Atty. Mathew L. Placzek

Atty. Mathew L. Placzek

Mathew Placzek joined Lowther Johnson as an Associate in 2009 after clerking with the firm during law school. Mat provides a wide range of services to his clients in civil litigation, general business consulting, personal injury, wrongful death, landlord-tenant, and collections.

Springfield Springfield 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Mathew L. Placzek at a glance

Mathew L. Placzek is a Member based in Springfield, Missouri, practicing at Lowther Johnson, Attorneys At Law, LLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, real estate, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2009) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2009). Educated at Colorado College (B.A. American, 2006). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association The Missouri Bar Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. Serands clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mathew Placzek joined Lowther Johnson as an Associate in 2009 after clerking with the firm during law school
  • Mat provides a wide range of services to his clients in civil litigation, general business consulting, personal injury, wrongful death, landlord-tenant, and collections
  • Mat is a full service attorney assisting his clients in all stages of litigation including trials
  • Mat has successfully tried numerous cases concerning landlord-tenant and collection matters and has procured favorable results in personal injury matters
  • In addition to being a litigator, Mat also represents individuals and businesses and real estate matters and provides general consulting services
  • Prior to entering law school Mat received a degree in American Political Economy
  • He frequently uses his background in economics to assist his business clients in formulating legal strategies that not only achieve good legal results but also maximizes profitability
  • Mat is a lifelong Springfield resident and takes pride in helping individuals and local businesses in his community

Practice Areas Explained

Mathew L. Placzek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mathew L. Placzek handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Mathew L. Placzek is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.

Mathew L. Placzek is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Mathew L. Placzek is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Mathew L. Placzek is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Mathew L. Placzek is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Mathew L. Placzek

Where is Mathew L. Placzek's law office located?
Mathew L. Placzek's law practice is located in Springfield, Missouri. The firm is Lowther Johnson, Attorneys At Law, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mathew L. Placzek handle?
Mathew L. Placzek focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Mathew L. Placzek practiced law?
Mathew L. Placzek has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Mathew L. Placzek go to law school?
Mathew L. Placzek earned their education at (B.A. American, 2006).
How can I contact Mathew L. Placzek for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mathew L. Placzek received?
Mathew L. Placzek's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A. American
Colorado College
- 2006

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2009

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