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.
Litigation - Trusts and Estates & More Attorney · Serving Springfield, MO
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About Catherine Moore at a Glance
Catherine Moore is a trusts attorney based in Springfield, Missouri, practicing at Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP. Educated at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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. Moore focuses her practice on estate planning, trust and probate administration, business succession planning and mediation. 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. 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
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Catherine Moore's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine Moore handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Springfield.
Trusts in Springfield
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Springfield
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
Springfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Springfield-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Springfield Choose Catherine Moore
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Catherine Moore's practice in the field of trusts.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Catherine Moore's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Springfield
A Springfield-based practice means Catherine Moore attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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