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Atty. Catherine Moore

Atty. Catherine Moore

Katie Moore joined the firm as Of Counsel in April, 2018 and practices primarily in the firm's office in Springfield, Missouri. Ms.

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About Catherine Moore at a glance

Catherine Moore is an attorney based in Springfield, Missouri, practforg at Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP. Educated at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026) and Best Lawyers in America โ€” Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

About

  • Katie Moore joined the firm as Of Counsel in April, 2018 and practices primarily in the firm's office in Springfield, Missouri
  • Ms. Moore focuses her practice on estate planning, trust and probate administration, business succession planning and mediation. โ€‹Ms
  • Moore received her Juris Doctor degree and LL.M. in Tax from the University of Missouri at Kansas City and a LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Missouri - Columbia
  • While at UMKC, Ms. Moore was an intern law clerk for the Chief Judge of the US District Court for the District of Kansas, served on the staff of The Urban Lawyer and was the Chief Judge of the Honor Court
  • Ms. Moore practiced in the Kansas City area in both Kansas and Missouri before moving to Springfield with her family
  • She has served as an adjunct professor teaching a graduate level Communication and Negotiation course at Missouri State University
  • Ms. Moore has extensive experience mediating civil and family matters and assisted in the development of mediation programs in three counties in Southern Missouri
  • She currently serves as the Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of The Missouri Bar. โ€‹Ms
  • Moore is involved in numerous organizations in the Springfield community as a board member and volunteer
  • She currently serves as a board member and Vice Chair of the Ozarks Technical Community College Board of Trustees
  • She is a past president of the Springfield Branson National Airport Board, the Springfield Greene County Library Board of Trustees, the Mercy Hospital Health Foundation Board and the Junior League of Springfield and past board member of Isabel's House Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, Child Advocacy Center and the Springfield Ballet
  • Ms. Moore is a private pilot holding single engine, multi engine and instrument ratings

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practforg law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Catherine Moore's law office located?
Catherine Moore's law practice is located in Springfield, Missouri. The firm is Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Catherine Moore go to law school?
Catherine Moore earned their education at (J.D., 1996).
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What awards or recognition has Catherine Moore receiandd?
Catherine Moore's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America โ€” Trusts and Estates.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
- 1996

Awards

Best Lawyers in America โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America โ€” Trusts and Estates
- 2026

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