Theodore L. Johnson
Member
Theodore L. Johnson has more than 40 years of legal experience, and has been with Lowther Johnson since 1975. Ted maintains a diverse practice that includes governmental, banking, corporate, estate planning, probate, and family law matters, as well as other general civil litigation cases. After law school, he served as a trust officer at a local bank and worked with a law firm on Wall Street. He then returned to Springfield, Missouri and worked in the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney's Office before joining Lowther Johnson.
Ted's expertise and commitment to providing exceptional legal representation has earned him the respect of the Southwest Missouri legal community. He is a recipient of Martindale-Hubbell's prestigious "AV" rating, the highest peer rating available, signifying preeminent levels of professional excellence and ethical standards.
Outside his practice, Ted is committed to staying connected to the community. He is involved in several community activities, and enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.
Practice Areas
- Business, Commercial & Corporate Law
- Civil Litigation & Class Action
- Creditors' Rights & Collections
- Family Law
- Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
- Trusts & Estates
Admissions
- Missouri, 1968
- New York
- United States District Court, Western District of Missouri
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education
- J.D., University of Missouri School of Law
- B.A., Drury College
Memberships
- Missouri Bar
- New York Bar
- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Greene County Counselor (1975-Present)
- Stainless Fabrication, Inc. (Member, Board of Directors, 1975-2008)
- Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce (Member)
- Twin Oaks Country Club (Member; President, 2002)
- Greene County Estate Planning Council (Member)
Publications and Presentations
- Assessment Disputes, Missouri Association of County Commissioners
