Atty. Stephen J. Briggs
Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Alpha Theta. Member, St.
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About Stephen J. Briggs at a glance
Stephen J. Briggs is a Managing Partner based in St. Joseph, Missouri, practicing at Morton, Reed, Counts, Briggs & Robb, L.L.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri and U.S. Tax Court (1975). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1975) and Macalester College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of St and Joseph Bar Association (President, 1997) The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in St. Joseph, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Phi Alpha Theta
- Member, St. Joseph City Charter Commission, 1981-1982
- Chair, Citizens City Charter Review Committee, 2010
- Past Member and President, St. Joseph Library Board
- Past Member, Albrecht Art Museum now Albrecht-Kemper Museum Board
- Past Member, Missouri Western State College (now University) Foundation
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Stephen J. Briggs's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen J. Briggs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Stephen J. Briggs is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Missouri →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Stephen J. Briggs is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Stephen J. Briggs is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen J. Briggs is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Stephen J. Briggs is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 St. Joseph 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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