Rolla, MO

A.W. Smith is the owner of A.W. Smith Law Firm, P.C., representing victims injured by automobile collisions, semi-truck accidents, and medical malpractice, including brain injuries. He obtained one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in Kansas. His passion for law stems from a personal tragedy, dedicating his life to helping families in need of legal assistance. He is a regular donor to charitable organizations.

Steven A. Edelman

Steven A. Edelman is a trial lawyer with the Edelman Law Office. He holds degrees in Finance, Banking, and Spanish, and is fluent in Spanish. He is licensed in Missouri, Illinois, and the U.S. Federal Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Steven has a background in automotive technology, mechanics, carpentry, roofing, and construction, and holds a first-degree black belt in Uechi-ryu Okinawan karate.

Marshall B. Edelman

Marshall B. Edelman is a trial attorney at the Edelman Law Office. He is a former construction worker and carpenter, and has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. He takes pride in representing injured people and their families, continuing the firm's legacy in Missouri.

David L. Mills

David L. Mills began his career as an attorney in 1989 and represents clients in both criminal and civil litigation matters. His primary areas of practice include criminal defense, business litigation, and personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents. During his 30-plus years of trial practice, Mr. Mills has obtained not guilty verdicts in several high-profile murder, rape, and assault trials. Before entering private practice, Mr. Mills worked as an Assistant Missouri State Public Defender and a District Public Defender, allowing him many opportunities to refine his trial skills. Mr. Mills is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College and the Western Trial Advocacy Institute and belongs to several local and national organizations. He is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Scott T. McBride

Scott T. McBride is a trial attorney who dedicates his practice to protecting the rights of individuals charged with a crime, of people who have suffered serious injury through the negligence of others, and of businesses and employers who want to run their companies and manage their employees smoothly and efficiently. From 1994-1997, he was an Assistant Public Defender in the Rolla office and from 1997-2001 he was Trial Counsel in the Capital Litigation Division in Columbia. Scott began private practice in 2001 and returned to Rolla in 2005 to work with Thomas, Birdsong, Mills & McBride, P.C. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Missouri Bar, and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has tried several complex and high-profile cases throughout Missouri and has substantial experience with representing individuals in the state and federal court systems.

David L. Steelman

As a lifelong resident of small-town and rural Missouri, David Steelman understands firsthand the unique needs of his clients. David was born in Columbia and calls Salem his hometown. After earning an economics degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, David attended the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. He graduated cum laude and first in his law school class in 1978.

T. Drew Schauffler was a Senior Associate Attorney at A.W. Smith Law Firm, representing victims injured by motor vehicle collisions, premises liability incidents, and cases involving wrongful death and dog bites. His personal experience with his father's injury motivated his career in law to help those harmed by others' negligence.