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Unchanged number of lawyers in good standing among cities in Barton County in July compared to previous month

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Athena Marie Dickson The Missouri Bar Vice President | sirosmithdickson.com

Athena Marie Dickson The Missouri Bar Vice President | sirosmithdickson.com

Barton 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 nine lawyers working in Barton County in July.

Countywide, all of the lawyers with active licenses were registered in Lamar.

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.

Lawyers in Good Standing in Barton County in July

Lawyer NameBar NumberDate of Admission
Belinda S. Kaderly3802204/19/1991
Charles Dennis Curless3106704/25/1981
Frank Michael Smalley4602310/10/1997
George D. Nichols2324609/22/1973
James Vaughn Nichols3306510/11/1985
Joseph G. Zuzul3623310/10/1986
Kyla Louise Moorhouse5798409/21/2005
Michelle Boehm O'Neal4623710/10/1997
Steven Henry Kaderly3674610/13/1989

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