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Managing Attorney, The Piatchek Law Firm, LLC
18 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate, Business Law, Real Estate Law, Family Law
Missouri
Hello, my name is Joe Piatchek. I was born in Springfield, Missouri, where I attended elementary, middle school, and high school. In fact, I have lived here in Springfield my entire life, except for seven years spent in Columbia, Missouri: four years undergraduate and three more in law school at the University of Missouri – Columbia. After graduating from Mizzou with my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, I returned to Springfield to work at Lakeland Regional Hospital, where I worked with adolescents who were suffering from various forms of mental illness, abuse, and neglect. I also worked at The Burrell Center in Springfield as a Community Support Worker (social worker/case manager) for senior adults with persistent and acute mental illness. During this time, I first began exploring a professional role as a counselor to others. Rather than pursuing graduate work in psychology, I instead decided to attend law school. Upon graduating with my law degree and passing the Missouri Bar Exam, I returned to my hometown of Springfield and began my own law practice in 2004. Today, I am the Managing Attorney at Piatchek Law Firm, which currently has four attorneys and employs about 15 staff members overall. I am proud of our growth, but I am even more proud of the cast that I have assembled. I am a member of many community and professional organizations, including Southeast Rotary here in Springfield, and I have regularly donated my time and expertise to local churches and non-profit agencies. I have previously volunteered time for Legal Services of Southern Missouri, served on the board of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Ozarks, and the board for Birthright. View More ›
Free Consultation Many, but not all, of our initial consultations are free. During a free consultation clients are typically requesting general information about how a case works, what options are available, how long a case takes, how much it costs, etc. - such as clients interested in creating a new will or trust, setting up a new business, inquiring about a divorce or bankruptcy, or having received a traffic ticket or been charged with a crime, among many other topics. However, if you already have a court
English: Spoken, Written
J.D. (2004) | Law
B.A. (1999) | Psychology
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