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Daniela Labinoti
Attorney The Law Firm of Daniela Labinoti El Paso, TX
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Daniela Labinoti is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Attorney for her work in the field of Law and in acknowledgment of her work at the Law Firm of Daniela Labinoti.
For 16 years, Daniela Labinoti has been helping clients in Texas and New Mexico seek justice for Personal Injuries and Employment Law. At the Law Office of Daniela Labinoti, P.C., she puts her heart and soul into every case to ensure that her clients can receive the best possible representation.
Ms. Labinoti grew up in Albania, and moved to the U.S. to escape the country’s civil war in 1997. She first attended the Lubbock Christian University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 2002. She next attended the Texas Tech University School of Law, earning a J.D. degree in 2005. She became certified by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy in 2008 for Trial Skills and Litigation. Ms. Labinoti became a member of the College Bar of Texas in 2007, joining the distinguished society of law professionals in Texas.
She currently practices Law in Texas, New Mexico, Western District of Texas, and U.S. District of New Mexico. Ms. Labinoti is passionate about working with clients for Personal Injury Law, which includes injuries, slips and falls, motor vehicles, accidents, animal bites, and product liabilities; as well as Employment Law on the basis of national origin, FMLA, FLSA, sex, race, age, pregnancy, retaliation, wrongful termination, and workers compensation retaliation.
Ms. Labinoti is professionally associated with the Texas Bar Association, New Mexico Bar Association, El Paso Trial Lawyers Association, where she was the former President, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and the West Texas Labor Employment Association.
Clients visit the Law Firm of Daniela Labinoti for many reasons. They may have experienced employment discrimination, workplace injuries, sexual harassment, were whistleblowers, slip-and-fall victims, or suffered injuries in car accidents. Ms. Labinoti says, “When you are faced with a challenge, you need someone aggressive and experienced fighting at your side.” She routinely fights for her clients to win their cases against large entities, such as a recent case won against Mcdonald’s to prove pregnancy discrimination.
She has been honored and awarded for her work with a Top 3 Employment Lawyers in El Paso - Best Rated Award 2019, Best of the Best -Top 10 Attorneys Award 2019, Best Personal Injury Attorneys in El Paso Expertise Award 2020, a 9.6/10 rating from Avvo, 5 Star Rating from Avvo, and the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award 2021.
For more information, visit https://www.labinotilaw.com/.
Helen Rice Grinder
Attorney The Grinder Law Firm Conway, AR
Helen Rice Grinder is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Attorney in the field of Law and in acknowledgment of her work at Helen Rice Grinder - Attorney at Law.
With 43 years of experience in Law, Helen Rice Grinder is a seasoned Attorney in the central Arkansas area.
Ms. Grinder was born and raised in Faulkner County, Arkansas, and grew up on her family’s farm. After graduating high school in 1972, Ms. Grinder attended the University of Central Arkansas, graduating in 1978. She next attended the School of Law in Little Rock, AR, and graduated in 1981 with her J.D. Degree.
As soon as she received her JD degree, Ms. Grinder opened her private practice, The Grinder Law Firm, located at 2216 Washinton Ave. in Conway, AR. At the time, she was the first woman Attorney to found a private practice in the Twentieth Judicial District. She now has over 40 years of experience in family law, divorce, probate law, adoption, custody, guardianship, criminal Law, and personal injury.
Ms. Grinder knows that the lawyer you hire is the most important decision you will make when it comes to personal injury and family matters. Legal issues can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when they involve custody matters and family law. She works hard for her clients, providing the best options for each unique case. Ms. Grinder strives to protect the best interests of her clients as she defends their cases in court.
Ms. Grinder serves citizens of central Arkansas, including Perry County, Searcy County, Van Buren County, and beyond. The law firm is open Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. She says, “Whether you need a family lawyer, divorce lawyer, or someone to represent your personal injury case - we can help.”
Ms. Grinder is a member of the Arkansas Bar Association. She has been recognized by Whos Who PR as a Top Attorney in North America 2021-2022.
On a personal note, Ms. Grinder married her husband, Jerry Lee Grinder, in 1976. He loved to raise, train, and sell paint horses, a practice she has carried on in his honor after his passing in 2019.
For more information, visit https://helenricegrinderattorneyatlaw.com/.
Elizabeth “Lynn” Gordon Esq.
General Counsel Novant Health Coastal Region f/k/a New Hanover Regional Wilmington, NC
Elizabeth “Lynn” Gordon Esq., is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel for her work in the field of Health Law and in acknowledgment of her strategic role as a Healthcare Executive.
Lynn is a highly regarded attorney, with over 25 years of legal and strategic business experience. This includes serving as an equity partner with Nixon Peabody (a Global/AmLaw 100 firm) and working with other practices and healthcare providers nationally. She has served in general counsel, chief legal officer, and corporate compliance oversight roles.
Lynn has advised multiple health systems and physician enterprises on M&A. Her work also includes building and managing legal departments, as well as investigating and negotiating numerous regulatory disclosures/ settlements with state and federal regulatory agencies.
Lynn started her legal career in 1997 with Ungaretti & Harris, Chicago. U&H was a preeminent firm established in 1975, with national recognitions in healthcare law, finance, and complex litigation. Her early practice focused on healthcare financing, mergers, and acquisitions. Lynn also began building a strong Fraud and Abuse background while working with a former U.S. Attorney (DOJ Healthcare Fraud Prosecutor) serving as white-collar defense counsel. She moved quickly through the ranks in private practice, becoming a partner and then equity partner— also serving in significant management roles including on the Executive Committee of U&H, and as Health Department Chair for both U&H and Nixon Peabody’s Chicago offices. In 2017, Lynn was recruited from Nixon Peabody to join the Executive Team of New Hanover Regional, a multi-hospital system in North Carolina anchored by a 700-bed teaching hospital serving as a Branch Campus of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. In 2021, Lynn led this healthcare system’s restructuring and $4.9B sale to Novant Health, through a highly regulated, public, and political process.
Lynn earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Michigan State University, while working for MSU’s Office of Supportive Services—Minority & FirstGeneration College Student Enrichment Program as a writing tutor. She then completed her Master’s degree in English at North Carolina State University, teaching Freshman English and graduating with Honors. She taught at several colleges and then attended the top program nationally for health law—Loyola University Chicago School of Law—earning her JD in 1996. She was a Dean’s List Scholar and an Honors Grant Recipient.
Lynn has lectured and published extensively, including for the American Health Law Association (AHLA). She is quoted in many publications, including the Chicago Tribune and Modern Healthcare, and was featured in two cover stories in 2019. Lynn is a member of AHLA and the North Carolina and American Bar Associations. She has received recognition for her excellence in law and business by Chambers USA, Leading Lawyers Network, Best Lawyers in America© for Health Care Law, and the Legal 500 United States Editorial for Healthcare: Service Providers.
For more information, visit www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-gordon-clo
John (Jack) Collins
Attorney Ellis Law Firm, LLC Salyersville, KY
John (Jack) Collins is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Attorney for his work in the field of Law and in acknowledgment of his work at The Law Office of John (Jack) Collins.
With nearly 45 years of experience, Mr. Collins has dedicated his career to practicing Law in Eastern Kentucky. Before starting his decades-long career, Mr. Collins attended Northern Kentucky University, graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree in 1974. He then studied at the University of Kentucky, graduating with his J.D. degree in 1977.
Mr. Collins has been practicing law for 44 years in Eastern Kentucky. He is admitted to the Kentucky Bar, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. He currently practices at his own private firm, The Law Office of John (Jack) Collins. In his line of work, Mr. Collins works with his clients on cases involving Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation, Social Security, Civil Litigation, and Mineral Law which includes coal, oil, and gas.
His specialty is Personal Injury Law. Clients come to him with cases for motor vehicle accidents, intentional acts, defective products, hazardous worksites, worker’s compensation, and social security disability cases. He
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attributes his success to his ability to communicate with people, not just as a lawyer but also as a friend.
Involved with his community outside of work, Mr. Collins was a critical member involved with establishing the Magoffin County High School football team. He was also a leader behind a local election, which resulted in the approval of alcohol sales in Magoffin County, KY.
Mr. Collins was elected to the office of Magoffin County Attorney in 1990. He has been recognized as a Top Attorney of North America by Who’s Who PR in 2021.
His professional affiliations include the Kentucky Bar Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, and the American Association for Justice.
On a personal note, Mr. Collins enjoys spending time with his children: his daughter Kellie Collins, who is a Partner in Golden Law Office in Lexington, KY, and his son Alex Collins, who is a Quality Control Senior Manager for Novartis Gene Therapies and his grandchildren Charlie and Henry and step-grandchildren Nellie and Decim.
He would like to dedicate this honorable recognition with special thanks to his Mentor, Joe Savage.
Joyce E. Barrett is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Attorney for her work in the field of Law and in acknowledgment of her work at The Law Office of Joyce E. Barrett.
Ms. Barrett has been practicing Law for 50 years. She has been helping people in the Cleveland, OH area with Divorce and Family Law for decades as the Founding Attorney of The Law Office of Joyce E. Barrett. Located at 55 Public Square Ste 1260 in Cleveland, OH, Ms. Barrett works on highconflict divorce cases and cases involving substantial assets. She and her team are specialized in property division in divorce, determining spousal support, business or professional practice valuations, and other family law matters. The law firm offers full-service family law services, paternity adoption, stepparent adoption, and more. Her motto is, “The Experience You Need. The Solutions You Want.”
Alongside her work at her private law firm, Ms. Barrett is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, where she has been teaching since 1991. She is the author of “Practice and Procedure in Domestic Relations” (1984), a contributor to Banks Baldwin “Ohio Domestic Relations Law,” (2006), and is a lecturer for Bar Review courses. and more. Ms. Barrett has given lectures on Family Law for continuing education seminars that were sponsored by the American Bar Association, Cleveland Marshall Law Alumni Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Summit County Bar Association, Cleveland Women Lawyers Association, Ohio Family Law Institute, Inc., Parma Bar Association, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, and Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association.
Ms. Barrett earned her JD degree at Cleveland State University Marshall College of Law in 1971. She is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association. She is the past Chairperson of the Specialization and Certification Committee of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association, the past chairperson of the Family Law Section of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and a member of the Ohio Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Child Support Enforcement. In addition, Ms. Barrett is certified as an Arbitrator by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Family Law Mediator by the Ohio Supreme Court.
As an accomplished professional, she was named among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in her region, and was awarded as a Super Lawyer.
Her previous cases include working as Counsel in the Ohio Supreme Court Cases of Cherry v. Cherry, McClain v. McClain, Schulte v. Schulte, For more information, visit https://www.joyceebarrett.com/.
Joy M. Feinberg
Partner Feinberg Sharma. P. C. Chicago, IL
Joy M. Feinberg is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for her outstanding achievements in the field of law and her professional excellence as the Managing Partner at Feinberg Sharma P. C.
Proudly serving Chicago and its surrounding counties, Feinberg Sharma (FS) is a renowned divorce and family law firm dedicated to achieving your goals. The dynamic attorneys demonstrate the highest level of motivation and compassion while offering seasoned intuition and keen insight. Feinberg Sharma represents business owners; “C” suite and highly compensated senior management; physicians, lawyers, nurses, and other professionals; rising executives and administrators; teachers and their spouses or partners. Experienced in every area of divorce and divorce-related family matters, the highly dedicated attorneys can help with a wide array of issues from International Child Abduction (Hague) matters; Parenting/Custody issues to business valuation; maintenance/ alimony and child support; income division to pensions and retirement plan and executive compensation plan division.
Having devoted 41 years of legal service, Attorney Joy M. Feinberg is a fierce and focused advocate for individuals of wealth who are contemplating or are in the midst of a divorce. She has built and maintained a commendable reputation for leading and consulting with highly reputable organizations and institutions. Committed to her clients’ divorce goals, Ms. Feinberg is a partner at Feinberg Sharma P.C., in Chicago, Illinois, where she focuses her practice on family law, particularly complex issues faced by business owners and high-level executives. She utilizes her substantial experience with the financial aspects of divorce to understand and explain tax-driven financial solutions, executive compensation, perquisites, and will propose creative parenting plans.
Ms. Feinberg earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Illinois. Then she received her Juris Doctor Degree from DePaul University College of Law. She holds a license to practice law before all Illinois state and several Illinois federal courts.
An active member of the legal community, Ms. Feinberg is the founder of Women Empowering Women, a program to train female divorce lawyers on the vast array of financial knowledge required of sophisticated divorce practitioners. She has also served in several leadership positions for the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and the Mediation Council of Illinois. She continues to serve on the Advocate editorial board of the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section. Moreover, Ms. Feinberg frequently writes and lectures on divorce and family law topics for legal publications and organizations.
As a testament to her professional excellence, Ms. Feinberg is the recipient of several awards, including the Michael Cohen Award and the Samuel S. Berger Award. She was also awarded Fellow of the Year twice by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, selected to Super Lawyers, 2006-2021, and Illinois Top 50 Women. She has recently been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© since 2016 Family Law and ranked as 1 of the 100 best family law trial lawyers in the US by the American College of Family Trial Lawyers.
In her spare time, Ms. Feinberg and her husband, Greg, enjoy traveling the world and collecting art.
To learn more, please visit https://fsfamlaw.com/.
Karen Matcke Crosby
Attorney Karen Matcke Crosby Walnut Creek, CA
Karen Matcke Crosby is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Attorney for her exemplary contributions in the legal field and in acknowledgment of her dedication to her private firm, Karen Matcke Crosby.
As an Attorney since 1989 and Certificated Mediator since 2009, Karen Matcke Crosby has led an impressive career in legal service for over 32 years. She has a demonstrated history in private practice, in-house, and government legal practice. Highly skilled in many areas of law, Ms. Crosby’s repertoire of expertise includes mediation, dispute resolution, and conflict resolution. She examines possible solutions, helps facilitate discussion, and guides the involved parties towards a mutual and acceptable agreement. In addition, she focuses her practice on real estate, mortgage finance, personal injury, wills, trusts and estates, construction, and contracts.
Located in the San Francisco Bay area, Karen Matcke Crosby is dedicated to serving Contra Costa and Alameda Counties and San Francisco Bay Area with mediation services throughout California. The office has experience in business organization, real estate, home building, personal injury, land use, boundaries, contracts, construction, government, investment partnerships, business organizations, trusts, and estates.
To achieve her education, Ms. Crosby earned B.A. in Political Science PreLaw Public Administration from California Polytechnic State UniversitySan Luis Obispo in 1985, followed by a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law 1988. She maintains professional memberships with the San Francisco Bar Association, Contra Costa County Bar Association, California Bar Association, and served as the President of the Contra Costa County Bar Association Women’s Section.
On a personal note, Ms. Crosby enjoys traveling in her spare time. She has also served on the fundraising committee at La Trampas Inc., and supports organizations helping adults with developmental disabilities.
She dedicates this recognition to her father, Elden Matcke, and mother, Annette Maggiora, whom she thanks for their love and support. She also recognizes the loving memory of her mentor, Judge Peggy Hora.
Lamonte E. Scott
Attorney Lamonte E. Scott, P.C. Snellville, GA
Lamonte E. Scott is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Attorney for his dedication to his clients and his excellence in the field of Law.
As a distinguished attorney, he relies on his vast experience to fight passionately for every client’s rights both in and out of court. Mr. Scott is dedicated to fighting for the compensation his clients deserve. His motto is, “Don’t let someone get away with hurting you.”
Mr. Scott primarily works with clients seeking personal injury and personal liability cases at his practice, Lamonte E. Scott PC. This includes auto accidents, wrongful death, and premises liability. He tackles personal injury cases of any size, from dog bites to fender benders. He is known for going above and beyond to help his clients. Lamonte E. Scott PC is currently located at 2351 Henry Clower Blvd SW suite E in Snellville, GA.
As a lawyer practicing for over 27 years, Mr. Scott has a wealth of experience to draw on for each case. He has managed cases on the state and federal level, including the Supreme Court of Georgia, the U.S. Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Court.
He received his education at Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, where he earned his J. D. degree. Mr. Scott is a member of the Georgia Bar Association. His excellence in the law profession has been noted in a profile feature on the Who’s Who Directories website 2021-2022 edition.
Nicholas A. Longo
Attorney Bachand Longo & Higgins Putnam, CT
Nicholas A. Longo is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Attorney for his work in the field of Law and in acknowledgment of his work at Bachand Longo & Higgins.
Mr. Longo works at Bachand, Longo & Higgins. The firm first opened its doors in 1935, and has been helping the Putnam, CT, community ever since. Mr. Longo started at the firm in 1960, where he still works today. Located at 168 Main St. in Putnam, CT, the firm is open 9 AM-5 PM Monday through Friday.
He began his college education at Clark University in Worcester, MA, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1956. He then earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1959.
As he began his longstanding legal career, Mr. Longo gained experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney on the 11th Circuit Court from 1961-1965. He then took on a position as the Deputy Coroner of Windham County from 1965-1972. Mr. Longo has worked as an Attorney at Bachand, Longo & Higgins for over 56 years.
In his daily work, Mr. Longo helps his clients navigate the complexities of many types of real estate law, estate planning, business law, municipal matters, civil proceedings, and more. He represents buyers and sellers of both residential and commercial real estate properties. Mr. Longo represents borrowers and lenders in commercial mortgage transactions, as well as representing landlords or tenants in housing dispute matters. He has expertise in boundary and easement disputes, zoning, land use, and many other types of regulatory law matters.
As a professional in his field, he is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and the Windham County Bar Association. He has previously served as the Board of Directors of Putnam Savings and Loan Association (1969-1978), Board of Directors of the Citizen’s National Bank (1969-2015), and a General Counsel for Citizen’s National Bank (1969-2015).
He is an active member of his local community, and is involved with myriad organizations. He is the Past Chairman of the Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals, the Past President of the Putnam Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Putnam Board of Education, a member of the State Board of Education, and a member of the Vision for Putnam Committee.
For more information, visit https://www.bachandlongohiggins.com/.
Richard L. Morris
Attorney Morris Law Group P.A. Edina, MN
Richard L. Morris is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Attorney for his work in the field of Law and in acknowledgment of his work at Morris Law Group.
Richard L. Morris began the Morris Law Group in 2002, and is dedicated to fighting for Minnesotans in Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, and Commercial Law cases. As a seasoned Attorney, Mr. Morris has four decades of experience in Law, with expertise in Real Estate Law.
He first attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he earned a Political Science and Business Administration degree in 1970. He then attended William Mitchell College of Law in 1974, graduating with his Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree. He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
As a native Minnesotan, Mr. Morris has been serving his community in Edina, MN, since his first job at Eberhardt Company in 1974. He worked as Corporate Counsel for two years before becoming a Partner and Attorney at Steffens & Morris, gaining experience in civil litigation. Mr. Morris and his Partners founded Morris, Harvey & Sheehan in 1977. He then became a Partner at Morris, Fuller, & Seaver PA in 1980, where he worked for 15 years, building a successful bankruptcy practice. In 1995, Mr. Morris added another Senior Partnership to his business portfolio at Morris, Carlson & Hoelscher. Here he took on increasing bankruptcy cases and continued to develop his real estate and business law cases.
With years of experience founding law practices and managing teams of law professionals, Mr. Morris began working as the Managing Partner at Morris Law Group in 2007. On a day-to-day basis, Mr. Morris prepares documents, leases, stock offerings, vendor contracts, and more. He continues to aggressively prosecute and defend clients to achieve the best outcomes for their cases. He says, “For me, success comes with a longtime commitment to top-notch legal services. That’s why our clients come back to us over and over again — and they refer us to their friends. I’m proud of that.”
Mr. Morris focuses on Real Estate transactional work. He does legal support work for Morris Law branches, M.L.G. Title, L.L.C., and more. He continually takes on new clients. Additionally, he has a longstanding love of entrepreneurship, and has many decades of experience with business and investing. Among Mr. Morris’s pursuits are multiple largescale title companies that closed over 2,000 transactions per month. This includes M.L.G. Title, L.L.C., Equity Lending, Inc.; Commercial Mortgage Fund, L.L.C.; Pawn America, Inc.; and Cash-N-Pawn, L.L.C. He is involved with business reorganizations, including bankruptcy and debt reorganizations, including for restaurants and real estate development companies.
On a personal note, Mr. Morris loves to spend time with his family. He and his wife Fay develop real estate together, and his daughter Heather runs M.L.G. Title (part of Morris Law Group). Mr. Morris adores his two grandchildren, and drives them to school every day.
For more information, visit https://www.morrislawmn.com/.
Robert A. Green, Jr. Esq.
Attorney Kemp Ruge & Green Law Group Trinity, FL
Robert A. Green, Jr. Esq. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Attorney for his exemplary contributions in the field of Law and his professional excellence at Kemp, Ruge & Green Law Group.
Committed to improving the community, Kemp, Ruge & Green Law Group proudly serves Pasco, Hernando, Westshore, Tampa, Carrollwood, and Clearwater. The personal injury attorneys at the firm handle a variety of personal injury law areas, including auto accidents, slip and falls, workrelated auto accidents, defective consumer products, to name a few. As a client-oriented firm, Kemp, Ruge & Green Law Group focuses on providing clients with the best possible results-driven service.
Attorney Robert A. Green Jr, a former detective and assistant prosecutor, has been serving his clients’ legal needs in both Pinellas and Pasco communities for the last 23 years. He focuses his law practice on prioritizing clients with personal attention to cost-effective case management and prompt responsiveness to situational needs. Honing on his exceptional negotiating skills, Mr. Green has been dedicated to delivering impressive results at Kemp, Ruge & Green Law Group for the past six years. In light of his academic achievements, Mr. Green completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of Florida in 1987. Following graduation, he was employed for eight years with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office as a detective while attending graduate school at the University of South Florida. In 1994, he left the Sheriff’s office. Subsequently, Mr. Green obtained his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, in 1997 graduating as the prestigious recipient of the Distinguished Student Award and as Valedictory Speaker.
An active member of his field, Mr. Green remains a member of the MultiMillion Dollar Advocates Forum and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor that less than 1% of attorneys receive nationwide.
In his spare time, Mr. Green enjoys football and spending time with his family. He has a son and a daughter. He also devotes himself to contributing pro bono work to the Sixth Judicial Circuit’s Teen Court Program as a Magistrate overseeing first-time youthful offenders sentenced by their peers.
To learn more, please visit https://kemprugegreen.com/the-firm/.
Steven Schuster
Steven Schuster is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Trusted Attorney for his remarkable contributions in the field of Law and his work at Steven V. Schuster Attorney at Law.
For over 45 years, Attorney Steven Schuster has led an impressive career serving clients in Virginia and New Jersey. He demonstrated his knowledge and experience in state and federal government investigations and federal grand jury investigations to advance in the legal field as a trial attorney. Mr. Schuster currently situates in Hackensack, NJ at Steve V. Schuster Attorney At Law, a law firm specializing in Criminal Law, Employment Law and Estate Litigation. As a trial attorney, he handles cases in Wills & Estates, Assault Cyberspace/Internet Crimes Drug Possession & Drug Trafficking DUI Defense Fraud Murder.
In pursuit of his education, Mr. Schuster earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law in 1977. He is admitted to the Virginia and New Jersey State Bars. He completed his undergraduate degree with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Gettysburg College in 1974.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Schuster is the recipient of the distinguished AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell.
Ryan Patrick Waters
Managing Partner Dodson & Waters LLC Jefferson City, MO
Ryan Patrick Waters is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Attorney for his work in the field of Civil and Criminal Law and in acknowledgment of his work at Dodson & Waters LLC.
Mr. Waters and his law partner Daniel Dodson are the founders and attorneys at Dodson & Waters LLC. Mr. Waters has seven years of experience in the legal field, and is proud to help local residents resolve issues with traffic tickets, theft, expungements, weapons crimes, and many more legal issues. He is pleased to have established a modern law service in an underserved area in order to serve his local community. The law office is located at 212 Lafayette Street in Jefferson City, MO.
Growing up, Mr. Waters saw that many lawyers were perceived negatively, and he strived to be a good lawyer to transform public perception of the job. Mr. Waters has been described as a “lawyer with passion and heart to lead the change that people wanted to see in the world.”
To begin his career, Mr. Waters started off as the Assistant Manager of EB Games, where he remained from 2003-2005. Mr. Waters then worked at Valhalla’s Gate from 2007-2-11. In 2013, Mr. Waters started a role as a Research Assistant at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner’s Office.
Mr. Waters has experience with many kinds of cases, including violent crimes, traffic tickets/violations, theft, expungements, business law, reinstatement of driver’s licenses, landlord-tenant law, real estate law, and DWI/DUI cases. The majority of his cases focus on landlord-tenant disputes and driver’s license reinstatement and defense. He is dedicated to fighting hard for all of his clients, to obtain the best outcomes possible for each case.
His pro-bono work includes providing assistance to many underserved communities. Mr. Waters contributed pro-bono services to the Jefferson City Samaritan Center. He has worked as an advocate for the Veteran’s Advocacy Clinic of the Equal Rights Association, and as a defense liaison to the Cole County Treatment Court.
Before opening his law office, Mr. Waters first earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management and Business Administration in 2009. He next earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Law in 2014.
Mr. Waters remains associated with the NACL Association, the Cole County Bar Association, the Estate Planning Committee of the Cole County Bar Association, and the Thomas Elwood Inns of Court. He has recently been recognized for his professional achievements by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers.
Looking to the future, Mr. Waters hope to expand the law firm, and add at least two more law professionals to the practice.
In his spare time, Mr. Waters enjoys cars, games, reading, music, and art.
For more information, visit https://www.dodsonwaters.com/.