Summer Masterson-Goethals
Family law and divorce attorney in Springfield, Missouri
My name is Summer Masterson-Goethals and I am a family law and divorce attorney in Springfield, Missouri. My firm serves all of Southwest Missouri and is committed to providing excellent legal service at an affordable price. I take a great interest in my clients and often provide assistance beyond your legal issues. This level of specialized attention from a family lawyer in Springfield, Missouri is unique.
No matter your family law issue, we are here to help. With over 20 years of legal experience, we have the background and work ethic to help you in any situation. I take pride in my personal relationships with clients. You won’t get lost in the shuffle at Masterson Law. I've worked in the legal field for over 20 years, assisting area attorneys as a paralegal since 2007 and obtaining my license to practice law in 2011.
As a former legal aid attorney, I believe every customer should have access to quality legal representation at a fair price. Clients of Masterson Law are not just another file. You wont get re-routed into a paralegal when you call me. I take return calls and calls timely. I work my clients to achieve their goals efficiently, effectively, and with as little financial strain as you can. Hiring an attorney is not cheap, but Masterson Law will work with you to locate a litigation plan that works within your budget. People are scared of enormous legal bills -- I work to make sure my client's do not need to suffer devastating litigation expenses. I offer flat fee pricing for various kinds of cases, from domestic to criminal.
I worked as an intern at the Federal Defender's office for the Western District of Missouri. In private practice, I have assisted on a murder trial, in addition to represented clients facing serious felony criminal cases.
I'm an academically author for the Missouri Bar on the subject of discovery. I've spoken as a continuing legal education speaker to the Missouri Bar, local bar associations, and private groups.
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- J.D. (2011) | Law
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- Missouri State University
- B.S. (2000) | Psychology
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- Masterson Law
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- Legal Aid of Southwest Missouri
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- Federal Defender's Office for the Western District of Missouri
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- Missouri Discovery
- MoBar Deskbook
- Missouri Discovery, Springfield, Missouri
- The Missouri Bar
- Consumer Law, Springfield, Missouri
- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
- Top 40 Under 40
- Springfield Business Journal
- Women in the Law Public Interest Award: Nominee
- Missouri Lawyers Weekly
- The Missouri Bar # 63548
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- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
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- National Association of Consumer Advocates
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- Missouri Bar Leadership Academy
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- Missouri
- The Missouri Bar
- ID Number: 63548
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Free Consultation
We provide free initial consultations on most cases and are committed to finding a litigation plan that works within your budget. There is never a charge for Domestic Consultations, but Consumer and Civil appointments require a discounted fee of $80 for a 30 minutes. - Credit Cards Accepted
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- English: Spoken, Written
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