Areas of Practice

 

Administrative Law

Agricultural Law

Bankruptcy

Commercial Litigation

Construction Law

Corporation and Business Law

Criminal Defense

Education Law

Entertainment Law

Estate and Trust Planning/Administration

Family Law

Health Law

Labor and Employment Law

Personal Injury/Wrongful Death

Real Estate Law

Taxation

Worker’s Compensation

 

 

 

Administrative Law 

Our firm represents clients needing assistance in the regulatory environment, representing such clients before federal, state and local agencies.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            Patricia L. Ray 

 

Agricultural Law 

The firm has significant experience representing clients in land acquisition and sale transactions, issues relating to government programs, litigation involving contracts, land use and ag operation issues, contract negotiations  and drafting ag-specific issues in estate and tax planning.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            Nancy L. Browne

             E. Dean White  

 

Bankruptcy 

The   attorneys  and staff at  The  Limbaugh  Firm  assist  clients (both  debtor and  creditor) with both business and personal bankruptcy matters.  We can provide counseling, negotiation and litigation, as well as handling cases under chapters 7, 11 and 13.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            J. Michael Payne  

 

Commercial Litigation 

We have significant experience assisting businesses and corporate clients with all types of lawsuits, from collection of accounts to complex litigation.  In  many of these cases, our  paralegals provide substantial assistance with document acquisition, case management and trial preparation.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            John W. Grimm

            Christopher K. Limbaugh

            E. Dean White 

 

Construction Law  

The members of the firm regularly represent major prime contractors, subcontractors and owners in the many unique aspects of  the  construction  industry including  labor issues,  mechanic liens,  contracts,  dispute resolution, litigation, administrative issues and licensing among others.

 

Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            Nancy L. Browne

            John W. Grimm

              

Corporation and Business Law 

Our attorneys can assist with all aspects of corporation and business law. We help clients with the formation of partnerships and corporations, preparation and  negotiation of contracts, and  closing complicated transactions.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            Nancy L. Browne

            Christopher W. Cole

            R. Michael Howard

            Jeffrey J. Koch

            David S. Limbaugh

            Patricia L. Ray

            E. Dean White 

 

Criminal Defense 

Businesses that are under criminal investigation and individuals who have been charged with a crime need competent, quality legal representation.  We have successfully defended individuals and businesses in various  Missouri state and federal courts.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            John D. Harding 

            Christopher K. Limbaugh

            Curtis O. Poore 

 

Education Law 

Our law firm has been legal counsel to Southeast Missouri State University and the Cape  Girardeau Public Schools for more than 50 years.  The firm also represents more than 30 local school districts throughout Southeast  Missouri.  In addition,  our attorneys have  drawn upon their expertise in education law to represent individuals and teachers in matters involving school districts that we do not represent.       

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            John W. Grimm

            Diane C. Howard 

 

Entertainment Law 

Although The Limbaugh Firm is located in a small, midwestern city, its attorneys have successfully negotiated some of the largest contracts in the entertainment industry.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            David S. Limbaugh 

 

Estate and Trust Planning/Administration 

We assist families and individuals with estate planning, such as the preparation of wills, trusts and powers of attorney. In addition,  we provide assistance with  estate administration,  including filing and probating wills,  litigating disputed issues, filing estate tax returns and distribution of property.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            Christopher W. Cole

            R. Michael Howard

            Jeffrey J. Koch

            David S. Limbaugh 

 

Family Law 

Attorneys within the firm have significant experience in representing and counseling individuals in various domestic relations matters, including adoption, divorce, modifications, child custody issues and juvenile matters.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            Diane C. Howard 

 

Health Law 

We represent health care providers needing assistance with compliance issues under  STARK I and  II , the  Federal Antikickback Statute, HIPAA, as well as state law.   We also provide advice regarding choice of business entity and related tax issues.  Additionally, our attorneys have significant experience defending health care providers in medical malpractice suits.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            J. Michael Payne

            Patricia L. Ray 

 

Labor and Employment Law 

The Limbaugh Firm represents both employers and employees in labor and employment matters,  including contract negotiation,  Family  and  Medical  Leave  Act,  Americans  with  Disabilities  Act,   and  all aspects of employment discrimination.  We have successfully litigated  cases involving these areas,  as well as non-compete agreements and regulatory compliance issues.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            John W. Grimm

            Diane C. Howard

            Patricia L. Ray 

 

Personal Injury/Wrongful Death           

We  represent injured parties  and  their  families in  serious  injury and  wrongful  death cases involving automobile accidents, defective products, industrial accidents and other instances where the injury or death occurs through the fault or negligence of someone else.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            John W. Grimm

            John D. Harding

            Christopher K. Limbaugh

 

 

Real Estate Law 

Our attorneys have extensive experience in real estate transactions, litigation and development, specifically including 1031 exchanges,  zoning and  land use,  foreclosures,  mechanic's liens,  condemnation,  landlord/tenant,  boundary disputes and title issues.

 

             Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            Nancy L. Browne

            R. Michael Howard

            David S. Limbaugh 

 

Taxation 

Three  of our attorneys  have received additional  training  beyond  law  school,   and  they have been awarded an additional  degree  called  an LL.M.  in   Taxation.    They  are  the only  attorneys in  Cape  Girardeau  who have obtained this degree.  Their education and experience has resulted in our law firm being  recognized as one of  the best law firms in the region to obtain advice on tax matters.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            Christopher W. Cole

            R. Michael Howard

            Jeffrey J. Koch 

 

Worker’s Compensation 

We represent individuals who have been seriously injured while at work. Our representation, in consultation with treating and retained physicians, may include efforts to obtain payment of medical bills,   temporary disability and permanent disability payments.

 

            Attorneys practicing in this area are:

 

            John D. Harding

            Jeffrey J. Koch