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Howell County saw no change in number of lawyers in good standing in July compared to June

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

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

Howell 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 55 lawyers working in Howell County in July.

Countywide, the highest number of lawyers was registered in West Plains (49).

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 Howell County in July

Lawyer NameBar NumberDate of Admission
Amanda Ludwig7565309/13/2023
Anne Morrison Smith6540612/05/2012
Bailey Marie Privette6922009/14/2016
Benjamin Sterling Simpson7704210/04/2024
Bethany Rae Turner6435812/05/2011
Brian George Ellsworth4398704/23/1993
Carla S. Powell6956512/01/2016
Charles Curtis Cantrell2884209/13/1980
Christena Silvey Coleman4423909/29/1995
Corri Rae Mader-Twillmann7291509/16/2020
Dale Robert Engelbrecht3200609/15/1984
David H. Dunlap2524504/24/1976
David Matthew Gohn5104009/19/2001
David Paul Evans3364910/11/1985
Deedra Lynne Nicholson7110109/12/2018
Don M. Henry2444604/27/1974
Donald Colin Young7264508/03/2020
Emily Nicole Godat7662409/11/2024
George Chrysler Fisher4652709/29/1995
Hannon Taylor Ford7498910/14/2022
Harold Lynn Henry2367904/27/1974
Heath Hardman7010309/13/2017
Jacob Yadon Garrett4032710/02/1992
Jeffery Daniel Welch6752211/17/2014
Jodi Bea Brunson7437404/13/2022
John Roy Williams7691609/24/2024
Joseph Michael Block7457509/14/2022
Justin Howard Nelson5680909/29/2004
Kenneth Allen Wagoner2632909/03/1977
Kierstan McKenzie Snider7526604/12/2023
Larry Robert Burton6902209/14/2016
Lyndell N. Beard4368209/29/1995
Lynsie Rochelle Gabel-Upton6382109/14/2011
Martin Philip Simpson6132204/22/2009
Melissa Lynn Stewart4990209/19/2001
Micah Gregory Jones7609001/11/2024
Michael Brian Curtis5592407/22/2004
Michael P. Hutchings4214809/27/1991
Newton C. Brill1871304/25/1964
Nikki Joleah Kinder6775604/15/2015
Raymond Earl Williams4433009/29/1995
Richard Moore2094608/30/1969
Rickey Dean Farrow4577609/27/2000
Rizwan Ahad4510506/20/1994
Robert David Ray2961309/19/1981
Ronald J. Garrett1976409/03/1966
Roy Eugene Williams3871209/27/1991
Sarah Beth Bernard6205109/09/2009
Schuyler George Laverentz5689209/29/2004
Seth Owens7672809/11/2024
Steven A. Privette3223109/15/1984
Thomas Robert Flack6806909/16/2015
Trent Thompson7216609/18/2019
Truman Lewis Wiles3126409/17/1983
Zane Anthony Privette6928609/14/2016

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