Preventative law, with an edge — Kirksville, Missouri
We work to keep you out of court. But if it comes to that, you want a firm that fights like they are the third monkey in line for Noah's Ark, and, brother, it's starting to rain.
Flat-fee planning, straight answers, and documents that actually get signed. Serving Kirksville and all of Missouri, in person or by video.
- VA-accredited attorney
- Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019–2024
- Avvo 10.0 Superb
- Missouri Bar #67328
Your attorney
The Warrior-Lawyer.
An Army combat veteran and former journalist who built a practice around one idea: people deserve straight answers about the law without the runaround. Flat fees where possible, plain English always.
Patrick served in the Gulf with the 3rd Infantry Division, then with the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment.
Today he serves clients across Missouri from his Kirksville office, in person or by video, and writes daily about Missouri estate planning at the firm's blog.
- JD, University of Missouri–Columbia
- VA-Accredited Attorney
- U.S. Army Combat Veteran
- Missouri Bar #67328
Three pillars of practice
The work you do before the problem arrives.
Estate Planning & Trusts
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate avoidance, at a flat fee you see up front.
Estate planning in Missouri →Family Law
Divorce, custody, and support handled with candor about cost, timeline, and likely outcomes.
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No consultation fee — ever
Veterans & VA Benefits
VA-accredited representation for disability claims, appeals, and pension, from a veteran-owned firm.
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Two minutes, no form
Get a straight answer before you call.
Straight answers
Missouri planning, answered.
What does an estate plan cost in Missouri?
Most flat-fee plans at the firm run from a will-based package to a full trust-centered plan. You get the number before you commit, in writing.
Do I need a trust, or is a will enough?
It turns on what you own and who depends on you. Real estate is the most common reason a Missouri estate lands in probate; minor children and special-needs beneficiaries are the most common reasons a will alone falls short. The finder above gives you a two-minute read.
Is there a fee for veterans law consultations?
No. Veterans law consultations and case reviews are always free, and VA rules govern when and how an accredited attorney may charge for claims work at all.
Do you handle cases outside Kirksville?
Yes. The firm serves all of Missouri; most planning work is handled comfortably by video with one signing appointment.
Plan now. Spare them later.
One conversation gets you a flat fee, a timeline, and a plain-English recommendation. Estate planning and family law consults are $175. Veterans law consultations are always free.
Prefer the phone? Call 660.956.4502. Kirksville office, statewide by video.