Atty. John Robert Lightner
John Robert Lightner is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, business litigation, real estate and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Drury College in 1979, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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John Robert Lightner is a Partner based in Springfield, Missouri, practicing at Baird Lightner Millsap P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1981), Missouri (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1991). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1982) and Drury College (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association The Missouri Bar Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Serves clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Robert Lightner is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, business litigation, real estate and 3 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from Drury College in 1979, and has been licensed for 45 years
- John practices at Baird Lightner Millsap P.C. in Springfield, MO
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Robert Lightner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 Robert Lightner is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
John Robert Lightner is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Missouri →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Robert Lightner is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Robert Lightner is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Robert Lightner is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →
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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 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.
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