Springfield, MO

David M. Mayer

David M. Mayer is the managing shareholder of Monsees & Mayer, P.C., focusing on advocating for victims of sexual abuse, motor vehicle accidents, and premises liability. A Kansas City native, he is dedicated to seeking justice for his clients, particularly children and the elderly harmed by negligence. His notable cases include a $5 million verdict for a swimming pool negligence incident and a $24 million sexual abuse verdict. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is recognized among The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100.

James V. O’Brien

Jim was born in western Massachusetts but grew up in Illinois. He clerked for U. S. District Judge James L. Foreman in the Southern District of Illinois. Jim later practiced law with Lewis, Rice & Fingersh in St. Louis, where he was a partner before joining BWO. Jim is a Certified Public Accountant in Missouri and has an LL.M. in Taxation from Washington University School of Law. His legal career has been centered on commercial litigation, for which he has been named a Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyer for many years, and on certain areas of personal injury litigation, including medical malpractice and Jones Act/FELA. Jim has tried many bench and jury cases in Missouri, Illinois, and other states, and has appeared in oral argument in numerous appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court. He has spoken at seminars around the country in areas of his interest. Jim is an avid golfer who claims that a busy law practice keeps his handicap too high and enjoys outdoor and lake-related activities. He is married to the lovely Rita Graham and has five children, all boys, who have kept him young, four of whom are taller, and all of whom are smarter and better looking.

David W Ansley

David is a life-long resident of Southwest Missouri. He grew up in Joplin, Missouri, and graduated from Missouri Southern State University in May of 1970. He was President of Missouri Southern State University's first senior class. In 1973, he graduated from University of Missouri School of Law and has practiced continuously in Springfield, Missouri, ever since. He has devoted his entire legal career as a trial lawyer with heavy interest in plaintiff's personal injury. His major emphasis today is in medical malpractice, wrongful death and product liability. David has received an AV Rating, which is the highest rating awarded by his peers for legal ability and ethical standards.

Randy R. Cowherd

Randy R. Cowherd is an experienced trial attorney with over 50 jury trials and 40 appellate actions. He specializes in litigation, medical malpractice defense, legal malpractice, and products liability. He has received numerous awards including the David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy award and multiple recognitions in Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly Top Defense Verdicts and Super Lawyers.

Kurt Larson

Kurt Larson has been representing personal injury clients as a Missouri lawyer for more than 30 years. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1992, and thereafter spent the summer working with trial attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D. C. Prior to law school, Kurt graduated from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, receiving a BA in English. He founded Larson Law Firm in 2001 and concentrates his practice on personal injury cases, including victims of drunk drivers, auto accidents, products liability, slip and fall cases, and commercial vehicle crashes. He is also the founder of Missouri Safe and Sober.

Ted Perryman

Ted Perryman is widely regarded as one of Missouri’s preeminent trial lawyers. He has been named one of Missouri’s Best Lawyers and is recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer.

Eric M. Belk

Eric M. Belk grew up in Springfield, Mo. He attended Glendale H.S., MSU 1990 (Graduated with Honors with a Bachelor in Finance), 1994 UMKC Law (Trial Litigation Team). He clerked at Southern District Court of Appeals. He was an Associate with Turner Reid Duncan Loomer and Patton, P.C. (1994-1998); from 1998 to Present - Eric M. Belk, P.C. (Of Counsel - Hall-Ansley, P.C.). He is a Past Speaker on for Springfield Metropolitan Bar, MODL, MATA and AAJ on topics ranging from Interstate Trucking Litigation, Effective Expert Deposition Techniques, Tips from the Top, Voir Dire, Maximizing Damages, Trying Cases in Rural Venues and Trial Techniques. He is a Past Board of Director for Interstate Trucking Litigation (AAJ); Board of Directors Missouri Associate Trial Lawyers; National Top 100 Lawyers; Best Lawyers 417 Magazine; Top Attorneys (MO KS) Super Lawyers; Missouri State and Federal Court; Volunteer Service Award (MATA 2018). He has served on Charitable Board of Directors/Volunteer Past and Present - Troop 210 Scout Leader; Girls on the Run; Springfield Aquatics; Trail Spring.