Atty. Marla Jo Franklin

Atty. Marla Jo Franklin

Marla Jo Franklin is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, medical malpractice defense, hospital defense. Marla received a B.S.N. degree from Southwest Baptist University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Springfield Springfield 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Marla Jo Franklin at a glance

Marla Jo Franklin is a medical malpractice, litigation, and health care attorney based in Springfield, Missouri. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1995). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1995) and Southwest Baptist University (B.S.N., 1991). Serands clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Marla Jo Franklin is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, medical malpractice defense, hospital defense
  • Marla received a B.S.N. degree from Southwest Baptist University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Marla practices in Springfield, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Marla Jo Franklin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marla Jo Franklin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

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

Marla Jo Franklin is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Marla Jo Franklin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Marla Jo Franklin is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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 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 Marla Jo Franklin

Where is Marla Jo Franklin's law office located?
Marla Jo Franklin's law practice is located in Springfield, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marla Jo Franklin handle?
Marla Jo Franklin focuses on medical malpractice, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Marla Jo Franklin practiced law?
Marla Jo Franklin has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Marla Jo Franklin go to law school?
Marla Jo Franklin earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S.N., 1991).
How can I contact Marla Jo Franklin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1995
B.S.N.
Southwest Baptist University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1995

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