Atty. John P. Heisserer

Atty. John P. Heisserer

John P. Heisserer is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, family law, family law - divorce and 8 other areas of law.

Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John P. Heisserer at a glance

John P. Heisserer is a Member based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, practicing at Rice, Spaeth, Summers & Heissener, L.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1984). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1981) and Southeast Missouri State University (B.A., 1978). Active member of The Missouri Bar American Bar Association American Judicature Society Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Cape Girardeau, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John P. Heisserer is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, family law, family law - divorce and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at Rice, Spaeth, Summers & Heissener, L.C. in Cape Girardeau, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Heisserer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Heisserer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

John P. Heisserer is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Missouri →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John P. Heisserer is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Missouri →

Child Custody & Visitation

John P. Heisserer is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Missouri →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John P. Heisserer is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →

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.

John P. Heisserer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Cape Girardeau 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 John P. Heisserer

Where is John P. Heisserer's law office located?
John P. Heisserer's law practice is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The firm is Rice, Spaeth, Summers & Heissener, L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Heisserer handle?
John P. Heisserer focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John P. Heisserer practiced law?
John P. Heisserer has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John P. Heisserer go to law school?
John P. Heisserer earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John P. Heisserer for a consultation?
You can contact John P. Heisserer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1981
B.A.
Southeast Missouri State University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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