Atty. Joy Tompkins Ferguson
Joy Tompkins Ferguson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business organization, business law and 12 other areas of law. Joy received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University, and has been licensed for 25 years.
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Joy Tompkins Ferguson is a Partner based in Piedmont, Missouri, practicing at Hackworth, Ferguson & Thompson, L.L.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2001) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri (2001). Educated at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Law J.D. (—) and Southwest Missouri State University B.S. Political Science Southwest Missouri State University B.S. Public Law (—). Active member of The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Piedmont, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joy Tompkins Ferguson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business organization, business law and 12 other areas of law
- Joy received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Joy practices at Hackworth, Ferguson & Thompson, L.L.C. in Piedmont, MO
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Joy Tompkins Ferguson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joy Tompkins Ferguson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Joy Tompkins Ferguson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Missouri →
Joy Tompkins Ferguson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →
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.
Joy Tompkins Ferguson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Joy Tompkins Ferguson is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Missouri →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Joy Tompkins Ferguson is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 Piedmont 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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