Atty. Colly J. Durley

Atty. Colly J. Durley

Colly J. Durley is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, juvenile, personal injury.

Columbia Columbia 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Colly J. Durley at a glance

Colly J. Durley is a Partner based in Columbia, Missouri, practicing at Smith Lewis, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1986). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1986) and Northwest Missouri State University (B.S.Ed., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boone County Bar Association. Serands clients in Columbia, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Colly J. Durley is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, juvenile, personal injury
  • Colly received a B.S.Ed. degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Colly practices at Smith Lewis, LLP in Columbia, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Colly J. Durley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Colly J. Durley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Colly J. Durley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Colly J. Durley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Juvenile Law

Colly J. Durley is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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 Columbia 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Colly J. Durley

Where is Colly J. Durley's law office located?
Colly J. Durley's law practice is located in Columbia, Missouri. The firm is Smith Lewis, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Colly J. Durley handle?
Colly J. Durley focuses on personal injury, employment, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Colly J. Durley practiced law?
Colly J. Durley has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Colly J. Durley go to law school?
Colly J. Durley earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S.Ed., 1974).
How can I contact Colly J. Durley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Colly J. Durley received?
Colly J. Durley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1986
B.S.Ed.
Northwest Missouri State University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1986

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