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Lowther Johnson is an AV Peer Review Rated full service firm based in Springfield, Missouri. We have been providing sound advice and quality representation to businesses and individuals for over a quarter of a century.


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Looking out the windows of our offices located on the 20th Floor of the Hammons Tower, one can see the entire city of Springfield, Missouri and the outlying areas. That same wide-ranging view is the approach that we at Lowther Johnson utilize in serving the interests of our clients. We strive to exceed the expectations of our clients by looking at all the circumstances surrounding the issues facing our clients.

Consistent with our belief that individuals and businesses need to look at the broader picture, Lowther Johnson publishes Law Talk, a quarterly newsletter providing information on legal issues affecting our clients. This newsletter is an extension of the information Lowther Johnson already provides to clients and the community service we perform. This service will extend to our website where we will present you with current legal news that may affect you and updates about our law firm.

We trust that you will find this beneficial, and we welcome any comments or suggestions for articles or material. If you would like to subscribe to the Law Talk newsletter, please contact us.


Lowther Johnson Attorneys Names Super Lawyers for Second Consecutive Year. - (full story)

Lowther Johnson is pleased to announced that Bill Joyner, Lisa Blumenstock and Greggory Groves  were named Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers for 2006 by the publishers of Law & Politics and KC Magazine.

LJ Attorneys Bill Joyner and Lee Viorel Named Super Lawyers - (full story)
Lowther Johnson is pleased to announce that two of its members, Bill Joyner and Lee Viorel, were named Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers for 2005.
LJ Attorneys Remain Active in the SMBA - (full story)

Lowther Johnson attorneys continue to actively participate and provide leadership in the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association.

Schiavo Case Highlights Need for Planning - (full story)
The recent coverage of the Terri Schiavo case highlights the need to plan ahead when it comes to health care decisions.  Continue reading for information on how to obtain a free Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Health Care Directive for use by Missouri residents.
LJ Attorney John Housley Addresses Missouri's County Commissioners - (full story)
LJ attorney John Housley recently spoke to Missouri's County Commissioners regarding relationships between County Commissions and County Sheriff's Departments.
LJ Welcomes New Associates - (full story)
Lowther Johnson is pleased to announce that Nicole Lindsey, Michael Miller, and C. Matthew Towns have joined the firm as associates.
LJ Attorney Mike Cully Speaks to PGSP-Stanford U. Consortium - (full story)
LJ attorney Mike Cully recently gave a presentation in Palo Alto, California to the Board of Directors of the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology-Stanford University Consortium concerning participation in the School As Lender Program.
LJ Attorney John Housley Gives Collection Seminars to Healthcare Professionals - (full story)
LJ attorney John Housley recently gave a series of presentations to health care professionals on the legal aspects of collection in the health care industry.
LJ Attorney Angela Drake Presents Seminar to the Trial Attorneys of America - (full story)
LJ attorney Angela Drake presented a seminar at the annual conference of the Trial Attorneys of America in Chicago on June 2, 2004.  An outline of her presentation entitled "Class Actions - The Defendant's Best Friend?" is available online.
LJ Attorney Craig Lowther Obtains $350,000 Settlement - (full story)
LJ attorney Craig Lowther recently settled a wrongful death case for a client of the firm whose adult son was killed in a semi-truck accident in Arkansas.
Law Talk: Adverse Possession - (full story)
LJ attorney Justin Harris explains the basics of adverse possession in Missouri.
Reverse Mortgages: Tapping the Nest Egg - (full story)
LJ attorney Lee Viorel explains reverse mortgages and how you might be able to take advantage of your home equity during your retirement years.
LJ Attorney Craig Lowther Obtains $601,000 Judgment in Pollution Case - (full story)
LJ Attorney Craig Lowther obtained a $601,000 judgment for a Springfield developer whose property was damaged by a gasoline leak from a neighboring convenience store.
LJ Attorneys Mike Cully and Lee Viorel Recognized by the SMBA - (full story)

LJ attorneys Mike Cully and Lee Viorel received the President's Award from the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association at the SMBA's annual installation banquet on January 24, 2004.

LJ Adopts Woodland Manor Nursing Home - (full story)
The staff at Lowther Johnson adopted the residents at Woodland Manor Nursing Home for 2004, and kicked the year off with a Christmas celebration.
LJ Congratulates Newlywed Angela Green - (full story)
LJ Attorney Angela Green married Mr. Brent Drake in Stockton, Missouri, on January 9, 2004.
LJ Welcomes Brittany E. Butts - (full story)
Lowther Johnson is pleased to announce that Brittany E. Butts, a recent graduate of Tulane University Law School, has joined the firm as an associate.
LJ Welcomes Lee J. Viorel III - (full story)

Lee J. Viorel III made a lateral move from a large St. Louis based firm with offices in Springfield to the Lowther Johnson firm in March, 2003, after having practiced in the Springfield area for the past fifteen years.

Buying in Common-Interest Communities - (full story)
Common-interest communities are everywhere. They include such properties as high-rise condominiums, retirement communities, planned unit developments around golf courses, and blocks of row  houses in a small town. “Common-interest” means that you may have title to your living space, but share the ownership of common elements with the other owners of your development.
LJ Attorney Mike Cully Nominated to Bench Bar Committee - (full story)
Mike Cully, whose representative clients include KO Manufacturing and Forest Institute, was recently nominated by the President of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association to serve on the Bench Bar Committee. This committee serves as an important liaison between the legal community and the Judges. Mike is one of only four attorneys on this committee.
LJ Attorney Justin Harris Wins $211,000 Non-Dischargeable Judgment - (full story)
Justin Harris, one of the firm's up and coming associates, successfully represented a Christian school in an adversary proceeding in bankruptcy court against a former director and officer of the charity.
How Law Affects Business Start-Ups - (full story)
Every year, millions of Americans begin their own businesses. It all starts with a good business plan, and continues with attempts to raise capital. Let's say you've taken these steps. Are you ready to open your doors? Not quite. You should dot some legal i's and cross some legal t's at this stage. Talking to your lawyer and taking steps now will make it far less likely that you'll incur trouble and expense later. Now is the time to look into the legal status of your business name; and the regulations that affect your business.

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