- DivorceMs. Bade joined Neale & Newman upon graduation in 2011. Her focus is litigation with practice areas including banking and finance law, business and commercial law, construction law, divorce and family law, personal injury, and real estate law.
- Child Support, child support, adoption, and more. It is a complex field that requires a great deal of knowledge, understanding, and experience. Family law attorneys are uniquely qualified to help clients navigate the complexities of this area of law in Missouri. At Neale & Newman, we understand the importance of family law and the impact it can have on the lives of those involved. We have a team of experienced family law attorneys in Springfield, MO who are dedicated to providing clients with the best possible legal representation.
- Child Custody and VisitationChild Custody - Missouri courts keep the best interests of the child as their priority when determining custody. Joint custody is always the preferred option. In the event that one parent is deemed unfit or unable to care for the child, the other parent may be awarded sole custody.
- AdoptionAdopting a child in Missouri can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it does come with a cost. The cost of adopting a child in the state of Missouri can vary greatly depending on the type of adoption, the agency being used, and other factors. Generally speaking, international adoptions tend to be more expensive than domestic. In addition, private agencies typically charge much higher fees than public or nonprofit ones. Ultimately, potential adoptive parents should carefully research all available options so that they can make an informed decision about their adoption plan and know what kind of financial commitment to expect when pursuing Missouri adoptions.
- Paternity
- Premarital AgreementStepparent and Domestic Adoptions - Missouri has determined laws and regulations for adoption. These are designed to protect the rights of both the child and the adoptive parents. In the adoption process, prospective adoptive parents must meet specified requirements and undergo a background check.
- GuardianshipAnne Sallee Mason practices in the areas of estate planning (including Wills, Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney, and Elder Law), probate administration (including decedent’s estates, guardianships, and conservatorships), and trust administration. Anne has over thirty (30) years’ experience in these areas and has served as chair of the firm’s internal probate and estate planning committee as well as the local bar association Probate and Trust Committee.
- Spousal SupportWe have extensive experience in all areas of family law in Springfield, MO. That includes custody and visitation, as well as child support and alimony.
- Criminal DefenseMr. White has a wide range of civil litigation experience, including the broad areas of commercial, personal injury, and domestic relations (e.g., dissolution of marriage, child custody and paternity). His commercial litigation experience specifically includes contracts, mechanic’s liens, landlord/tenant, construction fraud, defamation, products liability and creditor rights (inclusive of bankruptcy). In addition, Mr. White is well experienced in non-litigation civil practice areas such as banking (e.g., loan documentation and regulatory compliance), real estate (e.g., title work, sales and purchases, leases and foreclosures) and business transactions. Although restricting his practice to civil matters, Mr. White has served as a commercial law consultant in white collar criminal defense proceedings.
- Corporate LawMr. Risby joined Neale and Newman in August 2011 and became a partner in 2017. His practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, estate planning and probate administration, real estate, commercial, franchise, and corporate law.
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business TransactionsKirsten E. Poppen brings with her over two decades of experience in litigation and business ownership matters. During her hiatus from the practice of law, Ms. Poppen worked for business owners facilitating numerous business transactions and performing hundreds of business valuations. Ms. Poppen’s business experience included extensive consulting on profitability, management efficiency, future and exit planning. Ms. Poppen’s legal experience includes business litigation, transactions, commercial matters, and family law, having practiced in both Kansas City and Springfield.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Real Estate Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsAt Neale & Newman, we proudly provide individuals and businesses throughout Southwest Missouri with top-notch legal representation in a wide range of practice areas. From estate planning and family law matters to business transactions and real estate sales, we bring a wealth of combined experience and the extensive resources that clients need to accomplish their specific goals.
- Eminent DomainBryan also assists clients with asset protection by forming and structuring strategic limited liability companies and other entities, including trusts. He represents clients in many different industries, including real estate, banking, aviation, entertainment, and pharmaceuticals. This broad array of industries has helped Bryan develop a practice that assists clients in a wide range of issues—employment law, personal injury, workers’ compensation, eminent domain, municipal government, estate administration, and landlord/tenant law.
- Personal InjuryHis practice also includes trademarks, copyrights, and litigation. He has handled 300 applications to register trademarks in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He has experience in trademark and copyright registration; trademark opposition and infringement claims and litigation; and copyright infringement claims and litigation. He also has experience in the areas of banking law; commercial and consumer financing; commercial paper transactions; real estate sale and financing transactions; and personal injury and products liability actions.
- Estate PlanningVery few people who are named trustees and executors are familiar enough with this complicated area of law to successfully fulfill their responsibilities and administer a trust or an estate. In addition to guiding clients through each phase of the administration process, we also provide practical advice for protecting trusts and estates from creditors, required court filings, estate and income taxes, and other common issues that must be handled after the death of an individual.
- Wills
- TrustsAt Neale & Newman., we proudly represent clients who need help navigating probate and trust administration proceedings. We have a stellar reputation for providing a wide range of efficient, cost-effective legal services and for treating our clients with the respect and dignity they deserve during periods of mourning.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure
- Tax Law