuel Cowherd | 70927 | 09/12/2018 |
| Scott Roberts Pettit | 33068 | 10/11/1985 |
| Scott Shelby Sifferman | 28596 | 09/13/1980 |
| Shara Anne Martin | 35585 | 04/28/1989 |
| Shelley Sago Meyer | 45925 | 04/26/1996 |
| Taylon McCafferty Sumners-Schwartz | 73114 | 09/16/2020 |
| Walter S. Pettit | 15391 | 08/30/1952 |
