Congratulations to the 70 individuals who passed the February 2026 bar examination in Missouri and have completed all other requirements under Rule 8 for admission to The Missouri Bar.Editor’s note: The applicants who passed the bar examination but had
Taylor Haas is an attorney at Johnson, Vorhees, & Martucci Law Firm in Joplin. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, he represents District 10 on The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section Council. It can be easy for jurors to forget or not even
Keegan Tinney is a partner at Dreyer & Tinney in Joplin. A graduate of the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, he represents District 5 on The Missouri Bar Board of Governors.Jurors decide the ultimate
Jackson Hobbs is an attorney with Lathrop GPM in Kansas City. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, he represents District 3 on The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section Council. Since its original adoption in
Next week is Missouri’s Juror Appreciation Week. During the celebration, judges, lawyers, and court clerks will formally thank the 71,855 Missourians who served as jurors in 2025. April 26-May 2, court staff and legal professionals will emphasize to jurors how important their contributions are
José Sandoval is a solo lawyer and owner of Sandoval Law Firm (Estate Planning & Probate Practice). A graduate of the Saint Louis University School of Law, Sandoval is a member of the 2025-2026 Missouri Bar Leadership Academy class.In December
The Supreme Court of Missouri recently issued new rules restructuring the disciplinary system, consolidating all complaint investigations within the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel starting in 2027. Here’s what Missouri lawyers need to know about the restructure.In contemporary legal practice,
If you were in the hospital and couldn’t speak, who would speak for you? Would they know what your care wishes are? No one likes talking about death or end-of-life matters, but on April 16, The Missouri Bar is encouraging individuals to do just
“If a task will take you five minutes or less, do it right away. Even if it is something small, like scheduling a doctor’s appointment, etc., not having it on your mind or to-do list will free up energy that
Many individuals have gone above and beyond to teach the next generation about civics — giving students the confidence to engage in democracy. But some stand out among the rest, and these are the ones we want to hear about! Nominate an exemplary educator or individual for The Missouri Bar’s
