Our Springfield Attorneys / lawyers

Owner, Family Law Attorney, Mediator

AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Shelly Reece has 21+ years

experience practicing 

Family Law, Mediation.

EDUCATION:
Missouri State University, Masters of Business Administration, Economics, 2000
Oklahoma City University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1994-1997
Activities: Phi Alpha Delta, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Inns of Court, Licensed Intern, Licensed Mediator, Oklahoma City University Center on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Certified Licensed Mediator, 1997
Southwest Missouri State University, B.S. Political Science/Economics 1989-1993
Activities: Student Government Association, Bruin Pride Band and Concert Chorale
Harrisonville High School, Harrisonville, MO, 1989

ORGANIZATIONS:
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (SMBA) Member, Family Law Committee Member
Christian County Bar Association Member
The Missouri Bar Association Member, Family Law Section Committee Member, Women in the Profession Committee Member, MOSOLO Small Firm Committee Member
Southern Missouri Women Lawyers Member, Meetings and Planning Committee Member
United States Courts for the Western District of Missouri Member
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) Member, Missouri Board Member
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (MCADSV) Member
Mediation Achieving Results for Children (MARCH) Member
Association of Missouri Mediators Member
Civil & Family Mediation Training - Missouri State University Mediation Coach
Licensed Missouri Mediator
Court Appointed Family Law Mediator
Certified Guardian ad Litem
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International Member

Ruck ‘N’ Run National Spokesperson, Board Member

Missouri Choral Artists Board Member

Wesley United Methodist Church Sunday School Teacher, MOPS Leader, Choir Member, Drama Team Member, Member

Missouri United Methodist Church Safe Sanctuary Certified
Daughters of the American Revolution – Three Trails West Chapter Member
Supporter of the Drury CCPS Paralegal Studies Program
Supporter of the Missouri State University Political Science Department

Supporter of the Missouri State University Concert Chorale

Supporter of the Missouri State University Bruin Pride Band

Supporter of the Missouri State University Civil & Family Mediation Program

Supporter of the Dr. Guy B Webb Touring Scholarship Missouri State University

Supporter of the Republic High School Band

Supporter of Republic High School Athletics

2020 Republic High School Debate Team District Judge

Supporter of the Republic High School DECA Club
Supporter of the Harmony House
Supporter of The Jeremiah Project - Refugio Jeremias

Supporter of the Ruck 'N' Run

Participant of the Sertoma Chili Cookoff

Participant of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Ladies FEZtival of Trees

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
2020 Martindale-Hubble Client Champion Award

2017 - 2019 417 Magazine Best Lawyer

2018 Martindale-Hubble 20 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award

2013 - 2018 Martindale-Hubble Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards – peer review rated
2016 Top 20 Springfield, MO Criminal Defense Firm, Expertise.com

2015 Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award – recognized for excellence in Quality of Service, Overall Value, Responsiveness, Communication Ability

2013 Martindale-Hubble 15 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award

2008 Martindale-Hubble 10 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award

AVVO Top Rated Attorney

Better Business Bureau A- Rated Firm

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS/ ARTICLES / INTERVIEWS:
2020 The Missouri Bar Family Law Conference Speaker- Basics 3 - Properties and Debts

2020 KY3 Interview - How Does the Court COVID Order Change Custody

2008 – 2020 MSU Mediation Training
2016 - 2019 Harvest Party for New Attorneys Speaker - New Attorneys Reception
2017 Springfield Business Journal Interview - How is My Business Affected by Divorce

2017 417 Biz Magazine Interview - Downtime for an Attorney

2013 The Missouri Bar – Sun & Continuing Legal Education Speaker - How to Dodge Trouble with Your Trust Account When Using Modern Payment Methods

 For a more information and reviews, please view Shelly Renee’ Reece at LinkedIn, AVVO, Lawyers.com, Martindale.com.

 Family Law Attorney

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

Brett Shirk has 12+ years experience in practicing Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and General Practice Law.

EDUCATION:

Washburn University School of Law, 2002-2005.
Activities:  Student Member Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2002-2005Northwest Missouri State University, Master of Arts in History, 1989-1992.Northwest Missouri State University, Bachelor of Science in History, 1986-1990

ORGANIZATIONS:
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (SMBA) Member
The Missouri Bar Association Member
United States Courts for the Western District of Missouri MemberCertified Guardian ad Litem

HONORS:
Presenter:  Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association CLE Seminar on the Topic of "Safe and Free: The Balance of Civil Liberties and Homeland Security"  Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Bench, BAR, and Boardroom Conference, 2008
"Best of Kansas City" Pitch Magazine 2006
"Most Distinguished Masters Degree Thesis Award" Northwest Missouri State University, 1992

For more information and reviews, please view Brett J Shirk at LinkedIn, AVVO.

 Family Law Lawyer

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

Elizabeth Warrick has 13+ years experience in practicing Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and General Law Practice.

EDUCATION:

University of Arkansas School of Law - Fayetteville, Juris Doctorate, 2003-2006.

University of Missouri - Rolla, M.S. Geological Engineering, 1994-1998.

University of Missouri - Rolla, B.S. Geological Engineering, 1990-1994.

ORGANIZATIONS: 

Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (SMBA) Member

Christian County Bar Association Member

The Missouri Bar AssociationMember

Southern Missouri Women Lawyers Member

For more information and reviews, please view Elizabeth A Warrick at LinkedIn, AVVO.